Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Genetics and Genomics

Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Duanesburg
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

Department/Unit:Pediatrics GeneticsWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant - Part Time (20 hours/week)
Division of Medical Genetics and Genomics
Section of General Genetics (pediatrics and adults) and Metabolism-
Department of Pediatrics
Location: 22 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY

Albany Medical Center's Division of Medical Genetics and Genomics is a comprehensive genetic program including pediatric and adult genetics, inborn error of metabolism, newborn screening follow-up, prenatal genetics, cancer genetic and pharmacogenetics. This division is looking for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant to join the team.

Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)through clinical experience, study and supervised practice in patient care at the masters or doctoral level, has gained expertise in a specific specialty area of patient care services. The NP/PA demonstrates the advanced knowledge, skills, and credentialing required to function in advanced practice.

The NP/PA has the responsibility and accountability for the assessment and management of patients, including ordering diagnostic tests, consultations, therapeutic interventions and the day-to-day implementation and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care. As an advanced practitioner, the NP/PA is essential to the case management of patient with specialized health needs. The NP/PA works in collaboration with the attending physician, primary nurse and other health care providers to provide family centered care. The NP/PA is responsible and accountable for the development and application of specialty practice standards, and research to enhance the quality of care to the patient and the patient's family.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Apply knowledge of anatomy, principles or theories of neurology, microbiology, physiology, psychology, human disabilities, pharmacology, gerontology, human growth and development, human developmental disease, and medical terminology as appropriate in the care setting and as appropriate for level of medical licensure.
• Conduct patient assessments and complete physical examinations, collect clinical data including vital signs, collecting specimens, prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments, order and interpret medical laboratory test results, diagnose medical condition of patient, administer medications or treatments.
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Knowledge of genetic conditions, discussion of mode inheritance and risk assessment of genetic disorders.
• Case preparation: indications for the referral, HPI, review of systems, and taking family history/ drawing pedigree and collect required medical records.
• Complete accurate patient coding for effective billing, maintain accurate and detailed patient medical reports, and maintain inventory of medical supplies and instruments.
• Serve as a resource and team leader during clinical shifts to ensure the smooth flow of patient processing, treatment and discharge including patient triaging.
• Act as a mentor to new staff and/or physician assistant students.Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree of an accredited Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant program - required
  • Knowledge of Genetics and Genomics preferred but not required as hands-on learning and training will be provided by Medical Geneticists, genetic counselors, genetic/metabolic RN and dietician.
  • Able to quickly master all aspects of a computerized medical recordkeeping and billing system.
  • Must project a professional image and earn the confidence of others.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
  • Must be always HIPAA compliant.
  • Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Licensed Upon Hire - required
  • Successful completion and maintenance of Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Hire - required. Physical Demands
    • Standing - Constantly
    • Walking - Constantly
    • Sitting - Rarely
    • Lifting - Frequently
    • Carrying - Frequently
    • Pushing - Occasionally
    • Pulling - Occasionally
    • Climbing - Occasionally
    • Balancing - Occasionally
    • Stooping - Frequently
    • Kneeling - Frequently
    • Crouching - Frequently
    • Crawling - Occasionally
    • Reaching - Frequently
    • Handling - Frequently
    • Grasping - Frequently
    • Feeling - Constantly
    • Talking - Constantly
    • Hearing - Constantly
    • Repetitive Motions - Constantly
    • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - ConstantlyThank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

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