American Family Care

Compensation

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Summary Responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients through collaboration with a designated physician. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Assess and treat patients with common acute conditions, illnesses, or minor trauma in collaboration with a physician • Collaborate with the physician in the health care of patients with chronic illnesses. • Responsible for the diagnosis and treatments of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues. • Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, positive behaviors, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications. • Maintain legible, accurate, and confidential medical records. • Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, and referrals. • Serve as Medical Examiner and perform Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examinations. • Order diagnostic tests as appropriate. • Prescribe medications within scope of license. • Facilitate evaluation of records by physician(s), peers, for quality and standards according to protocols and receive and implement constructive directives. • Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, self-care skills, and use of prescribed medical treatments and medications through education and counseling. • Analyze new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or hands on training and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice. • Regular attendance to ensure efficient operations Other Duties and Responsibilities • Assist in patient flow through patient triage and other nursing duties as needed • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned Qualifications • Ability to learn and utilize Electronic Medical Records system • Ability and willingness to work weekend and holiday work as required • Flexible, self-motivated individual who is dedicated to quality patient care and customer satisfaction • Excellent communication skills • Works effectively in a team environment. Willing to work with multiple covering physicians in addition to collaborating physician. • Projects a positive image and has a “Patients First” attitude • Prior experience in primary/urgent care or internal medicine practice is desirable Education and Experience • Current licensure as a Certified Registered Family Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP) in a Family or Current Licensure as a Physician Assistant (PANCE)