Physician Assistant

Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado • Denver, CO

213d

About The Position

Responsible for assisting physicians with patient care, post-surgical care, clerical, on-call for hospital and practice on-call, environmental and organizational tasks. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services. Conveys a positive image of clinic.

Requirements

• Knowledge of surgical and medical office procedures.
• Knowledge of computer systems and applications.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation to type patient information.
• Skill in operating business office machines.
• Skills in answering the telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public.

Responsibilities

• Check daily schedule and assist in organizing patient flow.
• Assist Physician with various surgical procedures.
• Perform rounds on patients that are post-surgical or have been admitted to the hospital for consultation.
• Cover weekend and evening calls as needed.
• Interview patients to gather medical and surgical history to present to the Physician.
• Measure vital signs including blood pressure, pulse and temperature as needed.
• Document all information in the patient's chart.
• Give instructions to patients as directed by the Physician.
• Take phone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls.
• Refill medication requests from patients and pharmacies.
• Triage and process messages and emails from patients and front office staff to Physicians.
• Order and review incoming reports on any necessary tests including MRI’s, CT’s, EMG’s and Injections.
• Ascertain that all consents forms are gone over with the patients at their pre-op appointment, questions are answered, and the forms are filled out and signed.
• Assist with hospital and practice call for after hours, weekends and holidays.
• Ensure that all necessary documents and imaging studies are taken from the office to the OR for surgery.
• Assist with completing/sending/receiving patient disability paperwork.
• Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned which may include respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with physician quickly.
• All other duties as assigned by Physician, clinical coordinator or practice administrator.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO package and paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance and long term disability insurance
• Ability to purchase accident insurance, short and long-term disability insurance.
• Opportunities for internal training and development
• Annual stipend for continuing education in certain positions
• Retirement Plan eligibility after one year of service with eligibility in company profit sharing
• Most positions offer Monday – Friday work schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees