Physician Assistant
Company: Akahi Associates LLC
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: April 8, 2021
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Job Description:
Clinical Advisor Akahi Associates, LLC is seeking a highly
qualified Clinical Advisor to work at our client site National
Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
(NIAMS) in Bethesda, MD. This is a full-time position with
benefits. 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. TASKS/SERVICES. The
contractor shall be guided by existing policies, procedures,
directions, orders, and other guidance: Obtain informed
consent/assent of adult and pediatric dermatology patients on
research protocols; maintain informed consent documentation; ensure
adherence to institutional policies and procedures. Screen patients
for entry onto research protocols; evaluate patient eligibility for
study enrollment based on thorough patient interviews and review of
medical records. Obtain medical histories and perform physical
examinations; place medical orders; review laboratory results for
normal and abnormal findings. Create timelines and calendars of
protocol related requirements by study visit (e.g., procedures,
interventions, diagnostic tests, laboratory blood work); create
order sets for CRIS computer systems; input orders for individual
patients; schedule visits. Track protocol-related study data (e.g.,
physical exams, medical histories, current medications, adverse
events, results of diagnostic tests and lab data); transcribe into
case report forms. Monitor and document subject's response to
therapy; grade and complete written documentation of adverse
events; communicate findings to appropriate personnel (e.g.,
principal investigators, IRB, FDA, others); make recommendations
for appropriate intervention. Contribute to the analysis of study
data; participate in the publishing of findings. Recruit healthy
subjects and patients; interview subjects to obtain social,
medical/surgery and autoimmune diseases history, and medication
history. Perform in-depth medical assessments of patients; analyze
trends in patient conditions; identify problems; alter treatment
regimens in keeping with research protocols when appropriate
(including abnormal lab values). Review patient's charts to collect
relevant clinical data such as laboratory test results, alter
treatment regimens in keeping with research protocols when
appropriate (including changes in dosage of protocol medications,
suspension of patient's participation in a protocol, order
additional diagnostic tests, refer patient to a standard treatment
in a community setting). Analyze recurring trends that might result
in new protocols or modifications of existing protocols. Perform
comprehensive patient management services as appropriate, including
writing admission, transfer and discharge orders; order and
interpret diagnostic tests; document through in-depth progress
notes and dictation summaries. Provide skillful monitoring of
patients for possible adverse reactions to drugs or procedures that
may require emergency treatment or revision of prescribed regimen;
perform emergency management procedures on unstable patients;
initiate emergency measures; interpret observations to physicians.
Receive and respond to inquiries from referring physicians, private
hospital staff and patients regarding the diagnosis and eligibility
for research protocols. Maintain contact with patients and
referring physicians to explain patient's condition and symptoms;
interpret results of laboratory tests; discuss the future status of
patients who have participated in the studies. Follow up on
patients throughout study to schedule tests, follow up exams, and
admissions. Present data at clinical staff meetings. Evaluate,
diagnose and develop a treatment plan for patients seen in
Dermatology consultation. Follow-up on biopsy results and other
test results following consultation and communicate these results
to the attending physician and the referring team. DELIVERABLES.
Upon request, the contractor shall provide documentation evidence
of any and/or all work product, including, but not limited to, the
following tasks: Work products and documents related to recruiting
healthy subjects and patients; interviewing subjects; obtaining
social, medical/surgical, autoimmune and medication history;
performing physical examinations; placing medical orders; reviewing
lab results. Work products and documents related to performing
medical assessments of patients; reviewing patient charts;
analyzing trends in patient conditions; identifying problems;
altering treatments. Work products and documents related to
performing comprehensive patient management services; writing
admission, transfer and discharge orders; ordering and interpreting
diagnostic tests; documenting in notes and dictation summaries;
monitoring patients for adverse reactions; initiating emergency
measures. Work products and documents related to collecting data,
patient education and counseling; receiving and responding to
inquiries; coordinating and ensuring collection of specimens and
testing. Work products and documents related to maintaining contact
with patients and referring physicians; discussing future status of
patients; following up on patients throughout study; scheduling
tests, follow up exams, transportation and admissions; presenting
data at clinical staff meetings. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSE, PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS OR OTHER EXPERTISE REQUIRED. The contractor must have:
Master's degree in Nursing Education or a related discipline. Three
(3) years of specialized experience plus a BA/BS degree is
equivalent to a Master's degree. Minimum of eight (8) years of
experience in the healthcare professional education field. Must
have current certification by the National Commission on
Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and current license
as a Physician Assistant in the state of Maryland or, if licensed
in another state, documentation that a Maryland license is pending.
Must be a graduate of an accredited physician assistant program.
Current certification in BLS required. Strong communications
skills, both oral and written. Excellent analytical, organizational
and time management skills. The position has been posted through
the AIS job board platforms that share positions with social media
sites, major job board aggregators, and search engines. For further
information, to view the EEO Is The Law poster. Qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation,
gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Only
qualified individuals who are being considered will be contacted
for an interview. Years Experience: 3 - 5 years Bonus/Commission:
No
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