Description

JOB PURPOSE : Responsible for providing a variety of patient care activities under the supervision of a physician, physician extender, or registered nurse in accordance with established guidelines and standards.

Duty assignments vary and include, but are not limited to front office and back office functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• 1. Meets and greets patients;
• 2. Obtains appropriate patient information and medical history;
• 3. Accurately completes and documents patient medical and physical histories and other related items in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR);
• 4. Records vital signs; Performs EKG, spirometry and or other similar non-complex office procedures;
• 5. Aids the physician, extender, and or nursing staff during treatment, examination, and or testing of patients - may include injections and immunizations;
• 6. Prepares and maintains examination and treatment areas;
• 7. Maintains examination / treatment rooms, including inventory of supplies and equipment;
• 8. Under the supervision of a licensed personnel, distributes educational information and instructions for patient care, diagnostics, and other appropriate treatments;
• 9. Coordinates telephone requests to refill prescription drug medications in accordance with physician instructions;
• 10. Advises physician and or nurse of patient's adverse reaction to medication and / or treatment to medication and / or treatment;
• 11. Attends required meetings, in-services, and participates in committees as required;
• 12. Practices Standard Precautions, including handwashing and disposal of bio-hazardous materials;
• 13. Complies with established risk management, HIPAA, and safety procedures;
• 14. Front office duties to include, but not limited to, registration, cashiering, scheduling appointments, tests, and / or hospital admissions;
• 15. Performs lab duties; including but not limited to, phlebotomy, order entry, collects specimen, establishes chain of custody if applicable, and labels for delivery to appropriate authority for testing;
• 16. Schedules procedures;
• 17. Completes medical and physical history forms and other related information requested by third party payors;
• 18. Receives incoming telephone calls from patients and responds accordingly, under a physician or other licensed provider's guidance;
• 19. Notifies patient of their test results as directed by a physician or licensed provider;
• 20. May be the primary clinical support for a physician;
• 21. Establishes, organizes, and maintains patient medical record;

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing.

Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Proficient computer skills.

Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED : High School diploma or GED.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED : One year of experience in a medical office setting

MINIMUM LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW : None

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

ACLS through the American Heart Association : required as needed by the practice.

School : Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP);

or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES); or similarly recognized accrediting organization or completion of a Nursing Assistant program.

BLS required

Diversity & Inclusion

At Piedmont Healthcare we embrace diverse ideas, perspectives, and skills to create a collaborative workplace where the best talent wants to succeed.

We celebrate differences and recognize that they allow us to care for our community.

Excellence at Work

Piedmont is a certified Great Place to Work™ a national designation based on employee feedback about trust, workplace culture and experience.

In 2019, Forbes named Piedmont one of Georgia’s 10 best employers and the highest-ranked healthcare provider.

Description

Minimum Qualifications

Physician Assistant

Education : Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant program; Masters strongly preferred

Licenses / Certifications :

• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Inc.
• Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners
• Eligibility for DEA licensure
• Basic Cardiac Life Certification or Advanced Cardiac Life Certification)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills :

• Two (2) years clinical experience preferred in area of intended practice
• First Assist and / or EVD experience preferred
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions;

delivers on our brand promise of we advance health through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

• Provides health promotion and the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patient problems which includes the use and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic intervention, assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient / family needs throughout the disease process and across the health wellness-illness continuum as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, according to the age / needs of the patient population served.
• For prescriptive authority, APRN or PA acts under the delegation of a supervising physician, maintaining an active Prescriptive Authority agreement in accordance with regulations and policy.
• Practices within approved protocols, guidelines, and clinical pathways and evidence based medicine.
• Transitions between inpatient / outpatient.
• Directs and evaluates throughput; delegates or provides backup assistance including triage.
• Ability to float, round to multiple facilities and / or take call (first call).
• External Ventricular Drain (EVD) Insertion (Mischer Neurosciences only).
• Provides accurate billing, coding and documentation.
• Completes medical records and submit charges in a timely manner.
• Responsible for overall unit performance in collaboration with physicians or other providers.
• First Assist physicians in performing surgical procedures by providing support as needed.
• Obtains medical histories; performs physical examinations / reviews / orders / interprets diagnostic tests and radiographic results;

formulates and manages patient treatment plan and outcomes; provides interventions and performs procedures within legal cope and authority that the APRN or PA is approved, delegated to and credentialed to perform including but not limited to incision and drainage, pelvic exams, lesion removal / destruction, suturing, and casting / splinting.

