Physician Assistant

CCRM Fertility • Scottsdale, AZ

48d • $123,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Physician Assistant provides clinical care at CCRM Fertility, working under the supervision of the Medical Director and taking physician direction on specific patient-care concerns. The role initiates and maintains patient care, reports to the Practice Administrator, and is expected to function independently. Clinical work includes fertility, gynecological, obstetrical, and embryo donation care, in collaboration with physicians and other providers.

The Physician Assistant evaluates patient histories, conducts consultations and assessments, manages fertility treatment cycles, coordinates referrals, develops and implements patient management plans, prescribes medications within scope of practice, and orders or performs screening and follow-up testing. The position documents patient care and procedures, reviews consent forms, updates the electronic medical record, provides patient education, trains clinical staff, and coordinates with other departments and external vendors.

The role also performs specified gynecological and obstetrical procedures and supports CCRM’s Embryo Donation Program, including donor and recipient consultations, review and matching of embryo information, consent review, and creation of recipient medication schedules. The job operates in a professional office and clinical setting and involves regular communication, use of standard office equipment, and the physical activities described in the posting.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current state PA licensure and NCCPA certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• Commitment to maintaining professional standing through continuing education and organizational training.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of clinical experience preferred.
• Women’s Health/REI experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret medical and social histories of gynecological, infertility, and obstetrical patients.
• Initiate new-patient consultations and manage cycles for basic fertility patients, including patients using donor sperm, fertility assessment patients, and fertility preservation patients.
• Coordinate new-patient consultations and medical or psychological referrals with appropriate providers, and serve as a liaison for third-party providers and agencies.
• Initiate consultations for new egg donors and gestational carriers and complete the full workup in accordance with FDA regulations.
• Develop and implement patient management plans and collaborate with physicians to manage care and ensure continuity.
• Prescribe medications within the APP’s scope of practice, using dosage information based on physician consultation.
• Perform or order medical screening relevant to clinical findings and patient history, including mammography, ultrasound, and Pap smears.
• Interpret laboratory results, order follow-up labs or other testing as needed, and consult physicians about abnormal findings.
• Document patient procedures and interactions, review consents and forms for accuracy, update the EMR, and complete patient billing documentation.
• Provide patient education regarding IVF/recipient and Lupron consultations, and conduct informational follow-ups as needed.
• Train clinical staff on updated patient care, follow-ups, procedures, and medications, and coordinate with other departments to support high-quality care.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for pharmaceutical representatives and vendors for OB/GYN- and infertility-related medications and equipment.
• Evaluate and manage ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
• Conduct FDA female and male risk assessments, FDA oocyte donor and gestational carrier physicals, and intrauterine inseminations.
• Perform pre-operative counseling and physical examinations, post-operative evaluations, and management of ambulatory gynecological complaints throughout patient care.
• Perform intrauterine inseminations (IUI), Pap smears, wet preps, vaginal cultures, endometrial biopsies, laminaria, and balloon removal.
• At the care center, perform HSG, saline sonograms, transvaginal ultrasound, and punch biopsy.
• Assess pregnancy risks associated with age, conditions, and/or multiple gestation.
• Provide nursing education regarding pregnancy and first-trimester pregnancy care.
• Manage abnormal pregnancy in collaboration with the physician team.
• Meet with prospective embryo donors and discuss testing requirements and timelines.
• Review embryo testing results, assess embryo quality, approve or disapprove embryo donation, and record decisions in the EMR.
• Match embryo qualities with recipient needs and notify the patient of a match.
• Review consent forms with patients and ensure completion.
• Create medication calendars or schedules for recipient patients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match, beginning the first of the month following two months of service.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Professional development, job training, and cross-training opportunities.
• Bonus potential; the compensation section also notes an annual bonus may be included in rewards.
• Flexible work arrangements may be included in region-specific rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level