Physician Assistant - Surgical jobs in Pennsylvania
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)
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Dental Surgical Assistant, Oral Surgery
- St. Lukes Physician Group Inc
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Bethlehem, 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. JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Dental Assistant DEPARTMENT: Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology at St. Luke’s REPORTS TO: Office Manager/Physician/Regional Manager JOB SUMMARY Responsible for assisting the oral surgeon in the clinical treatment of patients. Responsible for infection control efforts for oral surgery practice as directed by dentist, including ensuring the availability and use of protective wear for all patients and employees; maintaining instruments and equipment; overseeing sterilization and waste management issues. The intent of this job description is to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.. JOB DUTIES Checks to ensure that rooms and units are ready, stocked and clean at the beginning of each appointment. Oversees cleanliness of operating room on a continuing basis throughout the day. Help in other areas of the office when necessary (phones, greeting patients, appointments, etc.) Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time. Develop and maintain patient flow process in the office with Physician Seat patients and have proper set-up for procedures. Review medical history and record blood pressure and pulse, ascertain that the present. X-ray is current and of good diagnostic quality, shows entire tooth and root and was taken no more than 12 months before visit. At all times show care and concern for patients, ask about position, offer reading material and try not to leave patient unattended in the chair. Be available when the oral surgeons starts treatment. Anticipate and assist surgeon’s needs at all times. Give patient post-operative instruction, ensure understanding of same, change gauze as required and report to surgeon if bleeding is not controlled. Escort patients from the treatment room. Take and develop x-rays Perform clinical procedures as delegated by the oral surgeon. Monitor patient flow and report to manager. Update patient’s health history at each visit. Record information given during anesthesia cases. Perform other tasks as assigned by the dentist. Ensure employees have access to antiseptic hand cleaner and clean paper towels. Ensure availability and use of protective wear for employees: eye protection, facemasks, gloves, gowns and other protective clothing. Discard all disposable items for each visit. Assemble soiled instruments and place in sterilization area. Clean treatment room surfaces with disinfectant solution. Pre-soak soiled instruments in a disinfectant. Process instruments in ultrasonic cleaner tank. Rinse and soak treatment trays in disinfectant. Maintain hazardous chemical list. Sort and package instruments by tray for sterilization. Load, activate and vent the sterilization unit according to the manufacturer’s directions. Store instruments and trays in appropriate places. Unpack and store all inventory items. Mix required cleaning solutions and keep them fresh. Clean ultrasonic units and autoclaves. Use a spore test once a month for sterilizer. Keep sterilization logs current and file spore test results. Keep sterilization area clean and neat at all times. Keep refrigerator temperature log current, check temperature every morning. Maintain a supply inventory for surgical procedures and infections control. Submit supply orders to business manager once a month or as necessary. Discard needles in puncture-resistant, leak-proof, labeled containers. Decontaminate regulate waste and place in leak-proof, puncture-resistant containers. Apply warning labels to regulated waste. Maintain drug inventory, logging usage of all medications for daily/monthly audit. Maintain and adhere to policies and manuals on hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens. Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated. Demonstrates/models St. Luke’s Physician Group core values and customer service behaviors in interaction with all customers (internal and external). Complies with policies regarding safety, attendance, dress code, etc. Maintains Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification and Radiology State Certification. Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper release of information. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements. Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external). Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer Service Improvement, Operations System/Process, and Safety. Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code. OTHER FUNCTIONS: Other related duties as assigned. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Requires sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours at a time). Continually use fingers for patient care, writing and handling patient charts. Routinely uses upper extremities; occasionally life items up to 25 pounds. Occasionally push cart with supplies up to 30 pounds. Occasionally push wheelchair with a patient weighing up to 325 pounds. Stoop, bend and reach above shoulder lever regularly. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation and taking blood pressure readings. General vision, near vision, peripheral is all required. POTENTIAL ON-THE-JOB RISKS: Exposure to infectious disease due to continual patient contact. Employees who work in patient care areas where they may have potential exposure to patients with suspected or proven tuberculosis (TB)( must have the ability to wear a particulate respirator and be fit-tested in compliance with the current recommendations from the CDC (enforced by OSHA) or must provide physician documentation as to the inability to wear a particulate respirator. SPECIFIC PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE: Eye protection; face protection; gloves. MOST COMPLEX DUTY: SUPERVISION (RECEIVED BY AND/OR GIVEN TO: Receives direct supervision from the Physician and Clinical Manager. COMMUNICATIONS: Interfaces with patients, visitors, employers, hospital personnel and members of the health care team. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrates mature, conscientious and professional behavior. Accepts responsibility and follows directions. EDUCATION: High School Diploma; graduate from an ADA-accredited dental assisting program or dental assisting experience of 3 years ; coursework in dental instruments and procedures; compliance with state dental practice requirements (x-ray certification, OSHA training). TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Legible handwriting for patient chart documentation; computer experience. WORK SCHEDULE: Day shift with varying hours based on the needs of the practice. One or two evenings per week and weekends as assigned. REVISED:5/03 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.
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Surgical Dental Assistant
- MAX Surgical Specialty Management
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Lititz, PA
FULL_TIME
- Our practice LITITZ ORAL SURGERY is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Oral Surgery Dental Assistant to join our team!As an Oral Surgery Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providin...
- 27 Days Ago
Physician Assistant Surgical, Orthopedics
- Allegheny Health Network
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Jefferson, PA
FULL_TIME
- Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job identifies and manages medical and surgical problems within the Physician Assistant's scope of practice in a surgical se...
- 10 Days Ago
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- Allegheny Health Network
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Washington, PA
FULL_TIME
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- Allegheny Health Network
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Pittsburgh, PA
FULL_TIME
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- 3 Days Ago
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- Allegheny Health Network
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Jefferson, PA
FULL_TIME
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- Hartford HealthCare
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Income Estimation for Physician Assistant - Surgical jobs
$115,085 to $143,623
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What does a Physician Assistant - Surgical do?
Physician Assistant - Surgical in Rock Island, IL
Generally, the Surgical (Physician Assistant) specialty is fairly evenly split between males and females with 43% of providers reporting their gender as male and 56% reporting as female.
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Physician Assistant - Surgical in Huntington, WV
PA surgical residents are members of the surgical team and are involved in preoperative, intra-operative, and postoperative patient care.
January 26, 2020
Physician Assistant - Surgical in Moline, IL
As a surgical assistant, you will be assisting a surgeon or a surgical team in several ways.
November 18, 2019
The WakeMed Health & Hospitals Physician Assistant Fellowship Program is dedicated to innovation and the future of medicine by creating proficient and dedicated physician assistants capable of administering exceptional patient care.
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