Physician Assistant - Surgical under the direction of physician, performs first assistant surgical duties, including tissue retraction and suturing. Completes pre-op tasks including physical examinations and recording health history. Being a Physician Assistant - Surgical orders appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. Participates in daily patient rounds, writes progress notes, conducts patient education, writes prescriptions, and prepares discharge summaries Requires completion of the PANCE exam administered by National Commission of the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Additionally, Physician Assistant - Surgical 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 - Surgical'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)
Schedule/Hours:
This position is usually 5 days per week Monday-Friday. Schedule varies but usually between the hours of 7:00am - 4:30pm. Some weeks you will just work a half day on either Monday or Wednesday.
Job duties include:
Patient care including assisting in surgeries and sedations, exams, taking vitals, (Experience with dental assisting or other patient care in a healthcare setting is preferred)
Sterilizing equipment and cleaning patient rooms
Taking x-rays (we can get you certified if you are not already)
BLS certification will be required, but can be completed after you are hired.
We are looking for a team-player who can handle a fast-paced environment, enjoys working hard, and is comfortable and friendly working with patients and other staff members.
Cross-trained to help with front desk, scheduling, and answering phones
Interviews:
Interviews will be conducted at our office on Thursday, April 4th and Tuesday, April 9th and should take 15-30 minutes. A few candidates will be invited to do a second interview that will be scheduled as a longer working interview.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
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Work Location: In person