Description

Responsibilities
Provide patient care in a rheumatology practice.
Evaluate patients, establish appropriate diagnoses, and develop care plans in consultation with rheumatologists as needed.
Perform arthrocentesis and musculoskeletal ultrasound procedures. Training is available if needed.
Manage medications and complete medication-related documentation.
Complete patient charts on the same day as the visit.
Document and code office visits accurately to support appropriate billing; review billing items as assigned.
Work collaboratively with rheumatologists, doctors, medical assistants, front-desk staff, and the laboratory team to support a smooth patient experience.
Manage time and visit flow carefully, with particular attention to reducing patient wait times.

Requirements

Current Nurse Practitioner license in Maryland and appropriate national certification.
Ability to provide patient care in a rheumatology practice and consult with rheumatologists as needed.
Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
Ability to document visits and complete charts on the same day.
Ability to enter appropriate diagnoses and coding for office visits and complete related billing tasks.
Experience managing medications and completing medication-related documentation.
Commitment to coordinating care with physicians, medical assistants, front-desk staff, and laboratory staff.
Ability to help maintain an efficient schedule and minimize patient wait times.
Rheumatology and weight-management experience preferred.
Arthrocentesis and musculoskeletal ultrasound experience is a plus; training is available if needed.
Experience with Allscripts EMR is preferred.