Physician Assistant - Ocala, Lecanto, Inverness

• Job Title: Midlevel Provider - Physician Assistant
• Job Category: Professional Clinical Provider
• Location: Assigned office
• Travel Required: Occasional, as needed
• Position Type: Full Time

Job Description

• Provide direct, exceptional dermatological care to patients
• Role and Responsibilities
• Clinical and Administrative
• Carries out a review of patients’ medical history

Performs Full Body Skin Exams

• Orders diagnostic tests, including blood tests and x-rays, sends biopsies out to pathology and interprets the results
• Establishes diagnoses and treatment plans for patient’s skin state disease

Diagnoses and Treatment of Skin Cancer

• Provides treatment, including minor surgical procedures such as, biopsies, cryo-therapy, ED&C, excisions
• Provides counseling and skin safety education to patients and their families
• Prescribes needed medications to patients
• Takes record of patients’ progress
• Performs research for current treatment procedures so as to provide quality care to patients
• Ability to provide expert clinical judgment and function independently

Possession of exceptional communication and interpersonal skills that enable effective collaboration with physicians, staff, community health workers, patients and their families

Ability to work with little or no supervision, and to take initiative in handling the responsibilities of the position

Ability to understand complex medical information and clearly communicate it to patients and their families, medical staff, and external customers, in written and spoken format

Completes MIPS requirements and clinical notes within 48hrs of a patient visit

Possession of conflict resolution and problem-solving skills to effectively manage conflict in work environment

Frequently takes part in community outreach programs to promote the practice and educate people in skin cancer prevention and healthy living

• Professional
• Demonstrates initiative and responsibility
• Able to perform repetitive tasks without loss of focus
• Adheres to ethical principles
• Time Management
• Adapts to change
• Attends all team meetings and mandatory in-service training/education
• Communication
• Recognizes and respects cultural diversity
• Adapts communication to individual’s ability to understand
• Uses professional, pleasant telephone etiquette
• Uses medical terminology appropriately
• Treats all patients and co-workers with compassion, empathy, and mutual respect
• Projects a professional manner and image
• Consistent attendance and punctuality
• Legal
• Maintains confidentiality and documents accurately
• Uses appropriate guidelines for releasing patient information
• Practices within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities
• Conducts self in accordance with Suncoast’s Employee Handbook.
• Maintains awareness of federal and state health care legislation and regulations; OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA
• Core Competencies
• Efficiency
• Attention to details
• Organized
• Punctual
• Takes initiative, proactive
• Team Player
• Honesty/Integrity
• Flexible
• Calm under pressure

“A Doer”, persistence

• Problem solver, Strategic thinking, Creativity
• Analytical skills
• Clear and concise communication/Listening skills
• Quick Learner, Intelligence
• Follow through on commitments
• Enthusiastic, Friendly, Positive attitude
• Openness to advice and constructive criticism
• Strong work ethic
• Physical Demands
• Prolonged standing/walking
• Occasional travel
• Multitasking
• Repetitive head, neck, hands wrists and arm motion/rotation
• Extensive reading, writing, typing required
• Lifting to 25lbs
• Frequent use of office administrative, computer and medical equipment
• Transferring and positioning patients

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Possession of a bachelor’s and master’s degree, together with a certificate from completing an American Medical Association approved physician assistant program

Possession of Active Florida Medical License

• May possess a National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) issued certificate
• Possession of state and federal Controlled Substance Registration
• Some clinical experience in an area of specialty
• Knowledgeable in computer programs, EMR systems, customer service, excellent verbal communication skills
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule: 8 hour shift

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience

EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
• PA-C (Preferred)
• Physician Assistant License (Preferred)
• Work Location: In person