First assistant job description
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Example first assistant requirements on a job description
First assistant requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in first assistant job postings.
Sample first assistant requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- At least two years of professional experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks
Sample required first assistant soft skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Adaptable and flexible
- Proactive approach
First assistant job description example 1
Seattle Children's Theatre first assistant job description
Responsibilities
Provides direct care and clinically manages patients in the Department of Orthopedics with a primary focus on providing care to patients with benign and malignant bone and soft tissue tumors. This position will focus on the evaluation and management of pediatric patients who have an oncologic orthopedic history. There is opportunity for both strong partnership and collaboration with an Orthopedic Tumor Surgeon but also opportunity for autonomous clinical decision making. This APP will have the opportunity to work alongside the Department of Orthopedics as well as to collaborate with the Hematology and Oncology Department to provide comprehensive evidence based care. This position prefers applicants who have experience with pediatric hematology and oncology diagnoses and a desire to work as part of a busy multidisciplinary collaborative surgical practice.
#LI-SK1
Job Posting Addendum
First assist exprience required, orthopedics preferred. If an ARNP is applying, must have RNFA certificate
Requirements
Physician Assistant:
Required Education/Experience: - Graduate of a nationally accredited physician assistant program. - Active clinical privileges as an Allied Health Provider, Seattle Children's Hospital. - One year work experience in a pediatric or family focused clinical area. Required Credentials: - Initial certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. - Active, unencumbered physician assistant, certified, licensure in the State of Washington. - Active Drug Enforcement Authority registration. - BLS for Healthcare Providers. Current PALS certification will be accepted in lieu of the BLS either at time of hire or as an annual competency. However, the incumbent is responsible for any costs (including time away from work) associated with obtaining PALS certification. (ACLS will not be accepted as a substitute to the requirements listed above.)
Nurse Practitioner:
Required Education/Experience:
- Master's degree in nursing with a concentration in a pediatric or family nurse practitioner program
- One year work experience in a pediatric or family focused clinical area
Required Credentials:
- Active, unencumbered registered nurse and advanced registered nurse practitioner licensure in the State of Washington
- Current national certification as a pediatric or family nurse practitioner
- Active Drug Enforcement Authority registration
- At time of hire: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers is required for all positions. Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) will be accepted in lieu of BLS for Healthcare Providers.
- Prior to start of employment, must obtain, and maintain in good standing, medical or allied health professional staff privileges that are not limited, revoked, suspended, conditioned, or probationary, except for normal probationary periods due to initial appointment. All medical and allied health professional staff members are provisional for the first year. - Any and all medical or allied health professional staff privileges at Children's will terminate automatically upon the termination of the individual's employment at Children's. Termination of employment does not prohibit the individual from seeking medical or allied health professional staff privileges at Children's as a non-employee in any category for which the individual qualifies. Questions regarding medical or allied health professional staff privileges may be directed to Medical Staff Services.
About Us
Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children's -- to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE
Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families' ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho - the largest region of any children's hospital in the country.
In 2020, U.S. News & World Report once again ranked Seattle Children's among the nation's best children's hospitals - for the 27th year in a row. We received national rankings in all 10 specialty areas evaluated by U.S. News & World Report, and are honored to be the only pediatric medical center in Washington to be ranked.
As a Magnet designated institution, and classified among America's best large employers by Forbes, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it's delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.
Covid-19 VaccinationIn accordance with Washington state law, Seattle Children's requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All offers are contingent and your vaccine status will be verified at onboarding.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Our community welcomes diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our increasingly diverse patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The people who work at Seattle Children's are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves within this community, which cultivates and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels.
Seattle Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.PDN-9780c66b-b439-4576-ae89-af8de0e1657e
Provides direct care and clinically manages patients in the Department of Orthopedics with a primary focus on providing care to patients with benign and malignant bone and soft tissue tumors. This position will focus on the evaluation and management of pediatric patients who have an oncologic orthopedic history. There is opportunity for both strong partnership and collaboration with an Orthopedic Tumor Surgeon but also opportunity for autonomous clinical decision making. This APP will have the opportunity to work alongside the Department of Orthopedics as well as to collaborate with the Hematology and Oncology Department to provide comprehensive evidence based care. This position prefers applicants who have experience with pediatric hematology and oncology diagnoses and a desire to work as part of a busy multidisciplinary collaborative surgical practice.
