Medical Coding Assistant Jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

Position: Physician Assistant

Location: 243 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601

Division: Clinical Operations

Department: Gastroenterology

Classification: Full Time, Exempt (Salaried)

Reports to: Practice Manager/Director or Clinical Supervisor

Shift/Core Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM

About Premier Medical Group:

Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley is a leading multi-specialty medical practice dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care across multiple locations in New York. With over 550 employees and a strong provider network, we are committed to clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and outstanding patient experience. We strive to recruit and retain top-tier clinical and non-clinical talent that reflects our values, supports our mission, and drives our continued growth.

Summary/Primary Role:

The Gastroenterology Physician Assistant provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to patients with gastrointestinal conditions across the continuum of diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. The NP evaluates patients, obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, develops and manages treatment plans, orders and interprets diagnostic testing, prescribes medications, and provides patient education and counseling. Working collaboratively with gastroenterologists and the multidisciplinary care team, the NP supports efficient, high-quality care and helps ensure continuity of care for patients in the outpatient setting.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

(Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time)

• Works in collaboration with physicians and other health care providers to provide health care across the continuum of care to assigned patients.

• Performs hospital rounds of new consults and follow-up patients and assists in discharge of patients.

• Obtains patient medical, physical and psycho-social history and performs comprehensive health assessment including physical exam, based on age and history.

• Conducts non-invasive preventive screening procedures based on age and history.

• Identifies medical and health risks and needs. Updates and records changes in health status in EMR.

• Formulates the appropriate differential diagnosis based on history, physical examination, and clinical findings.

• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests and laboratory studies within protocol guidelines.

• Develops and provides a relevant patient education plan.

• Prescribes and administers appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies.

• Makes appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies.

• Determines the effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of client care outcomes.

• Reassesses and modifies the treatment plan as necessary to achieve medical and health goals.

• Completes all documentation in EMR in a timely fashion. Codes patient visits accurately and appropriately and submits all billing in a timely fashion (standard 72 business hours from time of service rendered).

• Participates in quality assurance review on a periodic basis, including systematic review of records and treatment plans.

• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.

• Consults other departments, as needed and as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs, and to meet the needs of the organization.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program; NYS licensed.

• 2+ years preferred related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrates an ability to utilize advanced health assessment and decision-making skills.

• Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; a self-starter; compatible and supportive; a team player.

• Maintains a good working relationship and effective communication both within the department and with other departments for the benefit of the patient.

• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function in stressful situations.

• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

• Attends outside clinical updates as required and attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled.

• Complies with all regulatory requirements and standards.

• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Expected Hours of Work:

An Employee must work a minimum of thirty (30) hours each week to maintain full-time status for benefit eligibility purposes, consistent with the requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Practice's benefits plan. Notwithstanding this benefits eligibility threshold, the expectations of the position require employees to work an average of forty (40) hours with overtime required as scheduled based on operational needs. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws, while exempt employees may be required to work additional hours as necessary to fulfill their job responsibilities. Overtime requirements will be determined based on the operational needs of the organization.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity). Premier Medical Group also offers a comprehensive set of benefits to compliment the base salary. The base annual salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000.

Travel Requirements:

Travel between Premier Medical Group office locations may be required.

Work Environment:

This role operates primarily in a clinical office setting. The environment is fast-paced and patient-focused, requiring the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain professionalism under pressure.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods. • Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. • Manual dexterity and visual acuity required for patient examinations and diagnostic procedures.

Additional:

This job description provides a general overview of the expectations and basic duties of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Premier Medical Group will assign additional duties and tasks that it deems necessary to meet the requirements of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above 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.

This is an onsite role based in the Hudson Valley, NY. No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Premier Medical Group does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.