Physician Assistant

• Provide individualized medical care to assigned patients in person, electronically, and via telephone under the supervision of a licensed health care provider
• Assist in delivering health care services to patients of diverse backgrounds and ages
• Maintain positive relationships with patients and their families
• Work effectively with fellow employees to ensure efficient patient flow
• Provide support to patients, attending physicians, and providers throughout visits
• Communicate by phone to ensure patient needs are met timely and accurately
• Access company data systems to document pertinent medical information
• Support patients and providers throughout patient visits
• Ensure patients and providers are prepared for visits
• Answer patient questions before departure and prepare rooms for the next appointment
• Provide excellent patient service over the phone and in person
• Complete appropriate documentation, including patient registration when necessary
• Handle other assigned duties effectively and efficiently
• Adapt behavior and communication style to specific patient populations, respecting privacy and requesting permissions

Medical Assistant supporting remote Coumadin Clinic patient care at Ochsner Health

Medical Assistant – Coumadin Clinic

Medical Assistant supporting Ochsner Health’s remote Coumadin Clinic patient care. Providing phone, electronic, and in-person support, documentation, and patient-service coordination.

• Provides medical services at the scope and level of a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
• Systematically assesses the urgent or emergent health needs of patients
• Analyzes data and formulates a plan of care with other members of the medical team
• Recognizes and treats illnesses and injuries according to established operating instructions
• Records and maintains patient information in accordance with standard protocols and the Privacy Act
• Identifies and records the signs and symptoms of physical and mental conditions
• Exercises skill in initiative, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making daily
• Makes independent judgments and prioritizes workload
• Pursues professional development activities and continuing education
• Monitors reconciliation of financial transactions and ensures contract charges are applied uniformly
• Protects patients' privacy through confidentiality and infection control procedures.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Medical services provider as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in client medical care

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

Provides medical services as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant. Working with emergency medical treatment and formulating care plans with the medical team in diverse locations.

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Medical Assistant – Coumadin Clinic

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner