Physician Assistant – Wprc

Physician Assistant – Wprc

Requirements

• Graduate from accredited Physician’s Assistant program with Surgical training.
• Certification from the National Commission of Physician’s Assistants.
• Knowledge of the professional medical practice and care to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of organizations policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skilled in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of medicine to provide on-going patient care.
• Skilled in taking medical history, assessing medical conditions and interpreting finds.
• Skilled in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situation.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and gather medical information.
• Give physical exams to make correct diagnoses.
• Work with Physicians and Nurses to prescribe and administer medications.
• Monitor patient progress and make adjustments to treatment.
• Instruct patients and their families about best practices at home.
• Document and update patient records.
• Refer patients to specialists or order laboratory tests as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior operating room experience preferred.