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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Responsible for the comprehensive, longitudinal clinical and administrative coordination of all care for a specific panel of patients.
- Performs all activities related to the examination, diagnoses and treatment of patients in a primary care setting, including physical assessment and treatment; supervision of care plan, to include consultations, referrals and communications with and to specialists as appropriate.
- Performs comprehensive health and developmental exams through baseline histories, review of systems and physical exams.
- Differentiates normal from abnormal findings.
- Oversees the monitoring and management of patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
- Adjusts treatment regimens based on the patients response to treatment. Ensures that the on-going management of patients with certain chronic diseases is coordinated between all members of the primary care team, subspecialty clinicians and case management.
- Partners with patients and families to manage care plan.
- Demonstrates empathy and effective communication skills in patient and family interactions.
- Consults and collaborates with colleagues, as necessary, in a team-based model of care.
- Prescribes medications in accordance with Massachusetts statutes and professional guidelines.
- Reviews incoming clinical data and follows up in a timely manner.
- Provides consultation regarding hospitalized patients in the panel.
- Efficiently and fully utilizes the electronic medical record to manage his/her practice through effective communications and documentation, including inbox management.
- Adheres to standards of daily task management as set by department.
- Adheres to departmental productivity and panel standards.
- Adheres to quality and patient experience performance measures.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
This position is a licensed independent practitioner credentialed through the Medical Staff Services Office. Graduate of a state-approved Program for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Masters degree required. Possess national certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Must possess and maintain or be eligible for Mass DPH Controlled Substances registration and DEA registration.
Minimum Work Experience
2 years of Primary Care experience, preferred.
Required Licenses / Registrations
- Nurse Practitioner - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts) or
- Physician Assistant - Board of Registration of Physician Assistants (Massachusetts)
Required Classes/Skills
Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy clinical environment.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Above average and oral and written and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Ability to effectively communicate and work with physicians, nurses, patients, families, staff, other health care professional, and management.
- Ability to work as a team member is necessary for this position.
- Able to use all electronic tools and applications relevant to the performance of the duties of the position, including but not limited to phone, keyboard, computer and computer applications.
- Demonstrated successful completion of the SSH Credentialing process.
Schedule
Typically, M-F 8A-5P, additionally six weekends per year, one holiday every two years as part of regular schedule
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