Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Columbia, SC (Forest Drive)

Position Summary

Plans, evaluates, and implements high quality medical care with appropriate resource management to patients, both adults and children in cooperation with center physicians.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Adheres to the service and courtesy standard of WellStreet Urgent Care by delivering the highest standard of patient satisfaction at all times.
2. Provides patient care within the respective clinical area which complies with the Professional Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations and WellStreet Urgent Care policies and procedures.
3. Provides and/or serves as a resource for patient/family and staff education.
4. Provides an authenticated report of all services rendered and maintains accurate and complete records in an acceptable manner.
5. Completes necessary documentation and ensures communication to facilitate patient care and appropriate reimbursement
6. Participates in meetings/activities as required to support operations of the urgent care center.
7. Participates in activities that enhance professional development, complete and maintain certification in BLS or ACLS (ATLS, PALS, or NALS optional) and maintains any additional specialty training/certifications as required by the area assigned.
8. Performs other responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program of study
• Licensed Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in accordance with the state of South Carolina.
• 2 Years experience in urgent care or emergency medicine.
• Current DEA registration, preferred.
• Meets eligibility requirements for credentialing as part of the WellStreet Urgent Care & Prisma medical staff.
• BLS certification is required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and other employees.

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