Physician Assistant - MBC

Position Summary -

Working interdependently with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers, provides a broad range of physician assistant services following established policies and protocols.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provides services to patients including but not limited to ambulatory care, taking health histories, risk assessment and cancer screening, performing assessments, diagnosis, and conducting health education and counseling.
• Assess, manage, and treat acute, chronic, benign, and malignant breast conditions. Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive status.
• Interpret breast imagery (ultrasound, mammogram, MRI) collaboratively with breast radiologists.
• Interpret breast pathology.
• Perform genetic testing based on NCCN guidelines, interpreting common testing results, and conducting counseling based on results.
• Routine meetings with laboratory representatives and Cancer IQ management.
• Develops plans of care based on patient assessment ensuring appropriate follow-up in accordance with established physician assistant protocols.
• Provides teaching and emotional support to patients and families.
• Refers patients for further care based on severity of illness and symptoms/response to treatments tried.
• Utilizes written guidelines/protocol for clinical decision making and management.
• Prescribes medication appropriate to breast care management. Will need current DEA and CDS licensure.
• Routine office-based procedures: venipuncture, I&D, obtain cultures, punch biopsies, post-operative care, suture removal and wound care.
• First-assistant to breast surgeons in operating room (hospital OR and ASC) for mastectomies, sentinel node and lumpectomies.
• Prepares timely, legible, and complete documentation of all patient care as provided by law, regulation, and established policy
• Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights.
• Applies safety principles as identified by established policy.
• Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices.
• Ensures compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; federal, state, and local regulations.
• Participates in quality improvement and utilization review activities.
• Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with office staff, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.


QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies.
• Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline.
• Strong charting/documentation skills.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Acute attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player

COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical--Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Design’s workflows and procedures.
• Problem Solving--Identifies and resolves problems in a timely and creative manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Interpersonal Skills--Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Communication--Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Documents clearly a