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Physician Assistant duties and responsibilities
Physician Assistants perform a variety of duties that require close interaction with patients and their families. Here are some common duties and responsibilities:
- Greet patients and gather medical information
- Give physical exams to make correct diagnoses
- Work with Physicians to prescribe and administer treatments
- Monitor patient progress and make adjustments to treatment
- Instruct patients and their families about best practices at home
- Document and update patient records
- Refer patients to specialists as needed
preferred skills :
- Patient and care team communications: Physician assistants must be able to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and their colleagues within often stressful medical treatment settings.
- Analytical skills: Strong analytical talents are as important for physician assistants as they are for medical doctors in ensuring accurate patient diagnoses and the implementation of responsive care plans.
- Interpersonal skills: Solid interpersonal skills, also known as “soft skills,” are key to displaying a good bedside manner when working with sick or injured individuals.
- Technical skills: Physician assistants must be more technically savvy than they were in previous generations. They must be able to use electronic medical records systems and other technology.
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Excellent attention to detail
- Knowledge of diagnostic equipment and procedures
- Good interpersonal skills
- Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to move and manipulate patients
- MI state license
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Computer literacy
Job Type: Full-time
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- Day shift
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
- PA-C (Preferred)
- Physician Assistant License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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