Physician Assistant

THE CBCC SKIN & DERMATOLOGY CENTER; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

THE CBCC SKIN & DERMATOLOGY CENTER in Surprise, AZ is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join our dermatology team. You will examine patients, assist physicians, and help manage treatment plans.

You will perform injections, assist in surgeries, order tests, and ensure accurate medical documentation while upholding HIPAA and safety standards. Strong communication and coding knowledge are valued, with EMA EMR experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of dermatology experience as an APP.
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
• Thorough knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding.
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable.
• Management and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions with clear grammar.
• Interpersonal skills to support customer service and team work.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Specialty knowledge of systems related to job function.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations including HIPAA.
• Experience with Modernizing Medicine EMA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles medical data including health history and results.
• Diagnoses conditions, orders diagnostic tests, and interprets results.
• Treats skin illnesses and injuries, and performs therapeutic procedures as appropriate.
• Assists physicians in surgical procedures and excisions, suturing, and wound care.
• Develops and implements patient management plans and records progress notes.
• Instructs and counsels patients on prescribed regimens and health maintenance.
• Prescribes and administers medications under physician supervision according to regulations.
• Adheres to safety policies and high-quality customer service culture.
• Performs other duties as necessary for organizational needs.

Skills

Dermatology experience

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Analytical thinking

Medical terminology

HIPAA knowledge

EMR proficiency

Excel/Word/Outlook

Tools

CPT coding

ICD-10 coding

Modernizing Medicine EMA

Job description

• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compilespatient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
• Diagnoses patient conditions, examines skin to determine nature of disease,administers or orders diagnostic tests, taking blood samples, smears and skin biopsies from affected areas, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
• Treats illnesses, abscesses, skin injuries, malignancies, skin infections, and other skin conditions.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, and other procedures as appropriate.
• Assists Physician(s) in surgical procedures, surgically excises cutaneous malignancies, cysts, birthmarks, and other growths, suturing, wound care, and other procedures as appropriate.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.
• Prescribes and administers medications under the supervision of the physician(s) and in accordance with regulations of the State Medical Board/Regulatory agency for PA’s.
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service.
• Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization.

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in Dermatology as an APP provider.
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, required.
• Thorough knowledge of medical billing coding, including CPT and ICD-10 coding, required.
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable.
• Management and organizational skills to support the leadership of this function.
• 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, functional, and team mate support needs.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem solving.
• Basic to intermediate computer operation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Specialty knowledge of systems relating to job function.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations for this position; general understanding of HIPAA guidelines.
• Modernizing medicine/EMA is the practices EHR and practice management system. Experience of this system is a plus.