About the role
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.