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.
Keywords: Albany Medical Center, Schenectady , Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Genetics and Genomics, Healthcare , Duanesburg, New York
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