Physician Assistant II

Mercy Medical Center • Baltimore, MD

13h

About The Position

Mercy Medical Center is hiring a PRN/per-diem Physician Assistant to support its Breast Center. The Physician Assistant works within the Breast Center practice on all aspects of patient care, including evaluation, diagnosis, and education, and must be able to work independently in a clinical setting. The role provides treatment and patient care under physician supervision and includes care and management of inpatients under physician supervision, as well as patient assessment in the emergency room and for hospital admission.

Requirements

• Completion of a certified Physician Assistant program.
• Maryland Physician Assistant license.
• NCCPA certification.
• Surgical experience.
• Computer literacy, or the ability to learn within six months.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English understandably.
• Ability to work efficiently and make decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
• Flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Nice To Haves

• EPIC experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and patient care under physician supervision.
• Manage patient flow effectively and efficiently.
• Triage patient calls, accurately assess patient needs, and document all correspondence with patients.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with patients and their families.
• Complete disability paperwork in accordance with office procedures.
• Assist in the care and management of inpatients under physician supervision.
• Assess patients in the emergency room and for hospital admission.
• Participate in patient evaluation, diagnosis, and education within the Breast Center practice.

Benefits

• Competitive health, prescription, vision, and dental benefits and wellness credit for eligible employees.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match and catch-up provision.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mental health resources and other employee wellness opportunities through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability benefits for eligible employees.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Discounts on auto and home insurance and Verizon plans.
• Rewards and recognition program for employees who go above and beyond in living Mercy’s mission and values.

What This Job Offers

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