Convenientmd
New Grad - Physician Associate/Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care
Waterville, Maine, United States. Posted 18 days ago
The role
Physician Associates or Family Nurse Practitioners will provide patient-centered care including health assessments, physical exams, and diagnostic testing. You will perform therapeutic procedures, manage medical records via EMR, and collaborate with a clinical team.
What you will do
- Conduct health assessments, physical exams, and review medical histories
- Interview patients and perform physical examinations
- Administer or order diagnostic tests and interpret results
- Administer injections, immunizations, suture, and manage wounds and infections
- Educate and counsel patients on health, therapeutic regimens, and wellness
- Prepare clear, complete, and accurate medical records using EMR
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment
- Adhere to infection-control policies and protocols
- Comply with legal and professional requirements
- Collaborate with other providers to treat patients and plan dispositions
Required qualifications
- Master's degree and certification by Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) certifying body
- Must have and maintain a DEA license with no restrictions
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and clinical management systems (EMR)
- Knowledge of customer and personal services principles
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws including HIPAA and OSHA
- Knowledge of relevant drugs and their chemical composition
- Knowledge of non-pharmaceutical patient care aids
- Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment
Nice to have
- Clinical experience gained through rotations or other settings in emergency medicine, urgent care, or ambulatory care
Benefits
- Urgent care services at no cost to team members and their families
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Company paid short-term disability
- Optional pet insurance
- 401k match after one year of service
- Access to primary care depending on location
- Educational Alliance with Purdue University Global and reduced tuition rates for team members and their families
- Employer rewards and access to discounts on services and products
About the company
ConvenientMD works to improve how patients and providers experience healthcare in New England.