| Location | Coppell, TX |
The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for providing high level quality medical care to a variety of patients in a private, multi-location pediatric practice. This is an hourly paid position.
Qualifications:
Must have the following competencies: Integrity | Leadership | Professionalism | Initiative | Excellent Interpersonal Skills | Confidentiality | Customer/Patient Focus | Time Management | Decision Making | Communication Proficiency | Organizational Skills | High Energy Level | Self-Confidence | Compassion
Education, Licensure, & Certification Requirements:
Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas and hold a current certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a nationally recognized certifying body (Pediatric Nursing Certification Board or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board)
Physician Assistant (PA) must be licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board and hold a current certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants and have experience in pediatrics/primary care
APN and PA must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Experience Requirements:
Three (3)+ years experience in a pediatric setting preferred but not required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:
Thorough knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Knowledge of medical billing coding, including CPT and ICD-10 coding, required
Ability to follow or provide verbal & written instructions with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations
Interpersonal skills to support customer service. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Demonstrates knowledge of current computer systems (Practice Management software and Electronic Medical Records software). Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Knowledge of state and federal regulations for this position; general understanding of HIPAA guidelines
Duties/Responsibilities:
Practices and adheres to MDPA Code of Conduct, Mission, Vision, and Value Statements
Treats patients, Visitors, Colleagues and Others with compassion and respect
Places an emphasis on patient quality, convenience and customer service
Practitioner
Provide direct clinical care that incorporates comprehensive assessment skills diagnostic ability, critical thinking, independent decision-making, collaborate management of problems and the ability to critically analyze research and evidence based medicine in order to apply in practice
Complete patient history and physical examination
Diagnose and manage patient care/treatment
Order and interpret appropriate labs/diagnostic tests
Prescribe medication as warranted and provide education regarding medication
Consultation with and referrals to specialists as needed