Physician Assistant - Family Medicine

Job Title: Physician Assistant/Nurse PractitionerJob Status: Full-timeJob Summary: Under the general supervision of a physician, the Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner uses specialized knowledge in nursing along with skills obtained through experience and/or formal training to provide general medical care and treatment to patients under multiple disciplines. Performs physical examinations, orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests, records physical findings and formulates diagnoses. Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment according to patient’s health care needs. Collaborates with program supervisor and administration to ensure goals are achieved and program requirements are met while achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care and service.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesObtain comprehensive health history, conduct physical exams, and assess overall client health in order to determine health care needsConduct Rapid Assessment for Adolescent Preventive Services (RAAPS) and counsel clients based on information and results obtainedDocument and maintain findings and medical information in a systematic, accurate and succinct format in compliance with program and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulationsObtain various specimens, perform laboratory tests and interpret results and order additional testing, as neededReview overall findings and interpret subject and objective data in order to develop an individualized plan of care including client focused interventions as well as prevention plans for high risk clientsCollaborate with other members of the program health care team, as neededConsult with Physicians, Advanced Practice Clinicians, or Medical Director in order to discuss findings and appropriate treatment for clients, as neededRefer clients to appropriate resources and follow up on referrals to ensure that prescribed treatment is obtainedAdvocate for clients, as neededScreen and identify clients who meet criteria for enrollment into the Children’s Special Health Care Services program (CSHCS) and work with client and various entities to ensure enrollmentMonitor, maintain and document all services in compliance with the agency’s quality assurance plan, program and professional standards and accreditation requirementReport on program progress at required intervals per funding guidelinesProvide education and counseling to clients and the community regarding optimal health careMaintain currency in nursing skills and techniques as well as knowledge of domestic violence recognition and treatment plansFollow the funding sources requirements and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards applicable to the services providedMay assign prescription medication to patients as needed based on licensingMay conduct HIV testing and counseling, as neededMay oversee the Chronic Disease Prevention ProgramsOperate standard office equipment and use required software applicationsPerform other duties and responsibilities as assignedKnowledge OfKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Concepts, principles and practices of medicine and the human internal organ systemsConcepts, principles and practices of domestic violence education, prevention and treatmentPrescription drug medications and drug interactionsProper medical documentation and charting techniquesProper techniques in obtaining current patient vital statistics (height, weight, accurate blood pressure, temperature, etc.) and patient health historyOSHA, HIPPA, and confidentiality standardsSkill InUsing medical equipment (EKG, PFT, etc.)Performing UA, HCG test, STD screening, school physicals, immunizations and other general medical examsStrong customer serviceStrong multi-taskingOperating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft OfficeAbility ToThink critically and effectively solve problemsPerform mathematical calculations as needed during the course of performing basic job duties (e.g. calculating proper dosages for patient immunizations)Organize daily workload, keep assigned providers on time to the extent possible or, to help provider manage changes to their schedule to ensure that all patients receive the highest level of careListen to patients, understand symptoms and make a diagnosis or prescribe additional testing using standard medical equipment and examination techniquesAssess data reflective of each patient's status and interprets appropriate information needed to identify each patient's age-specific requirementsCommunicate effectively, both orally and in writingWork independently as well as collaboratively within a team environmentHandle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional mannerEstablish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organizationEducational/Previous Experience RequirementsMinimum Degree Required:Master’s degreeRequired Disciplines:Nursing, Physician Assistant or related field~and~At least 2 years of experience working as a Nurse Practitioner with a minimum of one year in a medical office setting and at least one year working with youth or any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human ResourcesLicenses/CertificationsLicenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire (depending on functional area):Michigan Nursing LicenseNurse Practitioner CertificationPhysician Assistant LicenseWorking ConditionsHours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be requiredTravel Required: None generally requiredWorking Environment: Climate controlled office