Key Job Responsibilities
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Patient Care: Perform physical exams, take medical histories, and provide treatment for acute illnesses (e.g., infections, rashes) and injuries (e.g., sprains, minor fractures, lacerations).
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Diagnostics: Order, perform, and interpret laboratory tests (e.g., strep, flu) and X-rays.
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Procedures: Perform minor surgical procedures, including wound closure, abscess incision and drainage, and foreign body removal.
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Treatment Planning: Prescribe medications, administer vaccinations, and provide patient education on follow-up care.
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Documentation: Accurately document patient visits, history, and treatment plans in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
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Workflow: Triage patients to differentiate between urgent and emergency cases, ensuring efficient patient throughput
Skills:
Strong diagnostic skills, ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, excellent communication, and proficiency in, or ability to learn, EMR systems.
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Valid Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of practice.
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Experience in urgent care preferred.
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Strong knowledge of physiology and acute pain management techniques.
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Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with children and their families.
