Physician Assistant - MBC

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories•Montclair, NJ

About The Position

Position Summary - Working interdependently with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers, provides a broad range of physician assistant services following established policies and protocols. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Provides services to patients including but not limited to ambulatory care, taking health histories, risk assessment and cancer screening, performing assessments, diagnosis, and conducting health education and counseling. Assess, manage, and treat acute, chronic, benign, and malignant breast conditions. Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive status. Interpret breast imagery (ultrasound, mammogram, MRI) collaboratively with breast radiologists. Interpret breast pathology. Perform genetic testing based on NCCN guidelines, interpreting common testing results, and conducting counseling based on results. Routine meetings with laboratory representatives and Cancer IQ management. Develops plans of care based on patient assessment ensuring appropriate follow-up in accordance with established physician assistant protocols. Provides teaching and emotional support to patients and families. Refers patients for further care based on severity of illness and symptoms/response to treatments tried. Utilizes written guidelines/protocol for clinical decision making and management. Prescribes medication appropriate to breast care management. Will need current DEA and CDS licensure. Routine office-based procedures: venipuncture, I&D, obtain cultures, punch biopsies, post-operative care, suture removal and wound care. First-assistant to breast surgeons in operating room (hospital OR and ASC) for mastectomies, sentinel node and lumpectomies. Prepares timely, legible, and complete documentation of all patient care as provided by law, regulation, and established policy Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights. Applies safety principles as identified by established policy. Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices. Ensures compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; federal, state, and local regulations. Participates in quality improvement and utilization review activities. Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with office staff, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals. Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies.
Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline.
Strong charting/documentation skills.
Commitment to excellence and high standards
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Ability to manage priorities and workflow
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
Acute attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
Creative, flexible, and innovative team player
MA/MS completion of an accredited physician assistant program.
Graduate from an accredited school.
Current NJ state PA license and CPR certification.
DEA licensure in NJ.
CDS licensure in NJ.
Credentialing at various local hospitals and surgical centers.

Nice To Haves

Two to four years related experience or equivalent, preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provides services to patients including but not limited to ambulatory care, taking health histories, risk assessment and cancer screening, performing assessments, diagnosis, and conducting health education and counseling.
Assess, manage, and treat acute, chronic, benign, and malignant breast conditions.
Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive status.
Interpret breast imagery (ultrasound, mammogram, MRI) collaboratively with breast radiologists.
Interpret breast pathology.
Perform genetic testing based on NCCN guidelines, interpreting common testing results, and conducting counseling based on results.
Routine meetings with laboratory representatives and Cancer IQ management.
Develops plans of care based on patient assessment ensuring appropriate follow-up in accordance with established physician assistant protocols.
Provides teaching and emotional support to patients and families.
Refers patients for further care based on severity of illness and symptoms/response to treatments tried.
Utilizes written guidelines/protocol for clinical decision making and management.
Prescribes medication appropriate to breast care management.
Routine office-based procedures: venipuncture, I&D, obtain cultures, punch biopsies, post-operative care, suture removal and wound care.
First-assistant to breast surgeons in operating room (hospital OR and ASC) for mastectomies, sentinel node and lumpectomies.
Prepares timely, legible, and complete documentation of all patient care as provided by law, regulation, and established policy
Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices.
Participates in quality improvement and utilization review activities.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.