DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - Days
Summary:
POSITION SUMMARY:Primarily responsible to assess, evaluate and treat patients in the medical office setting, under the supervision and collaboration of a physician, by using advanced knowledge and skill to identify abnormal conditions, diagnose health problems, develop and implement treatment plans, evaluate patient outcomes, and collaborate with or refer to a physician in the medical practice for further care management.
POSITION EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS: - Graduation from an accredited program required.
- Completion of an Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) approved program, (Prior to January 2001)-Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
- Current Certification by the National Commission on certification of Physician Assistants
- Current state licensure or eligibility for the state of Texas physician assistant.
- Computer skills required with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Good written and verbal communication skills required.
- Excellent customer service skills are required.
- Some evening or weekend work will be required
• ACLS or PALS certification within 6 months of hire (as applicable to department)
- Bilingual - English/Spanish.
JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
- Two (2) years of medical experience in a physician's office or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Knowledge of medical practice and care
- Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions
- Ability to take and record vital signs, assist in a variety of treatments and medications
- Ability to maintain records and record and evaluate test results
- Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance
- Skill in identifying and resolving problems, supervisory experience preferred.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
- Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and to react calmly in emergency situations
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic
- Knowledge of State, Federal, and TJC regulations.
- Must project a professional image
Responsibilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES: • Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices.
• Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
• Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records. Meets all CPOE requirements.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections; managing wounds and infections, providing post operative or post procedure care.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal procedure information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Other duties as assigned.
Other information:
LINES OF RESPONSIBILITY:Physician, Chief Ambulatory Officer, Administrator, Office Manager.
CUSTOMER SERVICE: Performs other duties as assigned Provides excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E. program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: First Impressions, Communication, Hospitality, Teamwork, Professionalism, Service Recovery and the Golden Rule. All employees are expected to practice theses principals at all times.
