What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Outpatient Surgical Practice position at Hartman Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery?
Hartman Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our private outpatient surgical practice.
This is a unique position combining clinical patient care with treatment coordination. You will work directly with the surgeon and help manage patients from their initial consultation through surgery and postoperative care.
Responsibilities
- See new patient consultations and review referral plans
- Review medical histories, medications, and surgical risk factors
- Determine when medical or specialty clearance is needed before surgery
- Educate patients regarding treatment, anesthesia, and recovery
- Obtain and review appropriate diagnostic imaging
- See routine postoperative patients and manage postoperative concerns
- Provide periodic call coverage when the surgeon is unavailable
- Review dental and medical insurance benefits
- Calculate and explain treatment estimates and anticipated patient responsibility
- Coordinate medical clearances, insurance requirements, and referrals
- Schedule surgical and follow-up appointments
- Communicate with referring doctors and other healthcare providers
Qualifications
- Current Pennsylvania NP or PA license, or eligibility for licensure
- Appropriate prescriptive authority
- Excellent communication and clinical judgment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with the surgeon and office team
Experience in oral surgery, dentistry, surgery, anesthesia, ENT, emergency medicine, or another procedural specialty is helpful but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate.
This position is ideal for an NP or PA who enjoys patient care and clinical decision-making but is looking for a more predictable, relationship-focused outpatient environment.
Job Type: [Full-time / Part-time]
Schedule: [Days/hours]
Compensation: [Salary range]
Benefits: [Benefits]
Pay: $64,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $64,000 - $120,000