Familiarity with EPIC electronic medical records is a plus
Ability to perform assessments and diagnose conditions
Legal prescriptive authority for medications
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care under physician supervision
Obtain and document medical histories and physical exams
Order diagnostic tests and consults as per guidelines
Review treatment plans with supervising physician as needed
Initiate health maintenance and disease prevention strategies
Triage patient calls and document information accurately
Participate in professional development and continuing education
Benefits
Flexible scheduling options for full-time or part-time work
Opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment
Support for professional growth through meetings and seminars
Access to a busy practice with diverse patient cases
Compliance with HIPAA and billing protocols for a streamlined workflow
Full Job Description
Description
Seeking NP/PA to work in our busy 2 MD 2 NP Internal Medicine practice in Wellesley. EPIC knowledge a plus. Experience in a primary care office preferred. Open to new grads!
Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time
Requirements
Under the general supervision of one or more CRMA physicians, NPs perform direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions within the scope of the Advanced Practice Nurse as described by the American Nurses Association.
Obtains and records medical histories. Performs and records physical examinations and assessments of patients in this ambulatory setting.
Orders appropriate diagnostic tests and consults according to established Charles River Medical Associates guidelines.
Review findings and treatment plan with supervising physician as deemed necessary by Nurse Practitioner based on complexity of care to be delivered, the individual, Nurse Practitioner's knowledge base pertaining to that care, scope of Advanced Nurse Practice and/or agreed upon by the Nurse Practitioner/Physician team.
Plan and initiate health maintenance and disease prevention for patients, including education, instruction and counseling.
Triage telephone calls of patients. Document necessary information appropriately.
The Nurse Practitioner, with legal prescriptive authority, may prescribe medications in accordance with an agreement defined by the supervising physician and the Nurse Practitioner. Medications are prescribed within the boundaries of accepted practice. If a situation is beyond these limits, the Nurse Practitioner will seek consultation with the collaborating physician. These prescribing guidelines will be reviewed by the physician and Nurse Practitioner as needed.
The Nurse Practitioner will participate in professional meetings, committees, seminars, and other continuing education to keep abreast of changes in professional practice to enhance professional growth, and to meet professional standards.
Follow CRMA protocols for Billing/HIPPA compliance and utilization of the electronic medical record.
A "full day" of 8 paid hours is defined as 6.5 bookable hours of direct patient care.
