Clinical
OIC of Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount, North Carolina • Nash County
February 08, 2022
Full Time
High School / GED
3-5 year(s)
January 24, 2022
JOB TITLE: Family Practice Physician Assistant Or Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
DEPARTMENT: Integrated Health Services
FLSA: Full-Time; Salaried/Exempt
DURATION: Open Until Filled
HIRING RANGE: To Be Discussed – Competitive and Compensatory with Experience
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Physician’s Assistant responsible for providing competent, appropriate and legal primary care services to OIC patients. Position will participate in QI activities as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Provides direct outpatient primary care to patients by performing diagnostic and therapeutic services to assist physician in diagnosing medical and health and prescribing necessary treatment for primary patient care; records pertinent data for review by physicians.
· Takes patient history; conducts physical exams, records data; writes progress notes and narrative summaries.
· Prescribes medication utilizing clinic formulary for outpatients as feasible and per physician assistant protocols.
· Act as the liaison with medical care resources when referral is needed per protocols
· Requisitions on and off-site lab and x-ray exams as needed per protocol.
· Participates in continuing education activities on- and off-site when appropriate and feasible.
· Participates in staff conferences to devise individual patient care plans, to revise and update clinic services, continuing quality improvement program and continuing education as appropriate.
· When there are no patients to be attended to, participates in patient related activities.
· Maintains appropriate medical certification as required by the NC Medical Board.
· Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Nurse Practitioner . National Certification as a PA./ NP Licensed to practice by the NC Board of Medical Examiners. Ongoing documented continuing education required
SKILLS/ABILITIES: Analyze and critique judgment mid-level providers; Manage clinic flow of patients and establish time management principles; Perform outpatient procedures; Work with volunteer Emergency Rescue squads; Articulate instructions to low-income patients; Multi-tasked; Good written and verbal communication skills; Critical Thinking; Problem Solving
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
OIC, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. OIC, Inc. offers equal opportunities to applicants and employees and makes all employment-related decisions based exclusively on job-related qualifications, without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation and/or any other status protected by law.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
OIC, Inc. is committed to valuing all people throughout our organization, regardless of background, lifestyle, and culture. A diverse and inclusive work environment for staff and culturally appropriate care for our patients, are essential to fulfilling OIC, Inc.’s vision and goals.
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