CHENEGA GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC
Job Announcement
Company Job Title: General Surgery Physician Assistant
Chenega Job Title: Physician Assistant
Clearance: None required to start
Location: San Antonio, TX
Reports To: Director, Federal Programs
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary:
Chenega Global Services is currently seeking an experienced General Surgery Physician Assistants to record physical exams, order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests, diagnose, and treat surgical patients to include telephone contacts for result reporting and patient questions..
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
1. Performs histories, physical exams, order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests, diagnose, and treat surgical patients to include telephone contacts for result reporting and patient questions.
2. Performs examination of urgent/emergent patients and consults in the Surgical Flight/Emergency Department in lieu of a surgical resident or surgical staff physician.
3. Dictates admission history, physicals, discharge summaries, and any other patient care provided.
4. Completes required mandatory reading and/or attends all hospital mandatory training and education activities as directed by superiors. Individuals are required to check their mailboxes each duty day (electronic and physical boxes).
5. Performs administrative duties, which may include but are not limited to; maintaining statistical records of clinical workload, participating in medical education programs and participating in quality improvement functions and other duties as prescribed by the Flight Commander or designated government representative.
6. The HCP shall treat patients with compassion and empathy, recognize and respect cultural diversity adapt communications to individual’s ability to understand. Use professional phone technique and use effective and correct verbal and written communication. Use medical terminology appropriately. Receive, organize, prioritize and transmit information, and serve as liaison.
7. Arranges for treatment to be provided by another HCP when religious objections to patient treatments arise.
8. Manages follow-up care for all general surgery patients presenting to clinic including ordering labs, radiology studies, etc. required for evaluation and care.
9. Explains treatment procedures to patients, instruct patients about medical and special diet, and coordinates patient care information with other health care providers.
10. Maintains patient confidentiality, uses appropriate guidelines when releasing information, practices within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities, prepare and maintain medical records and documents accurately.
11. Ensures all information is entered in the patient’s medical records.
12. Performs minor surgeries and other therapeutic procedures as necessary.
13. Responds appropriately to clinic emergencies.
14. Ensures patient and staff safety through safety awareness, proper infection control, and promotion of clean, orderly clinic environment. Recognize report and correct potential safety hazards.
15. Prepares patient for laboratory and surgical procedures by providing information and instructions.
16. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Supervision:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program and have Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Maintain license/registration/certification current.
Education and/or Experience:
• Recently graduate from PA school, no experience is required; otherwise, they shall have a total of 2 years experience in patient care, with portion of that experience occurring within the last 2 years.
• Knowledge of basic insurance coding.
• Ability to acquire and use basic computer skills to enter patient data and extract patient information via the Composite Health Care System (CHCS).
• Knowledge of a wide variety of resource agencies available in the military treatment system and within the community to ensure proper and expedient referral of the patient and/or family members.
• Knowledge of various training methods and interpersonal skills in order to develop a rapport with the patients and co- workers during which instructional and education information is presented and resulting in an established supportive trusting relationship.
Computer Skills:
Refer to Skills and Experience for Computer Skills requirements.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: N/A
Clearance:
Must be eligible to obtain Secret clearance, but not required to start.
Competencies - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Problem Solving - Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem solving situations; use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Written Communication - Write clearly and informatively; edit work for spelling and grammar errors; vary writing styles to meet needs; present numerical data effectively; read and interpret written information.
Diversity - Demonstrate knowledge of EEO policy; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educate others on the value of diversity; promote a harassment-free environment; build a diverse workforce.
Ethics - Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work with integrity and ethically; uphold organizational values.
Strategic Thinking - Develop strategies to achieve organizational goals; understand organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyze market and competition; identify external threats and opportunities; adapt strategy to changing conditions.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; organize or schedule other people and their tasks; develop realistic action plans.
Professionalism - Approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments.
Innovation - Display original thinking and creativity; meet challenges with resourcefulness; generate suggestions for improving work; develop innovative approaches and ideas; present ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills - Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability - Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.
Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Chenega Corporation is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. Native preference under PL 93-638. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
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