Physician Assistant (103967)

U.S. Dermatology Partners; Alabama; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Dermatology Partners is seeking a Physician Assistant to support dermatology care in a clinical setting. The PA will provide medical services under physician supervision, diagnose and treat skin conditions, and participate in procedures as needed.

Responsibilities include patient examinations, diagnostic testing, treatment planning, and collaboration with physicians to ensure continuity of care and patient satisfaction. Relevant dermatology experience is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of work experience as a Dermatology Provider.
• Dermatology experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Examine patient and perform comprehensive physical examination, and compile medical data.
• Diagnose conditions, order or administer diagnostic tests, and interpret results.
• Treat skin conditions including infections, malignancies, injuries, and other disorders.
• Perform injections and other therapeutic procedures.
• Assist physicians in surgical dermatology procedures and follow-up care.
• Develop and implement patient management plans and maintain records.

Skills

Dermatology experience

Medical terminology

English communication

Attention to detail

Professional attitude

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Rockville-Shady Grove - Rockville, MD 20850

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 Salary/year

Job Category: Health Care

Job Summary

A Physician Assistant is a healthcare professional licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision; provides health care services to patients under direction and responsibility of physician(s); diagnoses and treats diseases of human skin by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient 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.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements

• Minimum two years of work experience as a Dermatology Provider (NOT Medical Assistant experience or clinical rotations)
• Dermatology experience, required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

• 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.