Surgical NP/PA: OR Assistant & Patient Care Pro

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide surgical assistant services in the operating room and related medical services under surgeon direction. The role requires NCCPA certification, PA licensure, BLS, and prescriptive authority, with responsibilities spanning perioperative care, documentation, education, and quality programs.

Day shifts at 2 Medical Park Rd Richland, Trauma Surgery. The position emphasizes patient care continuity, revenue opportunities, and participation in QA

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant Program or Program Certificate equivalent.
• 1 year - Appropriate Clinical Experience.
• NCCPA certification and current Physician Assistant licensure in the state in which the team member is working.
• BLS certification.
• Prescriptive Authority for state in which team member is working; Controlled Substance license; Federal DEA license.
• Completion of Physician Assistant Surgical Residency Program or approved Surgical Physician Assistant graduate program.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistant surgical services in the operating room and other selected medical services under the direction of the surgeon.
• Assists surgeon with prepping and until completion of procedure.
• Removes drains, tubes and catheters.
• Closes incisions and assists with postoperative care and visits.
• Performs all charting, summaries, correspondence and required paperwork for documenting care and billing.
• Participates in physician educational programs related to capitated medicine and practice patterns.
• Establishment of quality assurance programs.
• Establishment of Utilization Management programs.
• Selection of management information systems.
• Development of patient education surveys and patient satisfaction surveys.
• Assists in the development of operational and capital budgets.
• Participates in operational assessments for revenue enhancement, expense reductions, and billing opportunities.
• Assists in post-operative care including daily rounds and wound assessments.

Skills

Clinical experience

Surgical assisting

Documentation & billing

Communication skills

Education

Physician Assistant Program or Certificate

Job description

Prisma Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide surgical assistant services in the operating room and related medical services under surgeon direction. The role requires NCCPA certification, PA licensure, BLS, and prescriptive authority, with responsibilities spanning perioperative care, documentation, education, and quality programs.

Day shifts at 2 Medical Park Rd Richland, Trauma Surgery. The position emphasizes patient care continuity, revenue opportunities, and participation in QA