Physician Assistant: Patient Care & Prescribing

Allergy-Partners; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Allergy Partners is seeking a licensed Physician Assistant to provide professional patient care in a busy clinical setting. You will take histories, develop care plans, and counsel patients while coordinating with supervising physicians on complex cases.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating patients, prescribing within guidelines, and ensuring accurate chart documentation and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• PA degree required.
• Current licensure maintained.
• At least two years of experience in a physician office or hospital.
• Able to make independent decisions about patient care.
• Experience diagnosing and treating patients.
• Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications.
• Knowledge of practice management and word processing software.
• Strong communication skills.
• Neat, professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Takes patient history and records it in the chart.
• Confers with physicians about findings and treatment.
• Develops and implements patient care plans; counsels patients.
• Prescribes medications per state guidelines and clinic protocols.
• Provides diagnosis and treatment for established patients.
• Transmits prescription requests to pharmacy and secures physician approval.
• Manages appointment bookings and patient flow.
• Maintains HIPAA/compliance safeguards and training.

Skills

Patient care

Independent decisions

Diagnosing & treating

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Email & internet

Education

PA degree

Current licensure

Tools

Practice management software

Word processing software

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Allergy Partners is seeking a licensed Physician Assistant to provide professional patient care in a busy clinical setting. You will take histories, develop care plans, and counsel patients while coordinating with supervising physicians on complex cases.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating patients, prescribing within guidelines, and ensuring accurate chart documentation and HIPAA compliance.