Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Midlevel Provider - Physician Assistant

Job Category : Professional Clinical Provider

Location : Assigned office

Travel Required : Yes, between Ocala West and Lecanto as needed

Position Type : Full Time

Job Description : Provide direct, exceptional dermatological care to patients

Role and Responsibilities

Clinical and Administrative

• Carries out a review of patients' medical history
• Performs full body skin exams
• Orders diagnostic tests, including blood tests and x-rays, sends biopsies out to pathology and interprets the results
• Establishes diagnoses and treatment plans for patient's skin state disease
• Diagnoses and treatment of skin cancer
• Provides treatment, including minor surgical procedures such as, biopsies, cryo-therapy, ED&C, excisions
• Provides counseling and skin safety education to patients and their families
• Prescribes needed medications to patients
• Takes record of patients' progress
• Performs research for current treatment procedures so as to provide quality care to patients
• Ability to provide expert clinical judgment and function independently
• Possession of exceptional communication and interpersonal skills that enable effective collaboration with physicians, staff, community health workers, patients and their families
• Ability to work with little or no supervision, and to take initiative in handling the responsibilities of the position
• Ability to understand complex medical information and clearly communicate it to patients and their families, medical staff, and external customers, in written and spoken format
• Completes MIPS requirements and clinical notes within 48hrs of a patient visit
• Possession of conflict resolution and problem-solving skills to effectively manage conflict in work environment
• Frequently takes part in community outreach programs to promote the practice and educate people in skin cancer prevention and healthy living

Professional

Demonstrates initiative and responsibility

Able to perform repetitive tasks without loss of focus

Adheres to ethical principles

Time Management

Adapts to change

Attends all team meetings and mandatory in-service training / education

Communication

Recognizes and respects cultural diversity

Adapts communication to individual's ability to understand

Uses professional, pleasant telephone etiquette

Uses medical terminology appropriately

Treats all patients and co-workers with compassion, empathy, and mutual respect

Projects a professional manner and image

Consistent attendance and punctuality

Legal

Maintains confidentiality and documents accurately

Uses appropriate guidelines for releasing patient information

Practices within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities

Conducts self in accordance with Suncoast's Employee Handbook.

Maintains awareness of federal and state health care legislation and regulations; OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA

Core Competencies

Efficiency

Attention to details

Organized

Punctual

Takes initiative, proactive

Team Player

Honesty / Integrity

Flexible

Calm under pressure

"A Doer", persistence

Problem solver, Strategic thinking, Creativity

Analytical skills

Clear and concise communication / Listening skills

Quick Learner, Intelligence

Follow through on commitments

Enthusiastic, Friendly, Positive attitude

Openness to advice and constructive criticism

Strong work ethic

Physical Demands

Prolonged standing / walking

Occasional travel

Multitasking

Repetitive head, neck, hands wrists and arm motion / rotation

Extensive reading, writing, typing required

Lifting to 25lbs

Frequent use of office administrative, computer and medical equipment

Transferring and positioning patients

Qualifications and Education Requirements :

Possession of a bachelor's and master's degree, together with a certificate from completing an American Medical Association approved physician assistant program

Possession of active Florida medical license

May possess a National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) issued certificate

Possession of state and federal Controlled Substance Registration

Some clinical experience in an area of specialty

Knowledgeable in computer programs, EMR systems, customer service, excellent verbal communication skills

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Medical specialties :

Dermatology

Schedule :

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Weekends as needed

Experience :

EMR systems : 1 year (Preferred)

License / Certification :

Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)

PA-C (Preferred)

Physician Assistant License (Preferred)

Work Location : In person

Include shift schedule

Not Included

Include budgeted hours

Not Included