Physician Assistant, Primary Care

Company: Advantia Health
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: February 11, 2020

Job Description:

Physician Assistant, Comprehensive Women's Health Position:Physician Assistant, Primary Care Locations: Silver Spring or Glenn Dale, Maryland Full-time About Comprehensive Women's Health: Comprehensive Women's Health (CWH) is an internal medicine practice designed for women, by women. Realizing that the focus of women's healthcare should extend beyond our reproductive organs alone, our careful and attentive medical staff provides comprehensive healthcare focusing on individualized treatment for women of all ages. We promote disease prevention. Our doctors are board certified and treat a myriad of illnesses including diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. We use state-of-the-art technology to provide high-quality care featuring a secure electronic medical record system, digital EKGs, and a patient tracking system for rapid notification of medication recalls.

We are an NCQA Level 3 recognized Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) with a majority of commercial patients and a fully functional EMR.

CWH Certifications & Recognitions:

• NCQA Level 3
• "Enterprising Women" Magazine and Women Owned
• Washingtonian's "Top Doctors"
• ABIM Learn more at: mdforwomen.com About Advantia Health: To provide the highest quality patient care available, Comprehensive Women's Health is partnered with Advantia Health. Advantia is transforming healthcare for all women - setting a higher standard of care and convenience while reducing unnecessary costs. Compassion and value inspire everything we do. We take time to listen, answer questions completely, and offer helpful technology between visits so that our patients are empowered and at ease. Alongside coordinated care, Advantia is pioneering care models that align incentives with the best interests of women and their families. Advantia is expanding quickly through organic growth and acquisitions, providing direct care through more than 200 providers across 60 locations, serving over 430,000 patients at our OB-GYN and coordinated specialist offices. Advantia also enables health plans, state health organizations, hospital systems, and employers to deliver high-value care through technology products. Learn more at: What are we looking for?
  
  Primary care practice seeking team member to assist with coordinating and managing medical care for our patients. Preferred candidates will have at least three years' relevant experience in a primary care setting and working with an EMR/eClinicalWorks. Primary Responsibilities:
  • Conducts physical exams, assesses health status, orders and interprets tests, prescribes medications, and treats illnesses including giving injections and mild procedures. Consults with physicians as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of a NP's scope of work.
  • Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care. Communicates with specialists, hospitals, and facilities involved in patient's medical team.
  • Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. Responds to emergencies including use of CPR.
  • Counsels patient/family on preventive health care.
  • Documents patient information and care in medical record and may maintain department statistical database for research purposes.
  • Assumes responsibility for patient care in the absence of primary care physician.
  • Monitors and completes incoming and outgoing patient communication (PAQ, Prescriptions, inbox, portal messages, etc.).
  • Ensure patient receives and understands patient plans.
  • Complies with ACO and NCQA policy and procedures.
  • Ensure that all clinical notes are completed within one clinical day. Basic Qualifications:
    • Master of Science degree with completion of an accredited PA Program required
    • Licensing in Maryland required
    • Current state licensure as a Physician Assistant
    • Current BLS certification or obtained prior to providing direct patient care is required
    • DEA and CDS eligible Ideal Qualifications:
      • 3+ years' experience as a PA Benefits: Consistent with our belief that our providers are our most valuable resource, CWH and Advantia Health offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401k with employer match. We also offer great work/life balance and paid holidays/CME/PTO. Interested candidates please apply at : Physician Assistant, Comprehensive Women's HealthPosition:Physician Assistant, Primary CareLocations: Silve...

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