What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider- Primary Care/ Bone Health Clinic position at University Cancer & Blood Center?
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Job Description :
- Counsels patients to identify and modify risk factors (weight reduction, smoking cessation, sleep apnea assessment, vitamin D and bone metabolism issues, etc.)
- Performs patient evaluation and work up, including history and physical assessment, patient / family / caregiver education, and the institution of routine orders, under the supervision of the physician
- Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures; interprets and integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan
- Instructs patient / family regarding medications and treatments; Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention
- Coordinates DME in conjunction with medical management program
- Evaluates / Interprets patient status through laboratory parameters, radiological, other diagnostic studies, progress notes and routine orders
- Provides ongoing assessment of performance and outcomes
- Collaborates with physician for care; maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information
- Provides follow-up care and services commensurate with experience
- Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation
- Performs and assists with routine injections
- Performs other related duties as needed or assigned by clinic manager
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