Physician Assistant – Urology

Highmark Health

. Facilitate diagnostic and emergency care for patients in outpatient and acute inpatient settings .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeErie • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in diagnostic and emergency care, including the ability to perform specialized procedures and coordinate complex patient care. Maintains compliance with medical regulations and ensures accurate documentation while educating patients and families.

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Master's Degree In Physician Assistant StudiesCurrent PA Physician Assistant LicensePA-C Or Board EligibleDrug Enforcement Agency LicensureCompliance With HIPAA

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Hard Skills

Diagnostic CareEmergency CareLaboratory InterpretationMedication AdministrationMinor Surgical ProceduresPatient EducationMedical Record DocumentationTriageContinuity Of CareQuality Improvement Initiatives

Soft Skills

Interdisciplinary CollaborationPatient CommunicationTeam CoordinationEducation Of Trainees

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR - American Heart AssociationAct 33 Child Abuse Clearance CertificateAct 34 Criminal Background Clearance CertificateAct 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance CertificateNCCPA Recertification

Industry Keywords

Acute CareOutpatient CareInpatient CareEmergency MeasuresData Security GuidelinesCode Of Business Conduct

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate diagnostic and emergency care for patients in outpatient and acute inpatient settings
Order and interpret laboratory, advanced radiological, and specialized diagnostic studies
Institute emergency measures and stabilization techniques for acute patient situations
Prepare and electronically prescribe medications; administer medications and injections
Perform minor bedside surgical procedures and complex specialty-specific procedures
Coordinate complex care with patients, families, community services, and interdisciplinary teams
Consult attending physicians for cases exceeding PA-C scope or requiring higher-level medical decision-making
Provide specialized care in critical care and inpatient settings
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely medical record documentation
Educate patients and families on prevention, medications, and treatment instructions
Ensure continuity of care across outpatient visits, inpatient admissions, and post-discharge follow-up
Conduct daily inpatient hospital rounds and triage clinic calls and inquiries
Participate in continuing education and quality improvement initiatives
Perform specialized procedures, including assisting in surgical, interventional radiology, and fluoroscopic procedures
Contribute to education of trainees and professional staff
Perform other assigned specialty-specific duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies
Current PA Physician Assistant License
PA-C or board eligible
Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) as a PA-C within 90 days of hire
Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure within 60 days of hire
CPR - American Heart Association
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Compliance with HIPAA, data security guidelines, Code of Business Conduct, applicable laws, regulations, policies, and training requirements