Physician Assistant - Medical jobs in Reading, PA
Physician Assistant - Medical assesses, plans, and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Being a Physician Assistant - Medical orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. Participates in daily patient rounds, writes progress notes, conducts patient education, writes prescriptions, and prepares discharge summaries. Additionally, Physician Assistant - Medical requires completion of the PANCE exam administered by National Commission of the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Requires a master's degree of Health Sciences for Physician Assistants or related. Typically reports to a physician. Requires Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C). Requires State license to practice. Physician Assistant - Medical's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Medical Assistant - Spring Township Primary Care
- St. Lukes Physician Group Inc
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Reading, PA
FULL_TIME
- St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Medical Assistant’s primary responsibility is to assist in the delivery of health care management for the practice. This will include actively participating and supporting primary clinical teams. The Medical Assistant is a professional member of the interdisciplinary team and consistently demonstrates and promotes the values of the organization. The Medical Assistant will work with and receive supervision from the practice manager, physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Actively participates in maintaining and/or improving quality improvement initiatives. Effectively manages the scheduling of appointments and tracking of referrals. Opens and closes office as required. Assists in capturing patient demographic information. Actively participates in department activities to include: attends departmental meetings; actively participates as a team member in resolution of problems as they are identified; analyzes current procedures, bringing suggestions for improvement to the attention of team members and supervisors for consideration. Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating the patient’s medical record prior to the appointment with recent test results and correspondence and determines needed services by conferring with physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Completes pre-charting of all value based pieces up to 5 days prior to patient’s appointment. Send messages to the Care Team, when warranted. Responsible for prepping patients for their examination and escorting them into the exam room. Preparation includes: height, weight and vital signs; update medication list; update allergies in record; update personal, family and social history; inquire about smoking status; obtains the reason for the visit. Provides other patient care services as needed/directed: keeps exam rooms clean; maintaining clinical supplies in exam rooms; cleans and autoclaves contaminated instruments ; gives injections or immunizations; within State approved scope of practice; phlebotomy; pulmonary functions/nebulizer; EKG; OB/GYN exams assist as needed. Responsible to dispose Bio-Hazardous waste and regular waste per practice protocol. Maintains vaccine temp logs, inventory and ordering of medical supplies (i.e.: vaccines, medications), disposing of expired sample medication, and stocking rooms to set par levels. As appropriate assists with scheduling outpatient testing, pre-certifying patients for procedures and referral processing, responds to patient communications within practice guidelines, refill medications per practice protocol, provides patients with information relating to their visit (info packets, vaccine advisory sheets, etc). Communicates and coordinates with providers or Care Coordinators regarding hospital discharge, ED visits, consulting physicians, community resources, disease management, patient self-management, patient and/or family education on chronic conditions, individualized patient care plan, and follow-up contact with patient as indicated to ensure compliance with recommendations, medications, labs or other testing as well as specialist visits. Reviews in-basket clinical pool messages and complete necessary information in order to clear the message. Maintains referral work queue and update notes in order to communicate with other departments. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Requires sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours at time). Requires continual use of fingers for patient care, writing and computer entry. Routinely uses upper extremities; occasional requirement to lift up to 25 pounds. Occasionally push cart with supplies up to 30 pounds. Occasionally push wheelchair with patient weighing up to 325 pounds. Regularly requires ability to stoop, bend and reach above shoulder level. Requires ability to hear normal conversation and good general, near and peripheral vision. EDUCATION: HS diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Two years experience in a similar healthcare setting is preferred; customer service experience is strongly preferred; BLS/CPR: current or within 60 days of hire; through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Where applicable, a 30/60/90 day on-boarding checklist will be completed during the on-boarding process for new or transferred employees to confirm mastery of skills relevant to the service line. This on-boarding checklist will be acknowledged by practice leadership or a provider when appropriate; records will be retained at the practice location. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 20,000 employees providing services at 15 campuses and 300 outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $3.5 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Fortune/Merative 11 times total and eight years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. SLUHN has been named a Top Workplaces 2023 by the Morning Call. In addition, St. Luke’s has been named a Top Workplace nationally, in the Philadelphia region, and in New Jersey. St. Luke’s is the ONLY healthcare institution in Pennsylvania and the third-highest ranked healthcare entity in the nation to be deemed a Top Workplace in 2023. In 2023, St. Luke’s was named one of America’s Best Employers for Women by Forbes. St. Luke’s was the only employer in the Lehigh Valley to be named to the list and was one of only two healthcare employers in Pennsylvania to receive the designation. St. Luke’s University Health Network is the top-ranked Lehigh Valley-based employer in Forbes Magazine’s ranking of employers in Pennsylvania. Learn More Here.
