APC (NP/PA) - SSMC Primary Care

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for the comprehensive, longitudinal clinical and administrative coordination of all care for a specific panel of patients.

• Performs all activities related to the examination, diagnoses and treatment of patients in a primary care setting, including physical assessment and treatment; supervision of care plan, to include consultations, referrals and communications with and to specialists as appropriate.

• Performs comprehensive health and developmental exams through baseline histories, review of systems and physical exams.

• Differentiates normal from abnormal findings.

• Oversees the monitoring and management of patients with acute and chronic illnesses.

• Adjusts treatment regimens based on the patient’s response to treatment. Ensures that the on-going management of patients with certain chronic diseases is coordinated between all members of the primary care team, subspecialty clinicians and case management.

• Partners with patients and families to manage care plan.

• Demonstrates empathy and effective communication skills in patient and family interactions.

• Consults and collaborates with colleagues, as necessary, in a team-based model of care.

• Prescribes medications in accordance with Massachusetts statutes and professional guidelines.

• Reviews incoming clinical data and follows up in a timely manner.

• Provides consultation regarding hospitalized patients in the panel.

• Efficiently and fully utilizes the electronic medical record to manage his/her practice through effective communications and documentation, including inbox management.

• Adheres to standards of daily task management as set by department.

• Adheres to departmental productivity and panel standards.

• Adheres to quality and patient experience performance measures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education - Preferred

Graduate of a state-approved Program for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Master’s degree required.  Possess national certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Must possess and maintain or be eligible for Mass DPH Controlled Substances registration and DEA registration.

Minimum Work Experience

1-2 years in primary care highly recommended.

Required Licenses / Registrations

Nurse Practitioner - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts) or

Physician Assistant - Board of Registration of Physician Assistants (Massachusetts)

Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities

• Good organizational skills. 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy clinical environment. 

• Exceptional customer service skills.  

• Above average and oral and written and communication skills.
  Demonstrated ability to work independently.

• Ability to effectively communicate and work with physicians, residents, nurses, patients, families, staff, other health care professional, and management. 

• Ability to work as a team member is necessary for this position.

• Able to use all electronic tools and applications relevant to the performance of the duties of the position, including but not limited to phone, keyboard, computer and computer applications.