Physician Assistant, C Garcia-Shared

4 months ago

Harlingen, United States DHR Health Full time

POSITION SUMMARY:

Promotes and maintains health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician

POSITION EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduation from an accredited program required.
• Completion of an Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant(ARC-PA) approved program, (Prior to January 2001)-Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
• Current Certification by the National Commission on certification of Physician Assistants
• Current state licensure or eligibility for the state of Texas physician assistant.
• Computer skills required with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish.

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE¬:
• One (1) of medical experience in a physician's office or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Knowledge of medical practice and care
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions
• Ability to assist in a variety of treatments and medications
• Ability to take and record vital signs
• Ability to maintain records and record test results
• Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance
• Skill in identifying and resolving problems
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and to react calmly in emergency situations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic
• Knowledge of State, Federal, and TJC regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices.
• Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
• Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records. Meets all CPOE requirements.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

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