Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Experienced Pediatric Physician Assistant

Qualifications: 

• Must have the following competencies:  Integrity    |   Leadership    |    Professionalism    |   Initiative    |    Excellent Interpersonal Skills    |    Confidentiality    |   Customer/Patient Focus    |   Time Management    |   Decision Making    |    Communication Proficiency    |    Organizational Skills    |   High Energy Level    |    Self-Confidence     |    Compassion  

• Education, Licensure, & Certification Requirements:  

• Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas and hold a current certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a nationally recognized certifying body (Pediatric Nursing Certification Board or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board) 

• Physician Assistant (PA) must be licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board and hold a current certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants and have experience in pediatrics/primary care

• APN and PA must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 

• Experience Requirements:  

• Three (3)+ years experience in a pediatric setting preferred but not required 

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements: 

• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology preferred 

• Knowledge of medical billing coding, including CPT and ICD-10 coding, required 

• Ability to follow or provide verbal & written instructions with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations 

• Interpersonal skills to support customer service. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing 

• Demonstrates knowledge of current computer systems (Practice Management software and Electronic Medical Records software). Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Knowledge of state and federal regulations for this position; general understanding of HIPAA guidelines 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Practices and adheres to MDPA Code of Conduct, Mission, Vision, and Value Statements 

• Treats patients, Visitors, Colleagues and Others with compassion and respect 

• Places an emphasis on patient quality, convenience and customer service 

• Practitioner 

• Provide direct clinical care that incorporates comprehensive assessment skills diagnostic ability, critical thinking, independent decision-making, collaborate management of problems and the ability to critically analyze research and evidence based medicine in order to apply in practice 

• Complete patient history and physical examination 

• Diagnose and manage patient care/treatment 

• Order and interpret appropriate labs/diagnostic tests 

• Prescribe medication as warranted and provide education regarding medication 

• Consultation with and referrals to specialists as needed