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Job description
Purpose
The purpose is to support the physician practices department and to provide coverage when the providers are out of the office.
Delegation of Authority
They will report to the providers they work with and will utilize our nurses and MAs in the offices as well.
Job Functions
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Performance Requirements / Duties and Responsibilities
Diagnose and Treat acute and chronic Illness
Perform age-appropriate history and physical
Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's age-specific needs
Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments to patient's age specific need
Monitor the effectiveness of treatments
Provide education of acute and chronic medical conditions
Managing Chronic Medical Conditions
Reconciling medication list
Facilitating appointments to specialist
Providing thorough exams and evaluations of patient's health status
Facilitate appropriate chronic care management (i.e. Diabetic eye exams, foot exams and nutritional counseling)
Preventive Medicine
Keeping track of and referring patient to appropriate preventive medical screenings (e.g. Mammograms and Colonoscopies)
Counseling and reinforcing patients in healthy lifestyle habits
Education Requirements
Primary Care NP certified in Massachusetts
Experience
3 years experience in a Primary Care setting
Proficient Computer Skills (MS Word)
EMR experience required
Ability to document in electronic health record completely and accurately
Knowledge of clinical reminders and how to use them appropriately
Good communication skills, both spoken and written
Willing and able to work in a team environment
Able to change with the ever evolving healthcare field
Master Degree, ACLS, and PALS preferred
Additional Job Description
Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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Worksite address
oak bluffs, MA, 02557, US
Who can apply
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