Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Primary Care

Highmark Health

Not specified, Not specified, USA
Provide primary healthcare services
Record patient medical history
Develop therapeutic care plans
The incumbent provides primary healthcare services for non-acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice

Job Summary

  • The incumbent provides primary healthcare services for non-acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
  • Provides appropriate patient care to include recording patient medical history and physical assessment, developing therapeutic care plan, ordering lab and diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, and providing accurate medical record documentation.
  • Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies.

Matching Summary

The incumbent provides primary healthcare services for non-acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Provide primary healthcare services
  • Record patient medical history
  • Develop therapeutic care plans
  • Order lab and diagnostic tests
  • Interpret test results
  • Patient and family education

Nice-to-have

  • Act as clinical resource
  • Performance improvement initiatives
  • Compliance with regulatory agencies

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies
  • Current PA Physician Assistant License
  • PA-C or board eligible
  • Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA)
  • Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure
  • CPR - American Heart Association
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • MSN from the practicing State Board of Nursing Approved Master's Program
  • National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners
  • Practicing-state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
  • Prescriptive Authority from the practicing state
  • ACLS certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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