Job Description Job Title: Midlevel Provider - Physician Assistant Job Category: Professional Clinical Provider Location: Assigned office Travel Required: Occasional, as needed Position Type: Full Time Job Description: Provide direct, exceptional dermatological care to patients Role and Responsibilities Clinical and Administrative • Carries out a review of patients’ medical history • Performs full body skin exams • Orders diagnostic tests, including blood tests and x-rays, sends biopsies out to pathology and interprets the results • Establishes diagnoses and treatment plans for patient’s skin state disease • Diagnoses and treatment of skin cancer • Provides treatment, including minor surgical procedures such as, biopsies, cryo-therapy, ED&C, excisions • Provides counseling and skin safety education to patients and their families • Prescribes needed medications to patients • Takes record of patients’ progress • Performs research for current treatment procedures so as to provide quality care to patients • Ability to provide expert clinical judgment and function independently • Possession of exceptional communication and interpersonal skills that enable effective collaboration with physicians, staff, community health workers, patients and their families • Ability to work with little or no supervision, and to take initiative in handling the responsibilities of the position • Ability to understand complex medical information and clearly communicate it to patients and their families, medical staff, and external customers, in written and spoken format • Completes MIPS requirements and clinical notes within 48hrs of a patient visit • Possession of conflict resolution and problem-solving skills to effectively manage conflict in work environment • Frequently takes part in community outreach programs to promote the practice and educate people in skin cancer prevention and healthy living Professional • Demonstrates initiative and responsibility • Able to perform repetitive tasks without loss of focus • Adheres to ethical principles • Time Management • Adapts to change • Attends all team meetings and mandatory in-service training/education Communication • Recognizes and respects cultural diversity • Adapts communication to individual’s ability to understand • Uses professional, pleasant telephone etiquette • Uses medical terminology appropriately • Treats all patients and co-workers with compassion, empathy, and mutual respect • Projects a professional manner and image • Consistent attendance and punctuality Legal • Maintains confidentiality and documents accurately • Uses appropriate guidelines for releasing patient information • Practices within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities • Conducts self in accordance with Suncoast’s Employee Handbook. • Maintains awareness of federal and state health care legislation and regulations; OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA Core Competencies • Efficiency • Attention to details • Organized • Punctual • Takes initiative, proactive • Team Player • Honesty/Integrity • Flexible • Calm under pressure • “A Doer”, persistence • Problem solver, Strategic thinking, Creativity • Analytical skills • Clear and concise communication/Listening skills • Quick Learner, Intelligence • Follow through on commitments • Enthusiastic, Friendly, Positive attitude • Openness to advice and constructive criticism • Strong work ethic Physical Demands • Prolonged standing/walking • Occasional travel • Multitasking • Repetitive head, neck, hands wrists and arm motion/rotation • Extensive reading, writing, typing required • Lifting to 25lbs • Frequent use of office administrative, computer and medical equipment • Transferring and positioning patients Qualifications and Education Requirements: • Possession of a bachelor’s and master’s degree, together with a certificate from completing an American Medical Association approved physician assistant program • Possession of active Florida medical license • May possess a National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) issued certificate • Possession of state and federal Controlled Substance Registration • Some clinical experience in an area of specialty • Knowledgeable in computer programs, EMR systems, customer service, excellent verbal communication skills Job Type: Full-time Salary: From $90,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee discount • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday • Weekends as needed Experience: • EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: • Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred) • PA-C (Preferred) • Physician Assistant License (Preferred) Work Location: In person