Description
The US Army Plastic Surgeon Officer examines, diagnoses, and treats or prescribes course of treatment and surgery for patients having conditions requiring plastic surgery.
Core Skills
- clinical information management
- electronic health record ehr usage
- data privacy and confidentiality hipaa context
- diagnostic decision making
- treatment planning and documentation
- interdisciplinary team collaboration
- patient education and communication
- quality assurance and clinical compliance
- time management in high volume clinics
Common Certifications
- American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) Board Certification
- State Medical License (MD/DO)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
- Joint Commission Standards Training
Civilian Career Paths
- SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- ADMINISTRATION
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