#LI-SK1
Job Posting Addendum
First assist exprience required, orthopedics preferred. If an ARNP is applying, must have RNFA certificate
Requirements
Physician Assistant:
Required Education/Experience: - Graduate of a nationally accredited physician assistant program. - Active clinical privileges as an Allied Health Provider, Seattle Children's Hospital. - One year work experience in a pediatric or family focused clinical area. Required Credentials: - Initial certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. - Active, unencumbered physician assistant, certified, licensure in the State of Washington. - Active Drug Enforcement Authority registration. - BLS for Healthcare Providers. Current PALS certification will be accepted in lieu of the BLS either at time of hire or as an annual competency. However, the incumbent is responsible for any costs (including time away from work) associated with obtaining PALS certification. (ACLS will not be accepted as a substitute to the requirements listed above.)
Nurse Practitioner:
Required Education/Experience:
- Master's degree in nursing with a concentration in a pediatric or family nurse practitioner program
- One year work experience in a pediatric or family focused clinical area
Required Credentials:
- Active, unencumbered registered nurse and advanced registered nurse practitioner licensure in the State of Washington
- Current national certification as a pediatric or family nurse practitioner
- Active Drug Enforcement Authority registration
- At time of hire: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers is required for all positions. Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) will be accepted in lieu of BLS for Healthcare Providers.
- Prior to start of employment, must obtain, and maintain in good standing, medical or allied health professional staff privileges that are not limited, revoked, suspended, conditioned, or probationary, except for normal probationary periods due to initial appointment. All medical and allied health professional staff members are provisional for the first year. - Any and all medical or allied health professional staff privileges at Children's will terminate automatically upon the termination of the individual's employment at Children's. Termination of employment does not prohibit the individual from seeking medical or allied health professional staff privileges at Children's as a non-employee in any category for which the individual qualifies. Questions regarding medical or allied health professional staff privileges may be directed to Medical Staff Services.
About Us
Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children's -- to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE
Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families' ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho - the largest region of any children's hospital in the country.
In 2020, U.S. News & World Report once again ranked Seattle Children's among the nation's best children's hospitals - for the 27th year in a row. We received national rankings in all 10 specialty areas evaluated by U.S. News & World Report, and are honored to be the only pediatric medical center in Washington to be ranked.
As a Magnet designated institution, and classified among America's best large employers by Forbes, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it's delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.
Covid-19 VaccinationIn accordance with Washington state law, Seattle Children's requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All offers are contingent and your vaccine status will be verified at onboarding.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Our community welcomes diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our increasingly diverse patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The people who work at Seattle Children's are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves within this community, which cultivates and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels.
Seattle Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.PDN-9780c66b-b439-4576-ae89-af8de0e1657e
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First assistant job description example 2
Sonic Drive-In first assistant job description
**Now Hiring First Assistant/Operations Managers**
At Sonic, you'll serve great food, make great friends and soak in a uniquely energetic work environment. And as a First Assistant/Operations Manager, you'll play a special part in making Sonic a rewarding place to work. Check us out.. .
**Your New Job**
As First Assistant/Operations Manager, your job will include:
+ Taking a leadership role in following the restaurant plan to achieve established operating standards, sales and profits with minimal supervision. This is achieved primarily by providing help in the areas of: hiring, training managers and crew, day-to-day operations, related administration, marketing, and maintenance of the restaurant in a manner that customer service is maximized.
+ Helping to make certain that the restaurant is consistently operated in accordance with SONIC's franchise agreement and the drive-in's operations systems and policies and procedures.
+ Assuming full responsibility for the drive-in in manager's or partner's absence and generally working during periods of time the partner or manager is not present.
**What you'll get (Or why we're not your typical burger joint)...**
+ Great pay and meaningful career direction.
+ Advancement Opportunities
+ Extensive Training Program
+ Plus, who else offers tasty tots and quenching Cherry Limeades?
**What we're looking for...**
+ Friendly and courteous service. In other words, smile!
+ Role models who will adhere to and enforce Sonic policies and practices.
+ A team player keen on open communication, cleanliness and safety.
**Education and Training:**
+ High School education or equivalent required.
+ Advanced studies in business, restaurant management, or related field preferred.
**Work Experience:**
+ One to two years of assistant management in a restaurant or retail environment; or equivalent SONIC experience and STAR certification in all stations; or up to six months of general management experience in a restaurant or retail environment.
+ A minimum of one to two years of restaurant operations experience preferred.
Sure, the '50s classic cars and vintage threads may be a thing of the past, but the Sonic drive-in experience will always be cool. Join the Sonic team and flip it old school today!
At Sonic, you'll serve great food, make great friends and soak in a uniquely energetic work environment. And as a First Assistant/Operations Manager, you'll play a special part in making Sonic a rewarding place to work. Check us out.. .
