Nearly thirty years ago, quadmed was born out of the idea that health care should be simpleBy providing employers and their employees with quality onsite and near-site primary care, with a focus on wellness and prevention, we make a culture of health and well-being possibleOur caregivers working as a team, and with ample appointment times, have the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships that produce measurable health improvement resultsWe’re proud to be a nationally recognized leader committed to transforming health care for the betterAt quadmed you can showcase your skills and your passion for patient care.
This position will be providing day-to-day clinical and operational activities for occupational health servicesThis will be accomplished by evaluating, treating, and educating patients in an occupational clinic settingUnder the collaboration of an occupational medicine physician, provides a broad scope of services including evaluation of injuries and illnesses, surveillance and regulatory exams, disability management and preventative servicesPerforms testing, refers to physicians as needed, and performs administrative procedures within their scope and licensure of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
This role is located in flushing, ny.
*4 hours a week during the evening*
Key responsibilities
Provides prompt, appropriate clinical care to all employees in conformance with company policies, clinical protocols, state regulations and ethical standardsThis includes worksite injury/illness triage, treatment coordination with the client, and referral to specialists as necessary.
Performs other duties to include recording of vital signs, audiograms, vision testing, urine collection, spirometry, respirator fit testing, injections and basic first aid
Provides employees with protocols and best practices for ehs within the workplace
Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agent
Provides employees with educational materials (handouts) on how to prevent injuries in the workplace, stop the spread of covid, preventative measures, etc.
Follows all established rules and guidelines of evidence-based care and best clinical practice
Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families
Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff and client representative which allows for consultation, collaboration, or referral.
Refers to appropriate specialists outside the health center in a medically appropriate and efficient manner
Demonstrates exceptional and effective collaborative partnership and communication style with both patients and staff
Actively engage in quality improvement, leadership and compliance.
Participates in quality improvement, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the health center requirements for quadmed
Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organization information and follows federal and state regulations and organization policies regarding protection of patient information.
Effectively communicates with patients through technology to include email, video, telephonic, and text while complying with quadmed policy and practices
Job requirements
Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis
Education:
The successful candidate will have completed a master`s degree level physician assistant program from an accredited college/university.
Experience:
The ideal candidate will have at least three years primary care practice experience, occupational health experience required.
The ability to work independently, and experience working with an electronic medical record (emr).
Certificates, licenses, registrations:
Active and unrestricted applicable licensure
Cpr or bls certification within 60 days of hire
Certification in occupational health related services (caoch, niosh-approved spirometry) preferred
Npi & dea
Dot certification required
Knowledge, skills & abilities:
An understanding of the patient care procedures, medical protocols, and testing procedures necessary to support an occupational health center.
Requires the ability to communicte effectively both orally and in writing
Requries organizational and decision-making abilities
Requires excellent assessment skills
Computer skills required (electronic medical record experience preferred)
Proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion
Additional company information
We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.
Quadmed and quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversityWe are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplaceQuadmed and quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local lawsQuadmed and quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
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