Physician Assistant - Specialty jobs in Pennsylvania
Physician Assistant - Specialty assesses, plans, and provides patient care in a medical specialty, such as cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, etc. under the supervision of a physician. Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Being a Physician Assistant - Specialty orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. Participates in daily patient rounds, writes progress notes, conducts patient education, writes prescriptions, and prepares discharge summaries. Additionally, Physician Assistant - Specialty requires completion of the PANCE exam administered by National Commission of the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Requires a master's degree in Health Sciences for Physician Assistants or related. Requires Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C). Requires State license to practice. Typically reports to a physician. Physician Assistant - Specialty'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)
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Medical Assistant - Endocrinology, Palmerton Multi-Specialty
- St. Lukes Physician Group Inc
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Palmerton, PA
FULL_TIME
- St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Medical Assistant’s primary responsibility is to assist in the delivery of healthcare support for the practice. The Medical Assistant is a professional member of the interdisciplinary team and consistently demonstrates and promotes the values of the organization. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating the patient’s medical record prior to the appointment with recent test results and correspondence and determines needed services by conferring with the provider. 2. Completes pre-charting of all value based pieces up to five days prior to patient’s appointment. Sends messages to the Care Team, when warranted. 3. Responsible for preparing patients for examination and escorting them into the exam room. Preparation includes the following: height, weight and vital signs; update medication list; update allergies in record; update personal, family and social history; inquire about smoking status; obtain the reason for the visit. Assists in capturing demographic information. 4. Provides other patient care services as needed/directed: keeps exam rooms clean; maintains clinical supplies in exam rooms; cleans and autoclaves contaminated instruments ; gives injections or immunizations within State guidelines. 5. Communicates and coordinates with providers or Care Team regarding hospital discharge, Emergency Department visits, consulting physicians, community resources, disease management, patient self-management, patient and/or family education on chronic conditions, and labs or other testing as well as specialist visits. 6. Actively participates in department activities: attends departmental meetings; actively participates as a team member in resolution of problems as they are identified; analyzes current procedures. 7. Responsible to dispose Bio-Hazardous waste and regular waste per practice protocol. 8. Maintains vaccine temperature logs, inventory and ordering of medical supplies (i.e.: vaccines, medications), disposing of expired sample medication, and stocking rooms to set par levels. 9. Performs other administrative tasks (e.g. check-in and check-out functions, opening and closing office procedures, etc...) as needed. 10. Brings suggestions for improvement to the attention of Practice Managers and Providers for consideration. 11. Actively participates in maintaining and/or improving quality improvement initiatives. 12. Other related duties as assigned. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Requires sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours at time). Occasional requirement to lift up to 25 pounds. Occasionally push wheelchairs with patients weighing up to 325 pounds. EDUCATION: High School degree or equivalent required. Graduates of accredited Medical Assistant programs are strongly preferred. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Preferred two years' experience in a similar healthcare setting. Customer service experience is strongly preferred. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 20,000 employees providing services at 15 campuses and 300 outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $3.5 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Fortune/Merative 11 times total and eight years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. SLUHN has been named a Top Workplaces 2023 by the Morning Call. In addition, St. Luke’s has been named a Top Workplace nationally, in the Philadelphia region, and in New Jersey. St. Luke’s is the ONLY healthcare institution in Pennsylvania and the third-highest ranked healthcare entity in the nation to be deemed a Top Workplace in 2023. In 2023, St. Luke’s was named one of America’s Best Employers for Women by Forbes. St. Luke’s was the only employer in the Lehigh Valley to be named to the list and was one of only two healthcare employers in Pennsylvania to receive the designation. St. Luke’s University Health Network is the top-ranked Lehigh Valley-based employer in Forbes Magazine’s ranking of employers in Pennsylvania. Learn More Here.
- 2 Days Ago
Physician Assistant Critical Care - Specialty Services
- Penn State Health
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Camp Hill, PA
FULL_TIME
- Penn State Health Medical Group Location : US:PA:Camp HIll Work Type : Full Time FTE : 1.0 Shift : Varied Hours : 6a-6p, 6p-6a Recruiter : Please contact Jill Brubaker at jbrubaker@pennstatehealth.psu...
- 20 Days Ago
Dir Specialty Practice Operations
- Conemaugh Physician Practices
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Johnstown, PA
FULL_TIME
- Who We Are:People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is the largest healthcare provider in wes...
- 10 Days Ago
Specialty Assistant
- JCPenney
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Uniontown, PA
PART_TIME
- Location: Uniontown, PA, United States - Uniontown Mall 1000 Mall Run Rd Job ID: 1101412 Store Hourly Positions Job Type: Part-Time Date Updated: Mar 20, 2024 General Description As a Specialty Associ...
- 15 Days Ago
GI Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
- Covenant Physician Partners
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Edwardsville, PA
FULL_TIME
- Practice with us at Digestive Care Associates, a highly esteemed Gastroenterology practice that values extraordinary patient care in Edwardsville, Pennsylvania. We are seeking a full-time Nurse Practi...
- 12 Days Ago
Physician Assistant Program- Faculty
- Temple University, Office of Physician & Faculty Recruitment
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Philadelphia, PA
OTHER
- Summary of Position The Physician Assistant Program at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is seeking qualified candidates and candidate nominations for a Physician Assistant Facult...
- 8 Days Ago
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- Natomas Family Practice
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- Urgent Team Management
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Physician Assistant
- United States Air Force
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Montgomery, AL
- ENHANCING QUALITY HEALTHCARE Keeping our Airmen and their families healthy means providing them with effective and effic...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physician Assistant/Supervisory Physician Assistant
- Department of Defense
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San Antonio, TX
- Summary About the Position: This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from thi...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physician Assistant/Supervisory Physician Assistant
- Department of Defense
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Harker Heights, TX
- Summary About the Position: This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from thi...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physician Assistant
- Camarena Health
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Oakhurst, CA
- Job Description Job Description SUMMARY: The Physician’s Assistant has clinical responsibilities. These include preventa...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physician's Assistant
- Desert Orthopaedic Center
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Las Vegas, NV
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AIM Physician Assistant CPOM
- Empatia
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Southern Pines, NC
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- 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Income Estimation for Physician Assistant - Specialty jobs
$118,584 to $143,761
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