- 17 Days Ago
Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Neonatal in Pottstown, PA
- Adelphi Medical Staffing
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Pottstown, PA
FULL_TIME
- Job Quick Facts:• Specialty: Neonatology NP/PA • Job Type: Locum Tenens• Facility Location: Pottstown, PA• Service Setting: Outpatient• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental• Coverage Period: ASAP - Mar 3...
- 1 Month Ago
Patient Concierge- Geisinger St. Lukes Medical Office Building
- St. Lukes Physician Group Inc
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Orwigsburg, PA
FULL_TIME
- St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisf...
- 1 Month Ago
Physician Assistant
- Sanatoga Center
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Pottstown, PA
FULL_TIME
- Seeking a Full-Time provider for our Sanatoga Center located in Pottstown, PA. This position can be filled by a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Genesis Physician Services (GPS), part of Gen...
- 1 Month Ago
Locum - Physician - CT Surgery
- JETT Medical Staffing
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Reading, PA
FULL_TIME
- Locum - Physician, Cardiothoracic Surgery opportunity in Pennsylvania.To Begin Immediately - OngoingScheduled Clinic Hours & CallInpatient & OutpatientCoverage type: CT Services to Community Hospital ...
- 17 Days Ago
Medical Assistant
- DermDox Dermatology
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Reading, PA
FULL_TIME
- Job Summary The Medical Assistant is responsible for obtaining patient records and test results, preparing treatment rooms for examinations and assists our practitioners during medical procedures. Ess...
- 17 Days Ago
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Physician Assistant
- Hired! Solutions
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Lansdale, PA
- The role of the Physician Assistant works under the Medical Director and under direct supervision of the Director of Cli...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physician Assistant Dermatology
- Geisinger
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Hegins, PA
- Job Title: Physician Assistant Dermatology Location: Danville, Pennsylvania Job Category: Physician Assistant, Advanced ...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physician Assistant Dermatology
- Geisinger
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Valley View, PA
- Job Title: Physician Assistant Dermatology Location: Danville, Pennsylvania Job Category: Physician Assistant, Advanced ...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physician Assistant
- Signify Health
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Lancaster, PA
- Are you interested in working flexible hours, connecting with people one-on-one, and helping them re-engage with their h...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physician Assistant, Certified
- Hiring Now!
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Lancaster, PA
- Are you interested in working flexible hours, connecting with people one-on-one, and helping them re-engage with their h...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Nurse Practitioner /Physician Assistant
- Berks Genesis Family Medicine PC
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Reading, PA
- Job Description Job Description Benefits/Perks Competitive Compensation Great Work Environment Career Advancement Opport...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physician Assistant
- Vista Staffing
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Lebanon, PA
- We have an open locum tenens position in Pennsylvania! Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Medical - Cardiovascula...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physician Assistant
- Hired! Solutions
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Lansdale, PA
- The role of the Physician Assistant works under the Medical Director and under direct supervision of the Director of Cli...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ RED-ing; Pennsylvania German: Reddin) is a city in and the county seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a population of 87,575, it is the fifth-largest city in Pennsylvania. Located in the southeastern part of the state, it is the principal city of the Greater Reading Area, and is furthermore included in the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden PA-NJ-DE-MD Combined Statistical Area.
The city, which is approximately halfway between the state's most populous city, Philadelphia, and the state capital, Harrisburg (as well as about halfway between Allentown and Lancaster)...
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