Physician Assistant - OB/GYN

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Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD

Position Overview:

Under physician supervision, assists in surgeries and delivers pre-operative and post-operative care. PA practice is per California Physician Assistant regulations and the delegation of service agreement between PA(s) and the supervising physician(s).

Job Description:

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provides patient education, counseling, medication advice and follow-up instructions with referral when necessary. Performs independently or in conjunction with a provider with any office visit. Completes Electronic Health Record documentation in timely and accurate manner according to policy.

First assist in surgical procedures consistent with the physician specialty and the physician assistant’s training. Documents per institution’s requirements.

Performs history and physical examinations and completes required surgical paperwork per institution requirements. Completes Electronic Health Record documentation in timely and accurate manner according to policy.

Performs minor office surgery or procedures such as cast applications, suture removal, splints, general wound care and injections consistent with the physician specialty. Completes Electronic Health Record documentation in timely and accurate manner according to policy.

Transmits, furnishes, dispenses and administers immunization and medications consistent with California State Law and approved policies and procedures, and documents Completes Electronic Health Record documentation in timely and accurate manner according to policy.

Provides patient education, counseling, medication advice and follow-up instructions with referral when necessary. Performs independently or in conjunction with a provider with any office visit. Completes Electronic Health Record documentation in timely and accurate manner according to policy.

First assist in surgical procedures consistent with the physician specialty and the physician assistant’s training. Documents per institution’s requirements.

Performs history and physical examinations and completes required surgical paperwork per institution requirements. Completes Electronic Health Record documentation in timely and accurate manner according to policy.

Performs minor office surgery or procedures such as cast applications, suture removal, splints, general wound care and injections consistent with the physician specialty. Completes Electronic Health Record documentation in timely and accurate manner according to policy.

Transmits, furnishes, dispenses and administers immunization and medications consistent with California State Law and approved policies and procedures, and documents Completes Electronic Health Record documentation in timely and accurate manner according to policy.


EDUCATION
Master's: Physician Assistant

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

PA-Physician Assistant

CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA)

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

NCCPA-National Physician Assistant Certification

DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

Affiliate: Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Department: Urgent Care & Cardiology, ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

6 months related clinical experience.

Bilingual (Spanish)


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Medical knowledge and skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice.

Verbal and written communication skills for regular contact with young patient, adult patient, physician and staff.

Computer data entry skills to enter patient information in Electronic Health Record.

Organizational skills.

Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative manner.

Must be able to handle varying procedures and interruptions.


DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Affiliate: Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Department: Urgent Care Center, Minimum 1 year related clinical experience
At least 2 years Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine
experience.





PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working condition