What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Pulmonology/Sleep Medicine position at Pulmonary Medicine Associates?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Are you interested in working for a leading medical practice in Northern California? Pulmonary Medicine Associates, treating patients in the greater Sacramento area for over 50 years, currently has openings for organized, detail-oriented Nurse Practitioners / Physician Assistants to see Pulmonary and Sleep patients in our Roseville clinic. This a full time, exempt position Monday through Friday, daytime clinic hours. Training is provided. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Visit our website at www.pmamed.com.
Responsibilities include :
- Under the general supervision of a physician, provide care to new and follow-up patients using established and approved protocols as required by PMA policy.
- Conduct comprehensive history and physical exam, perform diagnostic reasoning, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and write prescriptions.
- Collaborate with the patient, family members and other members of the healthcare team to review the plan of care and reach the best possible outcome.
- Educate patients on the available treatments and the associated side effects, treatment protocols, wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families.
- Document all services and orders in patient’s electronic medical record.
- Communicate with referring physicians to facilitate ongoing care.
- Participate in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs.
- Assist in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients and / or their families.
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
- Assist with other PMA patients as needed or requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
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