About The Position

Physician Extenders (PAs & APRNs) are expected to work as an integral part of the PrimeCare team, helping to provide quality care to our patients in a time-appropriate manner. The following are responsibilities, requirements, and expectations of a PrimeCare Physician Extender: Responsibilities Job-Specific Duties Express critical thinking skills by asking appropriate questions and thoroughly reviewing patient information Give appropriate medical advice to patients; exercise care and thoughtful consideration Perform blood draws, IVs, EKGs, PFTs, I&Ds, and other procedures Use eCW templates effectively to help ensure accuracy and billing collections Chart appropriately and efficiently in patients progress note Address patient telephone calls, labs, and refill requests in a timely manner Maintain all licensure for ability to work in the clinic, including medical license, DEA, CPR certification, and others as required Read, analyze, and interpret practice standards, professional journals, technical procedures, and government standards and regulations Encourage team on shift to comply with all policies and procedures, set the tone Help direct staff and patients during emergencies of any kind Set Others up for Success Anticipate, listen and respond to customer needs in a courteous, tactful manner Follow up and provide feedback in a timely and respectful manner Demonstrate conservation and responsible use of resources; treat property with respect Maintain composure, great attitude, and moral integrity under pressure Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with team members, vendors, and patients Present a positive image of PCMC through professional appearance and behavior Inspire Others: Dont just bring your best game, bring others best games Willingly serve others; try to make others jobs easier Recognize and support the skills and qualities of others Be in the moment and think critically during patient and co-worker interactions Address problems/offer correction in a constructive manner, receive correction well Be open to additional responsibility Take Initiative: Action is better than inaction; See a problem, do something about itwe trust you Perform all required opening/closing duties; ensure self and work station are ready when shift starts Consistently arrive on schedule and stay until responsibilities are completed Take ownership of responsibilities and actions; anticipate consequences of actions and learn from mistakes Display personal drive for high quality work; be industrious with work time Request assistance as needed, delegate tasks as appropriate Use professional judgment in providing information situationally while staying sensitive to individual and organizational concerns Know, understand, and abide by the policies and procedures of PCMC Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information, comply with HIPAA regulations Promote a healthy and safe workplace by following OSHA regulations Innovate: Bring ideas, embrace change Identify personal areas of development and seek opportunities for personal and professional growth Continually strive to suggest and implement ways to improve team, clinic, and PrimeCares performance Respond positively to and actively engage with new processes and procedures Other duties as needed or required

Requirements

  • Medical degree from accredited university
  • Active medical licensure in good standing in the state of Arkansas
  • Able to work evenings and weekends
  • FT: Work a minimum of 30 hours per week, up to 40 or above, depending on clinic needs
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Ability to read and write English according to proper grammar rules
  • Patience, sound judgment, and discretion dealing with confidential information
  • Organizational and multitasking skills
  • Experience with computer data entry

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of EHR systems
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, regulations, and medical office procedures

Responsibilities

  • Express critical thinking skills by asking appropriate questions and thoroughly reviewing patient information
  • Give appropriate medical advice to patients; exercise care and thoughtful consideration
  • Perform blood draws, IVs, EKGs, PFTs, I&Ds, and other procedures
  • Use eCW templates effectively to help ensure accuracy and billing collections
  • Chart appropriately and efficiently in patients progress note
  • Address patient telephone calls, labs, and refill requests in a timely manner
  • Maintain all licensure for ability to work in the clinic, including medical license, DEA, CPR certification, and others as required
  • Read, analyze, and interpret practice standards, professional journals, technical procedures, and government standards and regulations
  • Encourage team on shift to comply with all policies and procedures, set the tone
  • Help direct staff and patients during emergencies of any kind
  • Anticipate, listen and respond to customer needs in a courteous, tactful manner
  • Follow up and provide feedback in a timely and respectful manner
  • Demonstrate conservation and responsible use of resources; treat property with respect
  • Maintain composure, great attitude, and moral integrity under pressure
  • Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with team members, vendors, and patients
  • Present a positive image of PCMC through professional appearance and behavior
  • Willingly serve others; try to make others jobs easier
  • Recognize and support the skills and qualities of others
  • Be in the moment and think critically during patient and co-worker interactions
  • Address problems/offer correction in a constructive manner, receive correction well
  • Be open to additional responsibility
  • Perform all required opening/closing duties; ensure self and work station are ready when shift starts
  • Consistently arrive on schedule and stay until responsibilities are completed
  • Take ownership of responsibilities and actions; anticipate consequences of actions and learn from mistakes
  • Display personal drive for high quality work; be industrious with work time
  • Request assistance as needed, delegate tasks as appropriate
  • Use professional judgment in providing information situationally while staying sensitive to individual and organizational concerns
  • Know, understand, and abide by the policies and procedures of PCMC
  • Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information, comply with HIPAA regulations
  • Promote a healthy and safe workplace by following OSHA regulations
  • Identify personal areas of development and seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Continually strive to suggest and implement ways to improve team, clinic, and PrimeCares performance
  • Respond positively to and actively engage with new processes and procedures
  • Other duties as needed or required
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