What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant position at Albany Medical Center?
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Albany Medical Center's EmUrgent Care - Schenectady location. This is a per diem position with a minimum requirement of 18 hours per month, and the opportunity to work at any of our 10 locations.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct patient assessments and complete physical examinations.
- Collect clinical data such as vitals, specimens, point of care testing.
- Conduct occupational medicine assessments.
- Complete accurate patient coding.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient medical reports.
- Serve as the on-site leader for clinical staff.
Requirements:
- Registered Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with valid New York license and registration.
- Valid and current DEA certification.
Education Requirements:
- Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program.
- NCCPA Registration.
- Applicable state licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years' experience in an Emergency Room or Urgent Care setting; critical care experience preferred.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and critical judgment.
- Able to respond to emergencies in a calm, reasoned manner.
- Use of the scientific process and national standards of care as a framework for managing patient care.
- Able to quickly master all aspects of a computerized medical recordkeeping and billing system.
- Must project a professional image and earn the confidence of others.
- Must have excellent verbal and written skills and have experience in and a desire to deal professionally with the public.
- Must be HIPAA compliant at all times.
Competitive Benefits and Perks:
- Paid hands-on training.
- Opportunities for growth within the Albany Medical Center family.
- Located on main public transportation lines.
- Occurrence Based Malpractice Insurance.
About Albany Med:
Albany Med is at its best when our community needs us most. We've been voted Best Hospital in the Times Union's annual readers' poll for two consecutive years.
For more information about Albany Med, visit our website at amc.edu.
