Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Nurse Practitioner & Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. This dual-role position offers an exciting opportunity to deliver comprehensive patient care across diverse clinical settings, including primary care, specialty clinics, and urgent care environments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in medical procedures, patient assessment, and healthcare documentation, with a passion for improving patient outcomes through collaborative practice and innovative treatment approaches. This paid position is designed to foster professional growth while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.
Duties
- Conduct thorough physical examinations, vital sign assessments, and detailed patient histories to inform accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Administer injections, including immunizations, dermal fillers, botulinum toxin treatments, and IV infusions, adhering to safety protocols and HIPAA regulations.
- Perform diagnostic evaluations utilizing EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, eClinicalWorks, or Cerner; document findings accurately for medical records.
- Assist with minor surgical procedures like suturing, catheterization, spinal taps, and sterile processing to support various specialties including dermatology, gastroenterology, and emergency medicine.
- Manage acute pain cases and provide specialized care in settings such as ICU, trauma centers, or hospital medicine units; participate in triage and case management activities.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals across disciplines to develop comprehensive care plans; engage in telehealth consultations to expand access to care.
- Support patients through discharge planning, medication management, and health coaching while ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and infection control protocols.
Skills
- Proven experience working with electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic, Athenahealth, or Cerner; proficient in medical documentation and coding including CPT, ICD-9/10.
- Strong clinical skills in areas like critical care, emergency medicine, geriatrics, pediatrics (including neonatal ventilator management), hospice & palliative medicine, and behavioral health.
- Expertise in performing advanced procedures such as ultrasound sonography, cardiac catheterization assistance, airway management (ventilators), and gastroscopy or gastric lavage when applicable.
- Knowledge of pharmacology related to psychopharmacology, pain management strategies, drug enforcement regulations (DEA), and medication administration techniques.
- Ability to perform venipuncture (phlebotomy), sterile techniques for specimen collection/processing, and aseptic procedures for invasive treatments like spinal taps or catheter care.
- Excellent client communication skills tailored to diverse populations including individuals with developmental disabilities or memory care needs; experience working with children is preferred.
- Familiarity with healthcare laws such as HIPAA and workers’ compensation law; understanding of diagnostic tools like laboratory testing or medical imaging enhances patient assessment capabilities.
Join us to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered care across multiple specialties! This role offers an outstanding platform for professional development while positively impacting community health through innovative practices and collaborative teamwork.
Pay: From $1,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
