Full Job Description
Pacific Northwest Retina is looking for a dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team! Although the role is mainly independent, the PA will work closely with the Retina Surgery Center staff to aid in surgery clearances and to obtain necessary patient information. This role is essential in ensuring patient satisfaction and high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ health and their demands and aim to fulfill them as well as possible
- Issue appropriate prescriptions
- Inform physicians and anesthesiologists about any problems or discrepancies that might arise
- Acquire and review patient histories identifying abnormal conditions
- Prepare patients for examinations and conduct routine procedures (measure blood pressure and temperature, administer injections etc)
- Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients
- Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards
- Collaborate effectively with team members of various specializations
- Preforming pre-surgical clearances
- Telephone Triage
- Attaining necessary information from other medical offices regarding the patient
Skills
- Proven work experience as a physician assistant or nurse
- Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery
- Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know-how
- Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
- Caring and compassionate
- Team player with good communication skills
- Self-driven and self-motivated
- BSc/MA in Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science or Medical Science
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401K Plan through Fidelity with a 3% Safe Harbor
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO), about 14 days the first year and an increase the longer you stay
- Flexible schedule following training period
- No Weekends or late evenings!
- Continuing education opportunities and support for professional development
How to Apply: We’re so excited that you’re interested! Please submit your resume through Indeed and we will give you a call with next steps.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Physician Assistant License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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