U.S. Dermatology Partners
Location
Arvada, Colorado
Salary
$120,000 - $200,000 / YEAR
The Physician Assistant diagnoses and treats diseases of the human skin by performing comprehensive physical examinations, ordering diagnostic tests, and interpreting results. Responsibilities also include developing patient management plans, administering treatments, assisting in surgical procedures, and prescribing medications under physician supervision.
Candidates must possess a minimum of two years of clinical work experience as a Dermatology APP, excluding rotations or MA experience. Required knowledge includes thorough understanding of medical terminology, medical billing, and specific CPT and ICD-10 coding practices.
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. QualificationsSECTION 3: Experience Requirements Minimum two years of work experience as a Dermatology APP (clinical rotations or MA experience are NOT applicable) SECTION 4:
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 SECTION 5: Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
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