What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Langley Health Services?
Mission
Langley Health Services (LHS), a Federally Qualified Community Health Center, serving the health care needs of patients in central Florida and beyond. As an accredited Patient Centered Medical Home, our actions and services will be driven by the needs of our patients and will meet these needs wherever and whenever we can deliver appropriate services reliably, efficiently and effectively.
Vision
LHS values our patients and staff by supporting our community and providing an expansive range of services. We seek to collaborate with progressive partners. Our services shall be available to all, without regard to pay. We strive to hire, develop, and promote professionals who resonate with our mission, vision and values.
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patient care, with experience across various medical specialties. This role involves providing high-quality medical care, performing diagnostic evaluations, and collaborating with physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner will play a vital role in enhancing the patient experience through effective communication and comprehensive care management.
Responsibilities
Langley Health Services (LHS), a Federally Qualified Community Health Center, serving the health care needs of patients in central Florida and beyond. As an accredited Patient Centered Medical Home, our actions and services will be driven by the needs of our patients and will meet these needs wherever and whenever we can deliver appropriate services reliably, efficiently and effectively.
Vision
LHS values our patients and staff by supporting our community and providing an expansive range of services. We seek to collaborate with progressive partners. Our services shall be available to all, without regard to pay. We strive to hire, develop, and promote professionals who resonate with our mission, vision and values.
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patient care, with experience across various medical specialties. This role involves providing high-quality medical care, performing diagnostic evaluations, and collaborating with physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner will play a vital role in enhancing the patient experience through effective communication and comprehensive care management.
Responsibilities
- Obtain health history and perform physical examinations.
- Diagnose and direct counseling for each patient on a plan for treatment.
- Prescribe medication in accordance with Florida statute regarding Physician Assistants. Collaborates with physician as required by law.
- Perform minor surgical procedures as authorized by supervising physician.
- Arrange referrals for patients requiring services not offered at PHI.
- Review incoming reports (e.g. lab, X-ray, EKG) sign, date, and follow-up in a timely manner.
- Comply with the PHI Infection Control plan which includes personally utilizing universal precautions. Ensure compliance by support staff.
- Participate in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, and other clinical meetings.
- Assist in updating protocols and principles of practice as requested.
- Participate in pharmacy activity as appropriate.
- Assist in outside medical public relations functions.
- Adhere to UDS productivity standards and meets at least the minimum requirement.
- Collaborates with all members of the Health Care Team.
- Graduate of an accredited PA/NP Program
- Licensed by Florida State Board of Medicine
- Current certification by National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants
- Current BLS certificate
- Insurable for malpractice