Advanced Care Practitioner - Gynecology & Women's Health

Advanced Care Practitioner - Gynecology & Women's Health

Job Summary: The "Advanced Care Practitioner” for Gynecology provides specialized, advanced women’s health care to patients under the supervision of a gynecologist, including diagnosing and managing conditions, performing physical examinations, ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, educating patients, and collaborating with the healthcare team; often requiring a Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies with a gynecology focus and relevant clinical experience. 

(This is a full time position that will support our GYN team at Billingsley, Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm) Key responsibilities may include:

• The services provided include prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all issues involving women's health.
• Perform annual and regular preventive examinations on patients to diagnose various gynecological conditions.
• Family planning.
• Conduct physical exams, analyze medical histories and treat problems originating from the female reproductive system and its related hormones.
• Perform various diagnostic tests on patients, which include Pap smears, STD tests, ultrasounds, hormone profile blood tests, colposcopies, and endometrial and vulvar biopsies.
• Explaining test results, diagnoses, and treatment options to patients.
• Coordination of care between the gynecologist and other specialists.
• Educate patients on reproductive health issues and disease prevention.
• Care for transgender people

Requirements:

Education and Certifications:

• Completion of an accredited physician assistant or nurse practitioner program with appropriate certification exams.
• Has and maintains current Physician Assistant license with the North Carolina Medical Board or Nurse Practitioner license with the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Must have or be eligible for a DEA license.
• Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in NC required.
• BLS for healthcare provider from AHA or American Red Cross required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice.
• Completion of Hepatitis B Vaccine and Flu Vaccine Form will be required.  Candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
• Completion of TB test will be required.

Experience:

• 1+ year of experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Work consistently requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift and support weight of 35 pounds.
• Ability to concentrate on details.
• Use of computer for long periods of time.