Allergy / Immunology Physician Assistant

NP / PA Hematology / Oncology opening - Three Rivers, MI Located 45m to South Bend, 73m to Grand Rapids Position Details

• Part-Time, Permanent
• Mon 7 : 30 - 5 : 30
• Fri 7 : 30 - 5 : 30
• Reports to the Practice Supervisor for clinical and administrative supervision and the collaborating Physician or designee for medical supervision.
• Is responsible for the coordination and delivery of primary care, as specified by the appropriate certifying agency, to MPE patients at designated work sites.
• Provides clinical and administrative assistance to MPE programs, etc.
• Works collaboratively in the education of nursing students, medical residents, and other pre-professionals.
• Working within the approved scope of practice as designated for this type of professional.
• Obtaining complete / limited medical history and physical data, as appropriate, on patients.
• Interpreting and integrating data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic treatment as needed.
• Performing a limited physical exam and recording findings. Collaborating with physician in managing acute medical needs of patients.
• Ordering appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Synthesizing data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan integrating principles of prevention.
• Administering and prescribing medications and injections according to MPE protocols.
• Interviewing and advising patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommending community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Educating patient and family regarding medications and treatments.
• Maintaining and reviewing patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Posting tests, examination results, diagnoses, treatment, and referrals in the EMR.
• Triaging patient telephone calls and providing consultation.
• Coordinating or when appropriate managing medical and surgical emergencies.
• Providing referrals to physicians for any patient without a primary care provider.
• Supporting the retail mission of MPE by adhering to payment and insurance policies and procedures. Must work in coordination with the MPE billing specialist to develop knowledge and compliance with collecting payment and insurance documentation, handle Medicare / Medicaid coverage, evaluate eligibility, and collect co-payment and full payment as appropriate. NP must make every effort to ensure payment to promote the financial success of the retail operation.