Army
MEDICAL

MOS

61L

Plastic Surgeon

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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