Physician Assistant (Dermatology) (PH3812 - Metro Specialty)

The Physician Assistant provides quality, medical dermatological care by treating conditions of the skin while ensuring the highest standard of patient care, under the supervision of a board-certified physician. Provides advanced practice health care services as well as documentation of services, collaborates with colleagues and clinical Directors and with supervising physician. Participates in quality assurance and demonstrates a commitment to quality health care.

Duties: And responsibilities:

1. Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers Dermatology patients on an out-patient basis. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, recommends skin treatments and advice on skin health tips and best practices.

2. Refers clients for appropriate specialty care services, lab and imaging studies and any other ancillary services that are appropriate for patient’s management and care consulting with supervising physician as needed.

3. Maintains electronic health records (EHR) for each patient seen in accordance with the Center’s established Health Information Management policies and procedures providing appropriate, legible documentation.

4. Assures continuity of care by providing medical services on a timely basis as per Clinic schedule within the Center’s scope of practice and the Physician Assistants training.

5. Reviews all lab and imaging reports for patients under his/her care on a timely basis and makes medical management decisions appropriately with supervising physician as needed.

6. Maintains appropriate productivity standards of specialty as established by the Center. Maintains appropriate and efficient patient flow and minimize schedule changes and absences.

7. Provides excellent internal/external customer service via telephone, electronically, fax or face-to-face contact to assist patients with their health care needs.

8. Follows established departmental and clinic policies, procedures, and objectives. Contributes to continuous quality improvements objectives and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.

9. Participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs as needed. Attends and participates in clinic meetings, departmental meetings and other clinic functions as required by the Center when applicable.

10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job qualifications: Master’s Degree from an accredited university in a Physician Assistant Program

Must have current unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant from the Texas Medical Board