Job Description

Performs a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation. Participates in performance improvement, research, and educational activities.

Job Responsibility

Practices to top of license in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative (outpatient) phases of care  Meets patient clinical and psychosocial needs and offers comprehensive treatment plans for patients with a range of surgical oncology conditions, including but not limited to:   Breast cancer, Skin cancer including melanoma, squamous cell and basal cell carcinomas, soft tissue sarcomas, thyroid and head/neck cancers and GI cancers  Takes initial patient history and performs physical examinations in the outpatient office setting  Initiates, documents, and communicates the plan of care and follows up to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients  Intermittently supports surgical cases in a 1st or 2nd assist capacity; graduated level of independence dependent upon surgical skills and experience   Informs patients of the necessary post-discharge care instructions including prescribing pain medication when appropriate, wound care and follow up Assists/performs minor office procedures when requested by attending surgeon including but not limited to:   Sutures/staple removal, drain removal, wound care, abscess drainage, needle aspirations/biopsies  Assists with office surgical procedures  Writes orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests  Interprets laboratory and test results and relays follow up/treatment plan to patients  Confers with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and/or other care providers to ensure optimum quality of patient care  Supports the development and implementation of protocols and procedures that enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency  Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions  No night or weekend call 

Job Qualification

2 years of surgical experience in 1st or 2nd assist capacity preferred, but will consider recent graduate. Surgeon will train Spanish-speaking preferred, not required Skilled at navigating and making sense of complex information to make informed decisions  Expertise in planning and prioritizing tasks to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and timely completion  Skilled in managing care for diverse patient populations simultaneously  Bachelor’s Degree, required. Graduate of an accredited (Accreditation Review Committee for Physician Assistant Programs ARC-PA) program, required Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the New York State Department of Education, required Current NCCPA Certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), required Current BLS certification, required

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