Physician Assistant - Surgical under the direction of physician, performs first assistant surgical duties, including tissue retraction and suturing. Completes pre-op tasks including physical examinations and recording health history. Being a Physician Assistant - Surgical orders appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. Participates in daily patient rounds, writes progress notes, conducts patient education, writes prescriptions, and prepares discharge summaries Requires completion of the PANCE exam administered by National Commission of the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Additionally, Physician Assistant - Surgical requires a master's degree of Health Sciences for Physician Assistants or related. Typically reports to a physician. Requires Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C). Requires State license to practice. Physician Assistant - Surgical'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)
Salary Range:
$21-23 hourly
Job Description:
The MA is primarily responsible for triaging patients and administering treatment based on the Provider’s direction. This includes:
Overall, the MA assists with maintaining a high standard of patient care as directed by the provider and following CMS EHR Initiatives, as well as recommendations from PHP. The MA role also follows all guidelines and policies determined by the Practice.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.05 - $21.40 per hour