Physician Assistant (PA)
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- Location Lagos
- City Ikeja
- Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
Job Summary
- Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed medical professional who practices medicine in collaboration with physicians, providing comprehensive care including diagnosing illnesses, developing treatment plans, prescribing medication, and assisting in surgery.
- They work in all specialties and care settings, performing physical exams, ordering tests, and treating patients of all ages.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Perform physical examinations, take medical histories, and make daily rounds in hospitals or nursing homes.
- Diagnose and Treat: Diagnose illnesses, develop treatment plans, and treat injuries.
- Prescribe and Order: Prescribe medications and order/interpret laboratory tests and X-rays.
- Procedures: Assist in surgery, perform minor surgeries, and administer immunizations or injections.
- Counseling: Provide preventative care and patient education.
Work Environment and Education
- Settings: PAs work in hospitals, clinics, private offices, emergency rooms, and correctional institutions.
- Education: PAs hold a master’s degree from an accredited program and must be licensed.
- Collaboration: While they work with physicians, they do not require direct, onsite supervision for every patient.
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Method of Application
Job Summary
- A pharmacist is a licensed healthcare professional whoensures the safe, effective use of medications by dispensing prescriptions, counseling patients on proper usage and side effects, and monitoring for drug interactions.
- They work in community, hospital, and industrial settings, often collaborating with doctors to manage patient health.
Key Responsibilities
- Dispensing Medication: Accurately filling prescriptions and verifying dosages.
- Patient Counseling: Advising on medication administration, side effects, and interactions.
- Health Services: Administering vaccines, managing chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes), and performing health screenings.
- Clinical Advice: Collaborating with physicians to optimize treatment regimens.
- Inventory Management: Ordering and maintaining stock of pharmaceutical supplies.
- Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate patient records and complying with legal regulations for controlled substances.
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