LIVINGSTON, NJ, USA
20 days ago
Physician Assistant-FT Days-The Center for Breast Health and Disease Management -Livingston-NJ
Physician Assistant-FT Days-The Center for Breast Health and Disease Management -Livingston-NJ Req #: 0000181261
Category: Physician Assistant
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department: Blackwood Practice-SBPA Offset
Location: Ambulatory Care Center, 200 SO ORANGE AVE, LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039

Job Overview-

The Physician Assistant is an independent health care provider who coordinates inpatient/outpatient care through collaboration with the Physician. The PA provides care in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of the practice and the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/Physician Assistant Advisory Committee. Open to new grad PA's.

Required:

Physician Assistant Certification,

Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/ Physician Assistant Advisory

Basic Life Support (BLS);

Advanced Life Support (ACLS)

CDS and DEA.

Preferred:

OR Experience

Fluency in Spanish, and other languages is a plus

Scheduling Requirements:

Full time

40 hours

Monday -Friday (8:30-5:00)

Essential Functions:

The Physician Assistant is responsible for assisting the Physician in the office, taking H&Ps, administering medications, performing physical exams, and participating in flow of patients thru the practice.

The PA will assist the physicians with various procedures/surgeries and assist with coordinating the case of the patient.

Demonstrates an ability to organize and achieve quality performance in new routine.

Demonstrates effectiveness in coordinating aspects of patient care within a woman s health environment.

Demonstrates strong organizational skills, communicates effectively. Organizes daily schedule and demonstrates time management.

Effectively prioritizes work assignments and demonstrates effective communication skills

Implements the policies and procedures of the practice. Performs assessment and reassessment of the patient according to applicable department standards and identified tools.

Manages time to meet the needs of the Lab. Possesses good working knowledge of scheduling and procedure prioritization to minimize delays and ensure completion of daily work schedule

Performs other duties as assigned by the Physician.

Recognizes areas for improvement in divisional policies or patient care; initiates change; educate all involved in change

Regularly communicates with nursing leadership and staff concerning patient care issues

Thoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testing.

Provides appropriate patient teaching as necessary.

Calculating breast cancer risk scores

First assist in the OR

Contacting patients with test results and ordering follow up imaging as needed

Updating RXS for patients when expired

Ordering imaging

Ordering pre-op testing on occasion

Coordinating patient care with other specialties

Scheduling EOD work ups and other follow up diagnostic testing if patients cannot get scheduled in a timely manner

Sending outside slides to our lab for slide reviews

Requesting slides

Biopsy spreadsheet

Tracking neo-adjuvant patients

Scheduling patients

Filling out genetic testing kits, checking the myriad portal, doing all follow up paperwork as required by insurance

Contacting patients with results

Oncotypes

Post-op calls including on weekends

Drain checks and removal

Handling post-op complications

Tumor board write-ups, attendance and evaluations

Attend quarterly breast conference meetings

Certified letters

Follow up with radiologists on certain imaging results

H&Ps for OR

Conduct office visits with patients typically 3 days/week

Additional Information:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts through our partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer


RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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