What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dermatology Advanced Practice Provider (APRN, PA-C) position at Cornell Scott-Hill Health?
Job Description
Job Description
The Advanced Practice Professional practices Dermatology under a collaborative agreement with an assigned dermatologist within the Specialties Department, with both disciplines practicing within the scope and boundaries of State regulations. Provides reasonable and prudent dermatological care, practices appropriate management, and uses sound clinical judgment based on best practice standards and evidenced based medicine. Provides general medical care, patient education and treatment to patients of CS-HHC. Promotes and maintains health by providing services under the supervision of the Department Chief / Physician.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Provides reasonable and prudent medical / surgical care, practices appropriate management, and uses sound clinical judgment based on best practice standards and evidenced based medicine.
- Maintains confidentiality in regards to patients, staff and program matters at all times.
- Consults with other staff or specialists to make appropriate referrals for more advanced care, as may be indicated.
- Coordinates patient care with colleagues, nursing, front desk outreach, case management staff and other agencies as necessary.
- Educates patients on dermatological disease management.
- Completes charting of notes, forms and coding in a timely and efficient manner. Enters appropriate legible notations, documents encounters appropriately.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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CS-HHC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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