Physician Assistant - MBC

Position Summary - Working interdependently with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers, provides a broad range of physician assistant services following established policies and protocols. Essential Functions and Responsibilities • Provides services to patients including but not limited to ambulatory care, taking health histories, risk assessment and cancer screening, performing assessments, diagnosis, and conducting health education and counseling. • Assess, manage, and treat acute, chronic, benign, and malignant breast conditions. Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive status. • Interpret breast imagery (ultrasound, mammogram, MRI) collaboratively with breast radiologists. • Interpret breast pathology. • Perform genetic testing based on NCCN guidelines, interpreting common testing results, and conducting counseling based on results. • Routine meetings with laboratory representatives and Cancer IQ management. • Develops plans of care based on patient assessment ensuring appropriate follow-up in accordance with established physician assistant protocols. • Provides teaching and emotional support to patients and families. • Refers patients for further care based on severity of illness and symptoms/response to treatments tried. • Utilizes written guidelines/protocol for clinical decision making and management. • Prescribes medication appropriate to breast care management. Will need current DEA and CDS licensure. • Routine office-based procedures: venipuncture, I&D, obtain cultures, punch biopsies, post-operative care, suture removal and wound care. • First-assistant to breast surgeons in operating room (hospital OR and ASC) for mastectomies, sentinel node and lumpectomies. • Prepares timely, legible, and complete documentation of all patient care as provided by law, regulation, and established policy • Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights. • Applies safety principles as identified by established policy. • Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices. • Ensures compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; federal, state, and local regulations. • Participates in quality improvement and utilization review activities. • Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with office staff, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals. • Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality. • Performs other related duties as assigned by management. QUALIFICATIONS: • Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols. • Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies. • Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline. • Strong charting/documentation skills. • Commitment to excellence and high standards • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills • Ability to manage priorities and workflow • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm • Acute attention to detail • Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees • Strong interpersonal skills. • Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds. • Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions • Creative, flexible, and innovative team player COMPETENCIES: • Analytical--Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Design’s workflows and procedures. • Problem Solving--Identifies and resolves problems in a timely and creative manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. • Interpersonal Skills--Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. • Communication--Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Documents clearly and thoroughly. • Teamwork--Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Asks for and offers help when needed. • Leadership--Exhibit’s confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others. Makes self-available to staff. • Quality--Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Time management, displays passion and optimism, strives to increase productivity, and generates suggestions to improve workflow. • Adaptability--Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Change’s approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Frequently required to stand • Frequently required to walk • Frequently required to sit • Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity • Frequently required to balance, bend, stoop, or kneel • Continually required to talk or hear • Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information and use a keyboard • Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items up to 25 pounds • Occasionally exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials Education and Experience MA/MS completion of an accredited physician assistant program. 1– 3 years Certificate and Licenses Needed • Graduate from an accredited school. • Current NJ state PA license and CPR certification. • DEA licensure in NJ. • CDS licensure in NJ. • Credentialing at various local hospitals and surgical centers. • Two to four years related experience or equivalent, preferred but not required. We Offer: • Competitive Salary • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance • Short and Long Term Disability • Life Insurance • 401(k) Plan • Paid Vacation & Holiday Visit us at https://montclairbreastcenter.com/ MBC is part of Genesis Health and Genesis Global Group and is an equal opportunity employer.