Advanced Practice Provider

Job Title

Advanced Practice Provider

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Student Health Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$7,370.19 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What we believe

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .”

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five schools and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

Texas A&M Health is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider to serve as a member of the Medical Staff of Student Health Services. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate, specific facilities at Texas A&M University may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate and will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place.

Job Description Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider, under direction, provides primary health care to the students of Texas A&M University. Acts in accordance with relevant licensing/certification boards and state/federal laws regulating Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.  

Required Education:

Successful completion of an accredited education program for Physician Assistants or of an accredited advanced practice nursing education program at or beyond the master’s degree level.

Required Experience:

None.

Preferred Experience:

1 year of experience in an outpatient, hospital or college health setting.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) in the State of Texas. Board certified or eligible to be board certified.

Candidate must be licensed/board certified prior to hire date. Licensure/certification must be maintained for continued employment.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Ability to use and manage an electronic medical records system.

Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

Ability to apply modern techniques of medicine.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Interpersonal and organizational skills.

Time management capabilities and prioritization skills.

Knowledge of IDC-10 and CPT billing and coding principles and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

Patient Care

Provides health care to students, including medical examinations, ordering/interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing/administering medications or treatments, and providing patient counseling/education regarding health maintenance, disease/injury prevention, and healthy lifestyles. Consults with or refers patients to appropriate providers when patient illness/injury exceeds scope of practice or expertise. Acts in accordance with all relevant state/federal laws and licensing boards regulating nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

EMR

Accurately documents patient encounters and care activities in the electronic medical records system (EMR) in a timely manner. Responds to inquiries regarding medical coding selections from coding/billing staff in a timely manner.

Continuing Education/Accreditation

Participates in continuing education activities to maintain licensure and knowledge of medical practices. Maintains knowledge of coding procedures. Participates in accreditation activities.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned. Serves on committees as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.