PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - ADYAR OR NEELANKARAI

Position Title: Physician Assistant

Department: Clinical Operations & Patient Care

Organization: MetaDerm

Work Locations: Adyar OR Neelankarai (East Coast Road - ECR), Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Employment Type: Full time

Working Schedule: 6 Days/Week (Wednesday to Monday)

Mandatory Workday: Sunday

Weekly Off: Tuesday

Shift Hours: 9 Hours/Shift (10:00 AM 7:00 PM OR 11:00 AM 8:00 PM)

Compensation: 35,000 per month (CTC)

Notice Period: 3 Months (Mandatory as per company policy)

1. Job Purpose The Physician Assistant at MetaDerm serves as an essential link between the consulting dermatologists/physicians and the patients. The primary goal of this role is to ensure smooth clinical operations, provide high-quality assistance during patient examinations and procedures, manage clinical documentation, and maintain outstanding standards of patient care and customer service.

2. Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

A. Clinical & Procedure Support

- Consultation Assistance: Accompany doctors during patient consultations; accurately document chief complaints, medical histories, physical findings, and prescribed treatment plans.
- Procedural Support: Assist dermatologists during non-invasive and minimally invasive clinical procedures, maintaining sterile conditions and preparing required equipment/tools.
- Pre & Post-Care Education: Instruct patients on pre-procedure preparations, routine medication usage, post-treatment care, and follow-up schedules.
- Patient Vitals & Triage: Measure and record vital signs, current symptoms, and relevant patient data in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

B.



Patient Communication & Experience

- Interpersonal Engagement: Communicate clearly, politely, and empathetically with patients to alleviate anxieties and build strong rapport.
- Language Proficiency: Utilize strong spoken English to communicate complex care instructions effectively to diverse clinic clientele.
- Expectation Management: Address patient queries regarding appointment flows, care steps, and clinic protocols in a professional tone.

C. Clinical Operations & Hygiene

- Sanitation & Hygiene: Ensure consultation rooms, procedure trays, and medical devices are thoroughly disinfected, organized, and stocked prior to each patient visit.
- Instruction Execution: Swiftly process and execute administrative and clinical directives issued by senior medical staff and clinic managers.
- Grooming & Presentation: Uphold high professional grooming standards, wearing a neat uniform/clinical coat and reflecting a clean, approachable demeanor consistent with MetaDerms brand identity.

3. Position Requirements & Candidate Profile

- Gender Preference: Female
- Educational Background: B.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. in any Science discipline, or a degree/diploma in Allied Health Sciences
- Language Skills: Fluent/Good spoken English skills; proficiency in local languages (e.g., Tamil) is advantageous
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication, active listening, high interpersonal empathy, and a polite demeanor
- Learning Ability: Fast learner with high comprehension/grasping power to quickly adopt clinic protocols and medical technology
- Work Ethic: Punctual, adaptable to 9-hour operational shifts, disciplined, and detail-oriented

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