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Physician Assistant
Posted 1/25/13
Salary: 90,000 and up
Responsible for providing medical services including assessment and management of oncology and hematology patients in the clinic following established standards and practices. Performs medical assessments on patients, obtains medical history and record findings. Orders appropriate laboratory and interprets and integrates data to determine therapeutic plan. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Collaborates with physicians in management of patient medical needs. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and electronic records. Posts tests and examination results. Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation. Maintains government regulated HIPAA guidelines.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Must be licensed with Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners as an advanced practice nurse or acute care nurse practitioner.
• Must be able to communicate with patients, peers, physicians and the general public
• Must have telephone communication and etiquette skills
• Must have basic computer skills, including word processing, keyboarding and ability to learn computerized scheduling and charting system.
• Must have professional appearance
• Must be capable of managing multiple tasks
• Must be a team player
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