Description
POSITION: Physician Assistant
RESPONSIBLE TO: Surgeon, Office Manager
JOB SUMMARY: Provide professional patient care in the office, operating suite, hospital; conduct peri-operative patient education and care, supervise clinical staff; performing procedures such as neurotoxins, dermal fillers, Kybella, Sculptra, Radiesse, Qwo, lesion removal, ear lobe repair, re-closure surgical incisions, serma and hematoma evacuations, sclerotherapy, laser treatments, etc; assist and participate in marketing programs; cover practice when physician is out of town
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
PA degree required
Current state licensure maintained
Training in plastic surgery preferred
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
At least two years of experience in a surgery practice or hospital
Ability to make independent decisions about patient care
Knowledgeable about PA credentialing requirements
Understanding of aesthetic procedures
Experience assisting surgeon in surgery
Experience diagnosing and treating patients with medical conditions and infections
Comfortable using electronic medical records
Knowledge of practice management and word processing software (specify)
Pleasant speaking voice and demeanor
Good communication skills with physicians and patients
Neat, professional appearance
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Patient Care
Reviews lab results and x-rays prior to entering patient exam room; follows up on all pathology, operative and lab reports sent from the office and operating room
Takes patient history, and records the information in the patient's chart
Confers with surgeon about new patient findings and potential diagnosis and treatment before they see each patient
Accompanies surgeon in cosmetic consultations as needed
Maintains own schedule and sees injectable consultations when able
Performs procedures as directed and supervised by the surgeon
Reviews pre-operative instructions and explains the surgical process to patients who are about to have surgery
Performs pre-operative H&P for cosmetic patients and provides information to surgeon
Triages postoperative patient phone calls; answers questions and determines if patients need to come in
Sees post-operative patients and answers questions; does suture and drain removal for these patients
Obtains needed equipment and supplies for exam room procedures
Orders medications and treatments in accordance with surgeon protocols
Formulates and updates patient care plans; consults with surgeons as needed
Orders pre-operative tests as needed
Performs patient education duties; shows surgical videos, hands out brochures, and directs patients to specific Internet sites for more information
Performs injectable treatments once credentialled
Covers practice as first call when the surgeon is unavailable
Hospital
Assists surgeon in the operating room as needed
Adheres to chart documentation requirements as outlined by hospital or practice guidelines
Makes rounds on behalf of surgeon
Functions as a patient advocate
Marketing
Works with surgeon and Patient Coordinator to implement marketing programs
Creates presentations that support the surgeon and the practice and offers them to local community organizations, women's groups, spas, etc.
Accompanies surgeon at patient seminars; speaks with potential patients about surgery
Takes patient before and after photographs and maintains photo archives
and assists surgeon with selection of before-and-after photos for photo books
Other
Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations
Conducts educational seminars for patients, and in-services for staff; cross-trains staff in the office
Updates all clinical policies and procedures and maintains gel studies for breast implants
Maintains patient confidentiality by following the HIPAA Compliance Plan established by the practice; releases PHI in accordance with the practice's HIPAA Compliance Plan, attends regular HIPAA training, maintains data security by refusing to share computer and other passwords, and reports all identified and suspected HIPAA violations to the Privacy Officer
Maintains the coding compliance standards set by the practice; understands the practice's Coding Compliance Plan, attends annual training, and reports all identified and suspected coding compliance violations to the Compliance Officer
Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions
Attends annual CPR, OSHA, and CLIA training programs
Attends all regular meetings
Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the surgeons
Access to PHI (Protected Health Information)
This position has extensive access to PHI. It requires the review of computerized or paper-based medical records, lab results, and tests, in order to perform clinical duties as well as communicate effectively with patients. It may also require access to computerized and paper-based reimbursement data (such as referral forms)¾which contain both a patient's clinical and financial information.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job may have supervisory responsibilities over the clinical staff.
Typical Physical Demands
Position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, as well as manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Involves standing and walking. Employee will occasionally be asked to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds. Normal visual acuity and hearing are required. Employee will work under stressful conditions and may work irregular hours. Employee will be exposed to bodily fluids on a regular basis.
Typical Working Conditions
Employee will have frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.
