Physician Assistant (Rheumatology) (PH3822 - Metro Specialty)

The Physician Assistant provides quality, comprehensive primary health care services to the Center’s Rheumatology patients consulting with supervising physician and abiding by appropriate clinical protocols. The Physician Assistant reports to the Director of Specialty Care regarding administrative, provider relations and other day to day guidance.

Duties: And responsibilities:

1. Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers Rheumatology patients assigned to physician’s panel, on an out-patient basis. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions consulting with supervising physician.

2. Train clinical support staff in proper documentation of Rheumatology and gives direction to staff members daily. Review at the end of the workday of completion status for the assigned tasks.

3. Maintains electronic health records (EHR) for each patient seen in accordance with the Center’s established Health Information Management policies and procedures providing appropriate, legible documentation. Completes thorough documentation of each patient’s visit in the electronic health record and ensures encounters are closed within 24 hours in accordance with the Center’s established Health Information Management policies and procedures.

4. Assures continuity of care by providing medical services on a timely basis as per Clinic schedule within the Center’s scope of practice and the Physician Assistant’s training.

5. Refers clients for appropriate specialty care services, lab and imaging studies and any other ancillary services that are appropriate for patient’s management and care consulting with supervising physician as needed.

6. Reviews all lab and imaging reports for patients under his/her care on a timely basis and makes medical management decisions appropriately with supervising physician as needed.

7. Maintains appropriate productivity standards of specialty as established by the Center. Maintains appropriate and efficient patient flow and minimize schedule changes and absences.

8. Provides excellent internal/external customer service via telephone, email, fax or face-to-face contact to assist patients with their health care needs.

9. Follows established departmental and clinic policies, procedures, and objectives. Contributes to continuous quality improvements objectives and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.

10. Participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs as needed. Attends and participates in clinic meetings, departmental meetings and other clinic functions as required by the Director of Specialty Care.