Collaborates in the development and evaluation of patient care. Updates clinical guidelines / protocols / pathways; works autonomously and accepts accountability for outcomes;

signs orders in accordance with institution and state board requirements; collaborates in research and teaching projects and applies research to practice.

• Uses interpersonal and verbal communication skills to educate patient / family on care resources; participates in process improvement and multidisciplinary clinical outcome improvement activities utilizing advanced nursing expertise.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory / continuing education and skills competency;

supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

• Other duties as assigned.

Emory Healthcare is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join the expanding Urology program. Hybrid opportunity (hospital, OR, and clinic) with positions available at multiple Emory locations.

Why Emory?

Our priority is patient and family centered care. We value patient safety and quality. Our advanced practice providers are part of a comprehensive and collaborative care team.

Work in an academic environment seeing a variety of urologic patients including General Urology, Men’s Health, Female Urology, Oncology and Stones.

We will provide outstanding training and mentorship experiences for all professionals and trainees engaged in research and care within our multidisciplinary team.

The APPs Responsibilities Include :

• Assists in the evaluation and treatment of new and established patients in a hybrid model inpatient, OR, and outpatient
• Inpatient duties and surgical assisting
• Work closely with residents and physicians doing hospital and ER consults
• Dedicated administrative time; no night or weekend call
• Documents the delivery of care in the individual's medical records

Minimum Qualifications :

• 2 + years of inpatient PA experience required
• Surgical experience preferred
• BLS certification required
• National certification
• Licensed or eligible to practice in the state of Georgia
• Be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Who We Are :

Emory Healthcare is a nationally recognized academic medical center and the only health network in the state with a full range of hospitals, clinics and local practices.

Our teams integrate science and caring to transform medicine and redefine care. Emory’s compensation plan offers great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 403b, and more!

EEO / AA / Disability / Veteran Employer

Posting Details

Position Information Posting Number NONAC2915 Job Title Physician Assistant - East Point Position Title Physician Assistant - East Point Position Type Non-Faculty Number of vacancies 2 Salary Commensurate with experience Department MHC Family Medicine Position Summary Morehouse School of Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider.

The position will provide ambulatory services for Morehouse Healthcare. The Physician Assistant will practice under the direction of the supervising Physician and will provide medical services to patients.

The Physician Assistant will primarily perform diagnosing, orders, conducts, supervises and interprets diagnostic and laboratory tests, prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments in the direct management of acute and chronic illness and disease.

• Promotes health and the prevention of illness and injury.
• Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professional to treat and manage patient health problems.
• Directs patient / family care, consultation, research, patient / families / groups / and communities advocacy, performance improvement, and leadership & professional development.

Specialty Areas :

Family Medicine Minimum Qualifications

• Current graduate of Accredited Physician Assistant Program
• Valid Georgia license as a Physician Assistant certification, DEA and Pharmacy license
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
• Long-term acute care and nursing home experience. Preferred Qualifications
• Previous ambulatory or family medicine experience.

Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants will need to upload a copy of their PA license. Job Duties

Mission Statement - Uncompromising Service One Patient at a Time. We will Delight our Patients, Communities, and Caregivers by Relentlessly Delivering Exceptional Care and a WOW Experience.

Position Summary Plans, evaluates, and implements high quality medical care with appropriate resource management to patients, both adults and children in cooperation with center physicians.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Adheres to the service and courtesy standard of WellStreet Urgent Care by delivering the highest standard of patient satisfaction at all times.

Provides patient care within the respective clinical area which complies with the Professional Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations and WellStreet Urgent Care policies and procedures.

Provides and / or serves as a resource for patient / family and staff education. Provides an authenticated report of all services rendered and maintains accurate and complete records in an acceptable manner.

Completes necessary documentation and ensures communication to facilitate patient care and appropriate reimbursement Participates in meetings / activities as required to support operations of the urgent care center.

Participates in activities that enhance professional development, complete and maintain certification in BLS or ACLS (ATLS, PALS, or NALS optional) and maintains any additional specialty training / certifications as required by the area assigned.

Performs other responsibilities as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Advanced degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program of study Licensed Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant in accordance with the state of Georgia.

2 Year Experience in urgent care or emergency medicine preferred. Current DEA registration, preferred. Meets eligibility requirements for credentialing as part of the WellStreet Urgent Care medical staff.

BLS certification is required. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and other employees. Powered by JazzHR