Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Outpatient Pulmonology/Sleep MedicinePulmonary Medicine Associates • Sacramento, CA, US
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Outpatient Pulmonology / Sleep Medicine
Pulmonary Medicine Associates • Sacramento, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD 401k with generous company match Relocation assistance Malpractice insurance Graduate of Accredited School offering an Advanced Degree in Nurse Practice (ARNP) and current, unrestricted California NP license OR graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program and current California State Physician Assistant License, issued by Physician Assistant Board under the Medical Board of California Current DEA certificate without restriction ACLS required Two years related NP / PA experience preferred. Ability to prioritize and establish work standards and business goals. Ability to relate to patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team in a tactful and professional manner Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette Ability to provide medical services within the scope of licensing and training
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Are you interested in working for a leading medical practice in Northern California? Pulmonary Medicine Associates, treating patients in the greater Sacramento area for over 50 years, currently has an opening for an organized, detail-oriented Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to practice pulmonary and sleep medicine in our Sacramento clinic. This a full time, exempt position Monday through Friday, daytime clinic hours. Training is provided. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Visit our website at www.pmamed.com.
Responsibilities include :
- Under the general supervision of a physician, provide care to new and follow-up patients using established and approved protocols as required by PMA policy.
- Conduct comprehensive history and physical exam, perform diagnostic reasoning, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and write prescriptions.
- Collaborate with the patient, family members and other members of the healthcare team to review the plan of care and reach the best possible outcome.
- Educate patients on the available treatments and the associated side effects, treatment protocols, wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families.
- Document all services and orders in patient’s electronic medical record.
- Communicate with referring physicians to facilitate ongoing care.
- Participate in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs.
- Assist in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients and / or their families.
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
- Assist with other PMA patients as needed or requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
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