Primary Objective:

The Physician Assistant assesses, plans, and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician to ensure the highest level of quality care to the patients while providing support for the physicians.

This position will work out of our Blakeney office. The schedule for the position is Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
• Creates encounter documentation within electronic medical record (Epic)
• Consults with physicians on patient problems and interpretation of policies to ensure patient needs are met.
• Diagnose and treat illnesses and patient injuries.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and radiographic studies.
• Prescribes medication as needed.
• Educates and counsel patients regarding healthcare needs.
• Performs minor surgical procedures.
• Conducts allergy consultations, research, and drug studies.
• Facilitates patient referrals to the appropriate physician for care.
• Provides weekend and holiday triage call.
• Prompt, reliable attendance.
• Ability to work onsite.

Accountability:

Our mission is to be the premier eye, ear, nose, and throat group providing comprehensive, quality, and ethical healthcare to all in the Carolinas; to provide a favorable environment for the delivery of healthcare; and to provide for the wellbeing of the physicians and the employees of Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates, P.A.

Education and/ or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year College or University
• Must be a Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program
• Must meet any state requirements pertaining to a physician assistant
• 1-2 years of experience working in an Otolaryngology clinic preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to follow procedures and processes in accordance to CEENTA standards
• Network computer software applications, practice management software and applicable electronic medical record software (Epic)
• Maintain proficiency in equipment utilized to perform duties
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of Otolaryngology

Certificates and License:

Must meet all North Carolina requirements pertaining to a physician assistant.

Must meet requirements to obtain hospital privileges at local hospitals.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. In addition to those essential job functions identified above in Section II, individuals in this position are also responsible for performing other duties or tasks that may be assigned. CEENTA retains the discretion to add to or change the essential job functions of this position at any time without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Company bases all applicant and employee employment decisions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, sex, uniform service, veteran status, protected disability, and any other category protected under federal or state law. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to employment including, but not limited to recruitment, placement, employee training and development, promotion, benefits, compensation, leaves of absence, position elimination, layoff, recall, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. The Company opposes racial injustice and racial inequality. We strive to provide a diverse workplace wherever employee’s background and experiences are important and bring value to us as an organization. Employees should bring any violations of this policy to the attention of Human Resources.

The South Carolina Pregnancy Accommodation Act protects individuals from employment discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. The Act, which amended the South Carolina Human Affairs Law, also requires that employers provide reasonable accommodations for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. Should you have any questions, please contact Human Resources.

Accessibility Accommodation Statement Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Associates is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such an individual’s disability. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact hr@ceenta.com.

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