Certified Physician Assistant - Aesthetic Dermatology Center (PA001)

Join our growing practice as we celebrate 23 years of being a locally and privately owned medical practice specializing in general dermatology, Mohs skin cancer surgery, and aesthetic dermatology.

Job Summary : Provides patient care and performs medical services with a concentration in aesthetics. Position is located in our Aesthetic Dermatology Center.

Essential functions required :

• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients. Reviews patient records.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
• Prescribes drugs in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Prepares electronic or written prescriptions.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Records patient progress notes, issues diagnostic orders, and transcribes orders in electronic health records.
• Confirms CPT and ICD-10 codes for services rendered in electronic health record.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Participates in events specific to the Aesthetic Dermatology Center, such as marketing endeavors, cosmetic ordering, laser safety training, and crash cart maintenance
• Collaborates with practice leadership to ensure procedures, policies, billing, paperwork, pricing, and other practice-specific items are accurate and appropriate.
• Performs related work as required.

Physical demands : Must be able to remain stationary at desk, sitting at workstations for long periods of time; read and view computer screen for long periods of time; must be able to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers; constantly operates computer; use telephone effectively; move about the practice as needed; light lifting

Educational and credentialing requirements : Graduation from an accredited Physician?s Assistant program and certification from NCCPA. Must possess an NC Medical License and NC DEA License.

Experience requirements : Three years of general dermatology experience. Previous aesthetics experience preferred.

PHI role based : Access to EMA to send intramail, document in patient charts, order prescriptions, review labs.

Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge :

Knowledge of professional medical practice and care to give and evaluate patient care.

Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care.

Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.

Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and Medicare billing guidelines.

Knowledge of CPT and ICD guidelines.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Ability to Commute :

Asheville, NC 28803 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

Asheville, NC 28803 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person