Convenientmd
Lead Physician Associate/Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care
Portland, Maine, United States. Posted 2 months ago
The role
The Lead Physician Associate/Assistant will act as a clinical leader and provide patient-centered care in an urgent care clinic. This role involves conducting health assessments, performing therapeutic procedures, and mentoring new-graduate providers and clinic staff.
What you will do
- Conduct health assessments, physical exams, and review medical histories
- Administer or order diagnostic tests and interpret results
- Perform therapeutic procedures including injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound management
- Educate and counsel patients regarding health, therapeutic regimens, and wellness
- Prepare accurate medical records using EMR
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with regulations
- Adhere to infection-control policies and protocols
- Comply with legal and professional requirements
- Collaborate with other providers and health care practitioners
- Act as a clinic leader and mentor new-graduate providers and clinic staff
Required qualifications
- Master's degree and certification by Physician Assistant (PA) 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
- Strong leadership skills
- 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 and regulations including HIPAA and OSHA
- Knowledge of relevant drugs and their chemical composition, structure, and properties
- 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 in emergency medicine, urgent care, or ambulatory care setting
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. They are on a mission to make good health more convenient for all.