Advanced Practice Provider – Breast Risk Assessment

Duke Careers

. Provide direct patient care for new and return patients in person and virtually, including triage, physical exams, data collection, documentation, and care coordination .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct patient care, including triage, physical exams, and genetic test interpretation, while adhering to hereditary cancer guidelines. Proficient in documentation, care coordination, and patient education in breast cancer risk management.

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Direct Patient CareGenetic Test InterpretationHereditary Cancer GuidelinesElectronic Medical Record DocumentationPatient Education

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Hard Skills

TriagePhysical ExamsData CollectionDiagnostic ProceduresRisk-Reduction PlansPrescribing MedicationsOrdering Imaging StudiesConducting BiopsiesCare CoordinationInterpreting Test Results

Soft Skills

CommunicationCritical ThinkingCustomer ServiceProblem-SolvingProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Record Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

BLSNational Certification as NPPhysician Assistant Certification

Industry Keywords

Breast Cancer Risk ManagementHigh-Risk Breast ClinicCancer GeneticsHereditary Cancer ClinicNorth Carolina RN Licensure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct patient care for new and return patients in person and virtually, including triage, physical exams, data collection, documentation, and care coordination
Develop individualized screening and risk-reduction plans for high-risk breast patients
Monitor patients for changes in risk status, clinical changes, and genetic updates
Counsel and educate patients on breast cancer risk and management recommendations
Interpret genetic test results and communicate findings to patients and care teams
Apply hereditary cancer guidelines and evidence-based practices
Conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including skin punch biopsies
Order imaging, laboratory studies, and professional consultations
Conduct pre-authorizations for recommended studies
Prescribe appropriate interventions and risk-reducing medications
Follow up on test results and coordinate ongoing care, including imaging and pathology results
Conduct timely e-communication consultations from referring providers
Communicate pertinent patient information to physicians, referring providers, nursing staff, patient resource managers, and other healthcare providers
Document patient data, test results, laboratory results, conditions, treatment responses, and colleague communications in the electronic medical record
Provide outpatient clinic care without inpatient, after-hours call, or operating-room responsibilities
Participate in trainee education and team-member orientation
Pursue continuing education in breast cancer risk
Demonstrate professionalism, customer service, communication, critical thinking, resource utilization, and problem-solving

Requirements

What you’ll need

Nurse Practitioners: completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a master’s degree in nursing
Physician Assistants: completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program; bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree strongly preferred
BLS required
Nurse Practitioners: current or compact RN licensure and NP approval to practice in North Carolina
Nurse Practitioners: national certification as an NP required
Physician Assistants: licensed in North Carolina
Physician Assistants: certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
APP experience preferred
Experience in a high-risk breast clinic or cancer genetics preferred
Experience in a breast surgery clinic and/or hereditary cancer clinic favored
Ability to provide direct patient care, conduct examinations and procedures, order studies, prescribe medications, interpret genetic test results, and document in the electronic medical record
Working knowledge of hereditary cancer guidelines and evidence-based clinical practice
Primary availability Monday through Friday, day shift, with flexibility to meet clinic needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Continuing education opportunities through case conferences, seminars, webinars, and conferences
Participation in educational experiences for trainees
Flexible hours to meet patient needs