Physician Assistant - Primary Care jobs in Nashville, TN

Reports To: Medical Director

Employee Status: Exempt

Position Summary: Under general supervision, but in line with established PC&HC policies and procedures, provides patient care; conducts physical exams; completes health history summary; documents patient progress; assists with patient care management.

Essential Functions

• Represent PC&HC to patients/visitors in a caring, courteous, and professional manner.
• Provide prompt, efficient and accurate patient care.
• Deliver and direct patient care within the scope of practice.
• Interpret laboratory and diagnostic findings, taking action as needed.
• Complete documentation on all patients using E-Clinical software within 48 hours of patient encounter.
• Review patient health records.
• Address patient prescription requests and other needs per the Electronic Medical Records within 24-48 hours of request.
• Consult and coordinate with health care providers and case managers by answering questions regarding patient care and developing treatment plans for patients.
• Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
• Contact drug companies as directed for medication samples.
• Complete all required paperwork.
• Manage patient care after hours via on call rotation and participate in weekend shift rotation as assigned by health center management.
• with the Medical Director and CEO in the development/update of practice protocols, policies and procedures.
• Provide medical perspective and leadership in critical incident reviews and other medical practice aspects of risk management.
• Support, communicate and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, bylaws, regulatory requirements, and best practice guidelines.
• Participate in the quality assurance program including monitoring quality of care delivered, reviewing charts and providing/receiving consistent feedback on the quality of care being delivered.
• Ensure a safe work environment for staff and patients, including, following infection control and OSHA standards and assist in disaster planning/activities.
• Practice Patient Centered Medical Home concept and maintain quality and meaningful use standards.
• Treat all clinic and employee information confidentially and in accordance with established guidelines.
• Plan and organize work load to maintain efficient patient operations in the Health Center.
• Maintain a strong patient focus while working collaboratively within the teams multiple demands and patient needs.

Marginal Functions

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• Perform all other duties as required or assigned

Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 30 pounds/ walk and/or stand for 8 hour shifts-bend or stoop throughout shift.
• Must have ability to work as a team player.
• Must have computer skills with ability to multi task.
• Must communicate with patients/visitors and staff in a friendly, positive, and professional manner.
• Must follow all HIPAA and OSHA requirements.
• Must be supportive and participate in our mission in order to provide healthcare to the underinsured and uninsured.

Education/Certification Requirements:

• Must have a Doctoral Degree in Family Medicine and be Board Certified.
• Must have completed a residency program.
• Must maintain a CPR Certification.
• Must maintain all licensure and certifications to perform duties as required.
• Must complete continuing medical education to meet organizational and state licensing requirements.