Physician Assistant Intern

Physician Assistant Intern

You will be allowed (if the patient agrees) to observe the physician consultation of the new patients of various types of cancer diagnosis.

When patient permits, observe the physician consultation of the new patients of various types of cancer diagnosis.
Assist with referral appointments for consultations and support services within established service standards, including social workers, dietitians, physician, etc.
Participate in a multi-disciplinary patient care team that involves clinical and nonclinical staff (e.g., physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants, educators, schedulers, lab/x-ray, referrals)
Interact with patients and work to achieve organizational objectives, including those of maintaining continuity of care, providing higher quality health care services, improving patient safety, and improving patient satisfaction.
Greet patients, answers telephones, schedules appointments to include arrival appointments in MOSAIQ, checks out patients, and referral scheduling; arranges for hospital admissions, referrals, and laboratory services, updates, and files patient medical records, fills out forms, handles patient related correspondence requests, and orders clinical clerical supplies and forms.
Obtain medical histories and records vital signs, explain treatment procedures to patients, and prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
Initiates, builds, and maintains relationships with patients in the clinic, offering support and guidance as they go through Proton Radiation Therapy Treatments.
Works collaboratively with all members of the Proton Radiation team, and with external care providers to improve quality of life for all cancer patients and their families.

!!! During your application process, please use the section titled "Additional Documents" to upload your unofficial transcript, the internship course syllabus, and concise student schedule. !!!