Physician Assistant Job Description

A physician assistant (PA) is a physician (MD or DO) who practices medicine under the supervision of a physician.

PAs practice medicine under medical direction and collaborate with physicians to provide patient care.

PAs practice in a variety of clinical settings, including inpatient and outpatient settings.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Physician Assistant to join our team and help us provide patients with the best possible care. As a Physician Assistant, you will be responsible for examining patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing treatment plans. You will also play a key role in educating patients about their health and providing them with support and advice. If you are a compassionate and skilled health care professional, we want you on our team!

Physician Assistant Duties:

• Provide examination, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
• Understand, interpret and apply medical diagnostic and physical examination data, diagnostic test results, medication dosage, and treatment plans.
• -Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Visits with patients.
• Documents patient’s condition in patient record.
• Performs medical laboratory tests.
• Performs administrative duties such as vaccinations, physical examinations, and wound care.

Physician Assistant Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical and administrative support to medical physicians, including wellness exams, clinical procedures, and diagnosis.
• Outsource complete administrative support including scheduling, billing, insurance authorization, and ordering.
• Supervise patient check-ins and check-outs.
• Perform administrative duties such as managing patient records.
• Establish patient relationships by greeting patients, assessing their needs, and educating them on procedures.
• Answer phone call inquiries regarding appointments, insurance information, and billing.
• Assist in clerking clinic.

Requirements And Skills:

• PA/BS degree required.
• 1+ years of clinical PACU/ED experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be proficient with case management and documentation.
• Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must be proficient with EMR.

At [Company Name], we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to building a strong team. We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.