Physician Assistant & Inboxologist - Primary Care Buena Vista - MG

Major Function

Physician Assistant should have strong clinical skills and thrive in a team-oriented environment. The PA will see patients in the clinic with an abbreviated schedule to allow for inbox coverage. This role is pivotal in managing the daily influx of patient communications and clinical results to provide timely, comprehensive and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Education: Masters degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Experience: 3+ years in primary care.
• Strong knowledge of primary care, chronic disease management, and preventive healthcare.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a healthcare team.
• Certification / Licensure: Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), active and unrestricted PA license in NJ.
• BLS certification.

Physical Requirements

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• Lifting 20–50 lbs, Lifting 50 lbs.
• Standing, Sitting, Climbing, Kneeling, Crouching, Reaching, Carrying, Hearing, Walking, Pushing, Talking, Vision.

Benefits

Benefits offerings include but are not limited to competitive salary, health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and continuing education support.

Primary Care Role Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including history taking, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests.
• Develop, implement, and manage patient-centered treatment plans for acute and chronic health conditions.
• Provide preventive care, including health screenings, immunizations, and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and other interventions within scope of practice and regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate with specialists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions, treatment options, and disease prevention.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in accordance with healthcare regulations and organizational policies.

Inboxologist Role Responsibilities

• Respond to patient messages promptly, ensuring all inquiries are addressed with empathy, accuracy, and in accordance with practice guidelines.
• Organize and prioritize a high volume of patient messages, test results, refill requests, and other clinical documents to maintain timely responses and follow-up.
• Work closely with primary care providers, specialists, and other healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care and seamless patient experience.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient interactions, treatment decisions, and follow-up actions in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Utilize clinical expertise to triage and manage patient concerns within scope of practice, escalating cases when necessary for further evaluation.
• Process medication refills, adjust prescriptions as appropriate, and collaborate with pharmacists when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with best practices, clinical guidelines, and organizational policies related to patient care and inbox management.