Allergy/Immunology Physician Assistant

NP/PA Hematology/Oncology

Join our team for a part-time NP/PA Hematology/Oncology opening in Three Rivers, MI, located 45 minutes from South Bend and 73 minutes from Grand Rapids. This position offers a permanent role with a schedule of Monday and Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Job Description

• Reports to the Practice Supervisor for clinical and administrative supervision and the collaborating Physician or designee for medical supervision.
• Responsible for the coordination and delivery of primary care, as specified by the appropriate certifying agency, to MPE patients at designated work sites.
• Provides clinical and administrative assistance to MPE programs.
• Works collaboratively in the education of nursing students, medical residents, and other pre-professionals.
• Works within the approved scope of practice as designated for this type of professional.
• Obtains complete/limited medical history and physical data, as appropriate, on patients.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic treatment as needed.
• Performs a limited physical exam and records findings.
• Collaborates with physician in managing acute medical needs of patients.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan integrating principles of prevention.
• Administers and prescribes medications and injections according to MPE protocols.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Educates patient and family regarding medications and treatments.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
• Posts tests, examination results, diagnoses, treatment, and referrals in the EMR.
• Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
• Coordinates or when appropriate manages medical and surgical emergencies.
• Provides referrals to physicians for any patient without a primary care provider.
• Supports the retail mission of MPE by adhering to payment and insurance policies and procedures.
• Works in coordination with the MPE billing specialist to develop knowledge and compliance with collecting payment and insurance documentation, handle Medicare/Medicaid coverage, evaluate eligibility, and collect co-payment and full payment as appropriate.