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Physican Assistant and/or Nurse
Practitioner
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| Job Description |
Under the direction of the Medical Director; under the supervision
of the Associate Medical Director and/or designated Physician, the Physician
Assistant and/or Nurse Practitioner is responsible for: |
| Tasks |
- Provide direct patient care to Betances patients';
- Adhere to documentation and quality standards set by new York State
and any other standards implemented by the Medical Director;
- Maintain an ongoing relationship with back-up hospital and its professionals;
- Timely completion of charts, patient care forms and billing encounters
with appropriate Physician approval;
- Order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays, and make diagnoses;
- Collaborate and receive or provide supervision with other physicians,
Nurse Practitioners, Physician and Medical Assistants and students as
assigned by the Medical Director;
- Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services,
as delegated by physician;
- Maintain active license and credentials;
- Foster an environment that promotes trust and cooperation among patients
and staff; maintain strict confidentiality concerning all patients and
employee information;
- Enforce clinic policies and procedures to ensure that the principles
of Betances are implemented;
- Participate in outreach activities, agency advocacy, and serve on
ad hoc committees, as requested by Medical Director or designee;
- Perform other duties as assigned by physician or designee.
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| Qualifications |
- Must be a NYS licensed Physician Assistant and/or Nurse Practitioner
in good standing with all regulatory agencies;
- 2-5 years experience in an ambulatory care setting with diverse population;
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing in a professional
manner;
- Bilingual- Spanish and/or Chinese preferred;
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written skills;
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite;
- Demonstrated ability to motivate, supervise, train and work respectfully
as a collaborative member of a team.
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