Physician Assistant (103967)

U.S. Dermatology Partners; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Dermatology Partners in Rockville, MD is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide medical care under physician supervision, focusing on diagnosing and treating skin conditions and guiding patient care.

This role requires dermatology experience, strong knowledge of medical terminology and coding, and excellent communication in English. You will support physicians in procedures, manage patient records, and educate patients on treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Dermatology experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding.
• Strong communication in English, both written and spoken.
• Proven ability to work in a team and manage patient care.

Responsibilities

• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data.
• Diagnoses conditions, evaluates skin diseases, orders tests, and interprets results.
• Treats skin illnesses, injuries, malignancies, infections, and other conditions.
• Performs injections and other procedures as appropriate.
• Assists physicians in surgeries, excises lesions, and provides wound care.
• Develops patient management plans and records progress notes.
• Educates patients on adherence to prescribed therapies and health maintenance.
• Prescribes medications under physician supervision.
• Adheres to safety policies and delivers high-quality patient service.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Skills

Dermatology experience

Medical terminology

CPT/ICD-10 coding

English communication

Team collaboration

Patient management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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