Job Position

Physician Assistant

Classification
Non-Exempt

Reports to

Clinic Coordinator

Date

August 2017

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary

Under the general and direct supervision of the Clinic Coordinator, provides clinical support for the company. Perform other diverse duties as requested or required.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Computer Systems: GE Centricity Practice Management (PM), GE Centricity Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Kryptiq Secure Messaging, Satellite Med Email and Website, Microsoft Word and WaspTime.

Primary Duties:

Direct and indirect medical care services and treatments that ensure the safety, comfort, and protection of patients. Perform physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs. Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition. May discuss case with other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan. May prescribe or recommend drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures. May refer patients for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment. Maintains appropriate documentation in patient records and signs all patient documents in a timely manner (4 weeks) to ensure continuity of care. Follow quality control guidelines in accordance with company policy. Observes and practices standard precautions.

Licensing: Responsible for maintaining current board certification and state license. Provide copies of updated licensing to the office manager or human resources. Maintain continuing education as directed to maintain Board Certification.

Procedures: Practice only within the guidelines as permitted by license and state regulations. Assist physicians and other staff with all procedures as needed. Follow appropriate protocol to ensure the patient’s health and safety.

Phones: Utilize phone system properly, answer phones in a courteous manner, quickly identify caller’s needs, route calls appropriately, create complete flag and phone notes and route appropriately. Reply to all phone notes and flags in a timely manner (48 hours). Respond to all patient questions and requests within protocol in a timely (48 hours) and professional manner.

Communication: Communicate with all staff, patients, and other healthcare providers using phones, CPS flags and phone notes, secure messaging, and Company email; utilizing each method when appropriate. Follow up and seek resolution to complaints per policy and reports them to the office manager. Report all incidents as per policy.

Marginal Job Functions

• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines and dignity per Satellite Med mission statement
• Maintain proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that Satellite Med is operated in an efficient and cost-effective manner
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Verify patient identification with each encounter
• Work with coworkers as part of a team
• Attends Satellite Med meetings as required
• Assist clinical coordinator or other administrative staff with assigned tasks
• Maintain positive and cooperative attitude with patients and employees
• Proficient communication skills to interact with patients and the public
• Maintain integrity while handling all financial transactions
• Proper care of Company property and equipment
• Proper knowledge and use of security and emergency procedures

Competencies

• Flexibility
• Communication Proficiency
• Collaboration Skills
• Customer/Client Focus
• Technical Capacity

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

Physical Requirements (may include but not limited to or by):

Carrying, Hearing, Pulling, Stooping, Walking, Kneeling, Seeing, Talking, Feeling, Lifting, Sitting, Balancing, Grasping, Standing

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This position offers both part-time and full-time positions.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Job Standards

Education

· Undergraduate degree with the completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program is required.

· Current State License and Board Certification is required.

· BLS, and AED certifications are required.

Experience

· Prior experience as a Physician Assistant is requested but not required

o Prior experience in direct patient care is accepted

· Pay Rate is based upon experience level.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required for this position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Other requested traits/skills

Must display Computer Proficiency in all systems, Exemplary Customer Service Skills, Practical Problem Solving Skills, Organization Skills, Communication Skills, Ability to work under stress and with frequent interruptions, Ability to multi- task.

Must be Courteous, patient, respectful, tactful, friendly, detailed, motivated, persistent, highly focused, meticulous, thorough, assertive, critical thinker, resourceful, positive, dependable, team player.