What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Care Specialist position at Abode Care Partners?
**About Abode Care Partners**
We are a leading provider of integrated medical services caring for individuals from post hospitalization to home in various settings. Our goal is to bring quality medical care to seniors, people with complex conditions, special needs, and individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
The ideal candidate will be a licensed nurse practitioner (NP) with a strong knowledge base of HIPAA and OSHA regulations, as well as proficiency in medical instruments and equipment. The NP will provide evidence-based medical care, focusing on seniors and patients with complex needs.
Responsibilities:
- Performing evidence-based medical care by planning, directing, and evaluating patient medical needs
- Examining and treating chronic and urgent episodic illnesses, minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries or illnesses
- Ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic testing as needed
- Collaborating with caregivers and other healthcare professionals in providing interdisciplinary care and maintaining a comprehensive plan of care
- Providing referrals to other healthcare practitioners when necessary
- Ensuring patient medical records are kept up to date
Qualifications:
- Active state Nurse Practitioners license
- Current Nurse Practitioner National Board Certification
- Active state DEA licensure
- Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)
- Five or more years of nursing experience; at least two years of nurse practitioner experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal communication skills – verbal and written
- Excellent time management skills with accountability for practitioner's daily workflow
- Proficiency in medical instruments and equipment
- Strong knowledge base of HIPAA and OSHA regulations
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer-based data management programs, electronic medical record (EMR) systems, and Microsoft Office applications
- Licensed driver with valid automobile insurance
- Ability to engage in moderate physical activity, such as handling objects up to 25 lbs., standing or walking for more than four hours per day, etc.
About our Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Weekdays and daytime shifts only
- Mileage reimbursement for certain roles and delegated activities
- Flexible schedule
- Employee referral program
- Professional licensure reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement on specific programs
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical, dental and vision
- Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee discounts
- CME paid time off for SNF-based providers and CME cost reimbursement program
