POSITION SUMMARY

The Physician Assistant provides primary health care and performs selective medical services such as examinations, formulation of treatment plans and therapeutic procedures, in all clinical venues, under the direction of the physicians. The Physician Assistant actively participates as a member of the healthcare team, engages patients, families, and caregivers in coordination of patient care.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

1. Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program.

Experience:

1. One year of medical care experience preferably as a Physician Assistant in a medical practice.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

1. The Physician Assistant demonstrates knowledge of professional medical practice and care protocols, assessing patient health, administration of medications and delivering care following a treatment plan.
2. Demonstrates knowledge of physician office procedures, medical terminology, ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines.
3. Demonstrates skill in applying and modifying principles, methods and techniques of medicine and provides on-going patient care.
4. Demonstrates skill in gathering and analyzing patient data and interpreting findings.
5. Demonstrates skill in preparing and maintaining records utilizing computer software.
6. Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills.
7. Demonstrates ability to perform in a fast paced, stressful, high traffic medical office, exam room and operating room settings.  May be exposed to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, bodily fluids and other conditions common to a clinic environment. May require working irregular hours and working under stress in emergency situations.  May require travel to other offices.

License/Certification/Registration:

1. Valid State of Pennsylvania Physician Assistant license.
2. Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.
3. Registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for authorization to prescribe controlled substances.
4. Board Certified, recertified or eligible by the National Commission or Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
5. Written Agreement(s) with supervising physician(s).

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general supervision from the Physician / Practice Manager.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

None