Outpatient APP Hepatology

Job Objective: Works in collaboration with physicians to provide preventative care and medical services, evaluate and promote patient wellness. Duties and Responsibilities: Primary Job Functions-Will see patients in office clinic and document/create orders in electronic medical records systemAssessing patients medical, physical, and psychosocial statusObtaining a relevant health and medical history of patientPerform a physical examination based on age and historyIdentify medical and health risks and needsUpdating and recording changes in health statusDevelop and provide a relevant patient education planCoordinate discharge plan and reassess the plan as necessaryPrescribe as needed in accordance with the current State Licensure and physician’s collaborative agreementReview results and draft patient communicationsAssist physicians as requested/triageWill receive and return patient & physician calls as neededAny follow upSecondary Job Functions:Maintains patients’ rights of privacy and confidentialityAny other tasks as requested by the physician, executive director, human resource manager, and/or the office supervisorKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Effective communication and listening skillsKnowledge of modern office procedures and methods including telephone communications, office systems, and record keepingKnowledge of modern business communication, including style and format of letters, memoranda, minutes, and reportsSkill to use a personal computer and various software packagesAbility to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with little supervisionAbility to handle and resolve recurring problemsCredentials and Experience:Must have experience working in the medical field (office, clinical, or hospital)Must have current Nurse Practitioner /Physician Assistant License from the Ohio Board of Nursing and Certificate to PrescribeMust have current BLS certificationSpecial Requirements:Maintain annual PPD skin test/TB Screening FormFlexibility in working hours and days; willing to work occasional overtimeAbide by hospital guidelinesPhysical Demands:Applies the principles of body mechanics in lifting or moving people (occasional)Should be able to independently lift 25 LBS (occasionally)Must be able to sit (frequent), stand (frequent), walk (frequent), stoop (frequent), & bend over (frequent)Work Environment:Medical office requiring contact with patients and staff