Prisma Health·Seneca, South Carolina
Provides surgical assistance in the operating room, including prepping, closing incisions, and removing drains. Manages post-operative care, patient office visits, and required clinical documentation.
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Provides assistant surgical services in the operating room as well as other selected medical services under the direction of the surgeon. Accountabilities
Provides general surgical assistant services in operating room.10%
Assists surgeon with prepping and until completion of procedure.15%
Removes drains, tubes and catheters.10%
Closes incisions.15%
Assists with patient office visits and assumes call when assigned. 10%
Performs all charting, summaries, correspondence and required paperwork for purposes of documenting care and billing. 10%
Participates in physician educational programs provided by Employer relative to capitated medicine and implications relative to physician practice patterns. 5%
Participates in: Establishment of quality assurance programs Establishment of Utilization Management programs Selection of management information systems Development of patient education surveys Development of patient satisfaction surveys 5%
Assists in the development of operational and capital budgets. 5%
Participates in operational assessments in search of revenue enhancement, expense reductions, consolidation efficiencies and billing opportunities. 5%
Assists in post-operative care of patients including daily rounds and wound assessments. 10% Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Education Physician Assistant Program or Program Certificate equivalent Minimum Experience 1 year - Appropriate Clinical Experience Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses NCCPA certification and current Physician Assistant licensure in the state in which the team member is working. BLS Specific Acceptable Credentials (if applicable) Prescriptive Authority for state in which team member is working Controlled Substance license for state in which team member is working; Federal DEA license In lieu of the Above Minimum Requirements Completion of Physician Assistant Surgical Residency Program or approved Surgical Physician Assistant graduate program Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Oconee Urology Facility 2279 Oconee Urology Department 22791000 Oconee Urology-Practice Operations Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
Requires a Physician Assistant program certificate and current state licensure with NCCPA certification. Must have BLS certification and prescriptive authority for controlled substances.
Market context
Physician openings in South Carolina are often shaped by steady demand across hospitals, outpatient practices, and specialty care settings, especially where patient access and continuity of care are priorities. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for strong clinical training, state licensure, and experience that fits the care setting; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting for exact credentials and duties before applying.
