• Arrive each day prepared to work at your scheduled time. 

• Be prepared to leave at the end of the day only after patient care is completed (patients registered until closing hour) 

• Attend staff meetings and offer suggestions. Listen to others with an open mind. 

• Review patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status. 

• Elicit and record information about patients’ medical histories. 

• Interview patients concerning their symptoms and conduct a thorough physical examination. 

• Order or execute various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patients’ conditions. 

• Perform initial “wet read” interpretation of x-rays and initiate clinical interventions as necessary 

• Analyze reports and findings of tests and examinations, and diagnose conditions of patients. 

• Administer or prescribe treatments. 

• Determine and prescribe medication, dosage, and schedule given the patients’ conditions and allergies. 

• Discuss any possible side effects to medication or immunization with patients. Be willing to obtain DOT medical examiner certification via online training and pass official examination. 

• Prescribe and administer vaccinations to immunize patients from communicable diseases. 

• Administer IV, IM, IN and SQ injections as clinically indicated 

• Promote health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease. 

• Perform surgical procedures commensurate with surgical competency. 

• Refer patients to primary care physicians or medical specialists for consultation services when necessary for the well-being of the patients. 

• Document the patients’ visits including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action. 

• Follow-up with patients regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases. Follow-up daily on laboratory tests and X-Rays. 

• Conduct physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school/sports/camp or consideration for jobs. 

• Maintain a professional appearance. 

• Maintain a current CPR certification. 

• Understand the concepts of universal precautions, HIPAA and OSHA. 

• Be a team player who is equally comfortable working independently. 

• Maintain a warm, friendly attitude with excellent patient interaction skills. 

• Maintain excellent verbal and communication skills. Be adaptable in different situations. Possess excellent client interaction skills. Be able to multi-task. 

• Exhibit Excellent Customer Service; be patient-centric and customer service oriented. 

Qualifications 

• Extensive Clinical Experience Emergency Medicine is required. 

• Comfortable with minor surgical procedures, including suturing 

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program 

• Licensed Physician Assistant 

• Board Certificate NCCPA