Urgent Care Physician Assistant Full Time
15 days ago
Old Bridge
Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Competitive salary, • Dental insurance, • Paid time off, • Great small business work environment, • Flexible scheduling American Family Care (AFC) is one of the largest primary and urgent care companies in the U.S. providing services seven days a week on a walk-in basis. Our state-of-the-art centers focus on the episodic treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, workers' compensation, and occupational medicine. Each location is equipped with an onsite lab and in-house x-ray capability. AFC is the parent company of AFC Franchising, LLC (AFCF). This position works directly with a franchised business location. The specific job duties and benefits can vary between franchises. Job Summary Responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients through collaboration with a designated physician. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Assess and treat patients with common acute conditions, illnesses, or minor trauma in collaboration with a physician, • Collaborate with the physician in the health care of patients with chronic illnesses., • Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, positive behaviors, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications., • Maintain legible, accurate, and confidential medical records., • Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations, • Order diagnostic tests as appropriate., • Prescribe medications within scope of license., • Facilitate evaluation of records by physician(s) according to protocols and receive and implement constructive directives., • Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, self-care skills, and use of prescribed medical treatments and medications through education and counseling., • Regular attendance to ensure efficient operations, • Assist in patient flow through patient triage and other nursing duties as needed, • Other duties and responsibilities as assignedQualifications, • Ability to learn and utilize Electronic Medical Records system, • Ability and willingness to work weekend and holiday work as required, • Flexible, self-motivated individual who is dedicated to quality patient care and customer satisfaction, • Excellent communication skills, • Works effectively in a team environment, • Projects a positive image and has a Patients First attitude Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $65.00 - $85.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k), • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Retirement plan, • Vision insuranceMedical specialties:, • Emergency Medicine, • Urgent CareSchedule:, • 12-hour shift, • Weekend availabilityWork Location: Old Bridge and surrounding.