About this opportunity
CarolinaEast Health System lists this Physician Assistant - Pediatrics opportunity in new bern, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
JOB SUMMARY:
Physician Assistant duties will include, but not be limited to: performing examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic and screening tests, prescribing and ordering medication as appropriate for patients’ medical conditions, and referring patients for further care as clinically appropriate. If the primary supervising physician has a question about the management of a patient’s medical condition, then they should review and discuss the patient’s medical record and medical plan with the physician assistant.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible for providing primary care for all age groups
Will refer patients with a high degree of medical complexity to physician for duration of patient’s care. Some patients will be co-managed
Act as agent of supervising physician in the ordering of diagnostic, therapeutic and other medical services
Provide supervision to clinical staff as an agent of the supervising physician
Prescribe medications under the rules and regulations set forth by the North Carolina Medical Board. The supervising physician will decide which medications the physician assistant will be allowed to prescribe. Also administers injections, immunizations and oral medication
Must be familiar with indications, contraindications, adverse reactions and interactions of all medications prescribed
All prescriptions, whether initiated during an office visit, from telephone consultation or regarding routine refills must be documented and dated in the patient’s record
Prescriptions for non-controlled substances may be written for up to a three months’ supply, unless otherwise approved. Refills for non-controlled substances may be written for up to one year
Dictate tests and examination results in a timely and efficient manner
May request, receive and sign for professional samples and may distribute samples to patients complying with appropriate federal and state regulations
Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients. Review patient records
Synthesize data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention
Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention
Instruct patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provide patient education
Triage patient phone calls and provide consultation
Perform independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations
Provide monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits
Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested
Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations
Maintain strictest patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations
Adhere to CarolinaEast Health System’s “Standards of Excellence” and participate in “Here to Serve” training to support our culture of excellence. Employees will integrate the seven Standards of Excellence (Safety, Compassion, Integrity, Communication, Respect, Teamwork and Learning) into daily activities
*The 'Essential' and 'Non-Essential' functions of the job are listed due to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The breakout of these different functions will not impact the Wage and Salary Program
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assume additional responsibilities as necessary
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must demonstrate successful completion of Baccalaureate Degree or a minimum of two years of college in an accredited PA Education Program and be certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Maintain BLS/ACLS certifications
Must work under the supervision of an M.D
A copy of the PA’s Scope of Service must be on file at CIM and CarolinaEast Health System
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
In order to maintain physician assistant approval, documentation must be maintained by the physician assistant of 100 hours of CEHS for every two year period, at least 40 hours of which must be AMA Category 1 or equivalent CEHS
CEHS documentation must be available upon inspection by the North Carolina Medical Board or an agent of the Board upon request
*The 'Essential' and 'Non-Essential' functions of the job are listed due to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The breakout of these different functions will not impact the Wage and Salary Program
REQUIRED MATERIALS TO BE KEPT ON FILE AT PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PRACTICE SITES
Intent to Practice Acknowledgment from North Carolina Medical Board
Statement of Supervisor Arrangement
CEHS documentation
DEA Number
Copy of annual registration application and certificate
Proof of current licensure
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination
Require standing and walking for prolonged periods of time
Occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds
Require normal visual acuity and hearing
Require exposure to communicable disease and bodily fluids
Require working under stress in emergency situations or during irregular hours
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Worksite address
new bern, NC, 28560, US
Who can apply
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