Advanced Practice Provider – Breast Risk Assessment

Duke Careers

. Provide direct patient care for new and return patients in person and virtually .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct patient care, including triage, physical examinations, and genetic test interpretation, while applying evidence-based hereditary cancer guidelines. Proficient in coordinating care, documenting patient information in electronic medical records, and educating patients on breast cancer risk management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Nurse Practitioner Program CompletionNational NP CertificationBLS CertificationExperience in High-Risk Breast ClinicAbility to Conduct Skin Punch Biopsies

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Hard Skills

Patient CareTriagePhysical ExaminationGenetic Test InterpretationDiagnostic ProceduresRisk-Reduction PlanningImaging OrderingLaboratory Studies OrderingPre-Authorization ConductingElectronic Medical Record Documentation

Soft Skills

CommunicationCritical ThinkingCustomer ServiceProblem ResolutionResource Utilization

Certifications & Qualifications

RN LicensureNP Approval to Practice in North CarolinaPhysician Assistant Certification

Industry Keywords

Breast Cancer Risk ManagementHereditary Cancer GuidelinesHigh-Risk Breast PatientsPatient EducationOutpatient Clinic Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct patient care for new and return patients in person and virtually
Perform triage, physical examinations, data collection, and documentation
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 evidence-based hereditary cancer guidelines in clinical practice
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 medications, including 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, condition, treatment response, 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 related to breast cancer risk
Demonstrate professionalism, customer service, communication, critical thinking, resource utilization, and problem-resolution skills

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
Physician Assistants: 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 NP certification required
Physician Assistants: North Carolina licensure and certification 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
Working knowledge of hereditary cancer guidelines
Ability to conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as skin punch biopsies
Ability to interpret genetic test results
Ability to order imaging, laboratory studies, medications, and professional consultations
Ability to conduct pre-authorizations and document patient information in the electronic medical record

Benefits

Comp & perks

Monday-Friday day shift with flexible hours to meet patient needs
Continuing education opportunities through case conferences, seminars, webinars, and conferences
Educational experiences for trainees and orientation sessions for team members