**Your New Job**
As First Assistant/Operations Manager, your job will include:
+ Taking a leadership role in following the restaurant plan to achieve established operating standards, sales and profits with minimal supervision. This is achieved primarily by providing help in the areas of: hiring, training managers and crew, day-to-day operations, related administration, marketing, and maintenance of the restaurant in a manner that customer service is maximized.
+ Helping to make certain that the restaurant is consistently operated in accordance with SONIC's franchise agreement and the drive-in's operations systems and policies and procedures.
+ Assuming full responsibility for the drive-in in manager's or partner's absence and generally working during periods of time the partner or manager is not present.
**What you'll get (Or why we're not your typical burger joint)...**
+ Great pay and meaningful career direction.
+ Advancement Opportunities
+ Extensive Training Program
+ Plus, who else offers tasty tots and quenching Cherry Limeades?
**What we're looking for...**
+ Friendly and courteous service. In other words, smile!
+ Role models who will adhere to and enforce Sonic policies and practices.
+ A team player keen on open communication, cleanliness and safety.
**Education and Training:**
+ High School education or equivalent required.
+ Advanced studies in business, restaurant management, or related field preferred.
**Work Experience:**
+ One to two years of assistant management in a restaurant or retail environment; or equivalent SONIC experience and STAR certification in all stations; or up to six months of general management experience in a restaurant or retail environment.
+ A minimum of one to two years of restaurant operations experience preferred.
Sure, the '50s classic cars and vintage threads may be a thing of the past, but the Sonic drive-in experience will always be cool. Join the Sonic team and flip it old school today!
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First assistant job description example 3
Nicklaus Children's Hospital first assistant job description
Provides diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical, and preventative care under the supervision of a surgeon. Assists the surgeon in the global management of patient care in all peri-operative settings. Completes pre-op tasks including physical examinations and recording health history. Orders appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. Participates in daily rounds, writes progress notes, conducts patient education, writes prescriptions, and prepares discharge summaries.
Performs comprehensive and problem focused history and physical examinations.
Performs first assist duties.
Provides pre and post-operative surgical care.
Conducts daily hospital rounds.
Writes orders and progress notes.
Initiates emergency resuscitation and stabilization as necessary.
Orders appropriate laboratory tests, radiological studies, and consultations.
Participates in committees, research, and special projects related to specialty area.
Participates in quality improvement program.
Formulates and implements treatment and therapeutic plans for hospitalized patients.
Performs procedures as demonstrated through competency.
Orders and/or prescribes controlled and non-controlled substances for inpatient/outpatients (DEA required for controlled substances).
Assists with call.
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program (Required)
PA - Physician Assistant Current and valid Physician Assistant licensure with the State of Florida
NCCPA - Ntl Commission on Certif of PA
CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS American Heart Association (AHA) BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
PALS - American Heart Association PALS American Heart Association (AHA) PALS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
BACKGRD - Level II Background Check
Must maintain current continuing education requirements as specified by the American Academy of Physicians Assistants (AAPA) and the State of Florida Regulatory Agencies.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to problem solve, formulate a plan of care, and evaluate the patient's response to care.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
Job : Professional
Primary Location : Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital Campus
Department : NCPS-NEUROSURGERY-3100-472752
Job Status
:Full Time
Performs comprehensive and problem focused history and physical examinations.
Performs first assist duties.
Provides pre and post-operative surgical care.
Conducts daily hospital rounds.
Writes orders and progress notes.
Initiates emergency resuscitation and stabilization as necessary.
Orders appropriate laboratory tests, radiological studies, and consultations.
Participates in committees, research, and special projects related to specialty area.
Participates in quality improvement program.
Formulates and implements treatment and therapeutic plans for hospitalized patients.
Performs procedures as demonstrated through competency.
Orders and/or prescribes controlled and non-controlled substances for inpatient/outpatients (DEA required for controlled substances).
Assists with call.
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program (Required)
PA - Physician Assistant Current and valid Physician Assistant licensure with the State of Florida
NCCPA - Ntl Commission on Certif of PA
CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS American Heart Association (AHA) BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
PALS - American Heart Association PALS American Heart Association (AHA) PALS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
BACKGRD - Level II Background Check
Must maintain current continuing education requirements as specified by the American Academy of Physicians Assistants (AAPA) and the State of Florida Regulatory Agencies.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to problem solve, formulate a plan of care, and evaluate the patient's response to care.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
Job : Professional
Primary Location : Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital Campus
Department : NCPS-NEUROSURGERY-3100-472752
Job Status
:Full Time
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024