ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Perform complete, detailed and accurate histories, review patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports, and order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, sex and physical condition of the patient.
• Completes physical examinations and record pertinent data in acceptable medical forms.
• Makes medical diagnoses and institute therapy or referrals of patients to the appropriate health care facilities, agencies, other resources of the community, or other physicians.
• Interpret and evaluate patient data to determine patient management and treatment.
• Provide instructions and guidance regarding medical care matters to patients.
• Perform or assist in the following routine laboratory medical techniques and the following routine therapeutic procedures:
o The collection of materials for bacteriological or viral culture.
o Injections - subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous
o Debridement, suture and care of superficial wounds.
o Removal of sutures.
o Administration of subcutaneous local anesthesia
o Incision and drainage of superficial skin infections.
• Perform or assist in the following surgical procedures:
o Pre and post-op care
o Surgical assisting.
o Wound debridement.
o Incise and drain abscesses
o Incise and drain abscesses
o Biopsies
o Closures
• Maintains strict confidentiality.
• Treats staff, physicians, visitors and patients with dignity and respect.
• Performs other related work as required.
Requirements
LICENSURE:
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice is required.
EDUCATION:
• Diploma
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional Physician Assisting Required.
Dermatology Solutions Group is a leading provider of management services and growth resources, partnering with exceptional dermatologists throughout the southeastern United States. We are a team of dedicated professionals with one goal in mind – helping you build, grow and improve your practice to maximize your potential.
* Our Mission
To provide the knowledge, expertise and resources necessary for dermatologists to achieve their financial goals while supporting the commitment to continually improve the patient experience.
* Our Philosophy
Our practice-centric philosophy defines the culture that drives how we, as a team of professionals, manage our business to provide the best care for the patients we serve. Our desire is that every team member knows their role in delivering an exceptional experience from the first patient contact through the complete cycle of care.
Our management team is committed to continual development in an operating framework characterized by trust, collaboration and transparency, promoting the implementation of best practices, compliance and quality improvement initiatives.
