BHMG Plastic Surgery Office APP

Brown Health Medical Group•East Providence, RI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plastic Surgery Office APP reports to the Supervising Physician and provides compassionate, courteous, efficient, and accurate patient care. The position assists with diagnosis, treatment, and consultations; mentors clinical personnel; and serves as a liaison among patients, staff, providers, and leadership. The APP may work independently and as part of a treatment team, caring for adults and children 18 months and older in the BHMG Plastic Surgery setting. The role includes assessing, planning, and treating patient needs; triaging patients; managing private, pre-employment, and workers’ compensation patients; ordering medically indicated tests and referrals; prescribing medications and treatments; and performing specified procedures. The APP also supports patient flow, quality assurance, documentation, follow-up, patient education, office policies and procedures, and a safety-conscious workforce. Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioner applicants: Master’s degree from an accredited advanced practice program and certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
For Nurse Practitioner applicants: Current Rhode Island licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner.
For Physician Assistant applicants: Bachelor’s degree and graduation from an accredited physician assistant program.
For Physician Assistant applicants: NCCPA certification and a current Rhode Island physician assistant license.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge of basic emergency department, internal medicine, generalist, occupational medicine, and family practice procedures.
Organizational and analytical skills to maintain efficient workflow.
Ability to adjust responsibilities in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining excellent customer service and staff interactions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively and courteously with patients and families, clients, coworkers, clinical staff, and physicians.
Progressive thinking regarding budget, training, and quality issues.
Strong leadership qualities.
At least one year of related experience.
Experience caring for children ages 18 months and above.

Nice To Haves

Two years of related experience preferred.
Prior Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine experience preferred; some medic or primary care experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, and treat patient needs within BHMG Plastic Surgery and triage adults and children 18 months and older according to urgency.
Manage private, pre-employment, and workers’ compensation patients.
Order medically indicated labs, x-rays, ECGs, point-of-care tests, injections, and referrals, and prescribe medications and treatments.
Perform digital blocks, administer local anesthesia, and perform minor procedures such as laceration repair and incision and drainage.
Consult with other providers about medical care as necessary.
Maintain patient flow on-site by directing and communicating clearly with assisting clinical staff.
Maintain quality assurance of charts and testing.
Handle telephone calls and follow-up care regarding services rendered, coordinating with patients, providers, company accounts, and clinical staff.
Attend required provider and staff meetings.
Maintain timely and accurate patient records for clinical, billing, physician, and peer-review purposes.
Educate patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments.
Manage patients who do not require complex medical management or specialized treatment.
Assess, plan, and implement individual patient care appropriate to each patient’s age and specific needs, and communicate appropriately with people served regardless of age.
Complete charting and required paperwork in a timely manner.
Participate in developing and reviewing office policies and procedures and instructional handouts.
Promote a safety-conscious workforce.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.