Primary Care Practice - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

We are seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to deliver excellent patient care in a Primary Care setting in Florida. The NP/PA will provide preventive and sick care in an office setting, maintain accurate clinical records in our EHR system.

Requirements include but are not limited to;

• Assists physician in the care and teaching of patients.
• Performs screenings, physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of physician.
• Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition.
• Discusses case with physician, if needed, to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.
• Report as needed to MD any pertinent information or situations that impact on patient care.
• Complete required documentation and assigned tasks on time (jellybeans, EHR processes, telephone encounters, locking charts, etc.).
• Review reports (labs, x-rays, EKG's, etc.), sign-off, and follow up per guidelines.
• Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of coding and billing requirements. Provide accurate coding information in EHR that corresponds to care given and documented progress notes.
• Provide efficient care to minimize patient wait time and achieve practice productivity goals.
• Adhere to current disease management protocols, and key clinical pathways, and use them to improve clinical performance.
• Complete all duties, responsibilities, and competencies in a manner that is appropriate to the age groups to whom care/services are being provided.
• Maximize patient satisfaction by providing evidence-based patient education, shared decision making and excellent bedside manner.
• Monitors and maintains progress of patients and reports progress to supervising physician.
• Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion while performing duties is essential.
• Experience in a Primary Care or comparable care setting preferred Experience documenting clinical data in an electronic health record system (EHR).
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Special Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively, in verbal and written form, with medical partners at various levels, patients, family members, physicians and representatives of the community.
• Responsible, excellent interpersonal skills, organizational ability, problem-solving skills, and written and oral communication skills, a high degree of accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly identify problems as well as their most effective treatments.
• Skilled in addressing patient care needs in a compassionate and empathetic manner.
• Skilled in working in a collaborative, team-based practice.
• Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional and courteous environment.
• Adept at managing reasonable patient expectations and complaints.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, Internet, electronic health records and online resources).
• Logical, methodical approach to work and capable of meticulous record-keeping.
• Bilingual is a plus.
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Other requirements:

• Commitment and ability to keep up to date with scientific and technological developments/literature.
• Valid Florida drivers license.
• Sound understanding of all federal and state regulations including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Knowledge of disease prevention and treatment
• Demonstrated ability to serve diverse populations.
• Complete all required training courses on time and maintain proper certification.
• Team oriented and a positive attitude
• Maintain proper and professional appearance at all times.

Experience:

• New graduates are welcome to apply

Certification/Licensure:

• Board certified or board eligible Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to practice in the state of Florida.
• Active Florida license required
• DEA license preferred
• BLS certification required