Physician Assistant
(Female, Age 26) from santa clarita, CA
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Physician Assistant |
|---|---|
| Salary | $74,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 40 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | santa clarita, CA |
| Years Experience | 4 months |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
i work for a privately owned OB/GYN clinic that primarily serves medical and uninsured lower class population.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
i see patients take a detailed history, perform problem oriented physical exams, order labs, interpret tests/labs, form a diagnosis and prescibe medication if needed. i also give patient education and advice. i also monitor OB patients
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
insurance, malpractice, fringe.
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
well compensated for a new grad
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
ues i work with others on a daily basis including my patients, supervisin physician and the office staff and MA’s. i like it because i love to interact with different people and learn from them.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
clinic, i like it because its small setting, but i dont like it because its the same people everyday, and i dont have a microwave to heat my lunch.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 1
Benefits: 2
Hours: 3
Co-Workers: 6
Supervisors: 4
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 5
The Actual Work: 7
A day in the life of…
Please describe a typical workday for you in your current job:
| 5am to 6am | |
| 6am to 7am | |
| 7am to 8am | get ready for work |
| 8am to 9am | arrive at work, wait for MAs to get patients ready to see |
| 9am to 10am | see patients |
| 10am to 11am | see patients |
| 11am to 12pm | see patients |
| 12pm to 1pm | see patients |
| 1pm to 2pm | lunch |
| 2pm to 3pm | see patients |
| 3pm to 4pm | see patients |
| 4pm to 5pm | see patients |
| 5pm to 6pm | drive home |
| 6pm to 7pm | |
| 7pm to 8pm | |
| 8pm to 9pm | |
| 9pm to 10pm | |
| 10pm to 11pm | |
| 11pm to 12am |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
referral
What was the application process?
submitted resume, interview
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
yes i had an interview with the supervising doctor and we talked about the position what i would do, and the fact that i was bilingual!
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
why do you want to work in OBGYN? do you mind working overtime?
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes because i knew exactly what i would be doing and dealing with, i wasnt thrown something that i wasnt prepared for.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
yes i went to school for 2 years. also some on the job training
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes because i went to school for physican assistant, and now i am one
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
yes it did, especially with what is done in the real world and not what is taught in the books because it is totally different.
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
i would recommend them to get started because it takes a long time. Also to start volunteering or work in the medical field to get experience because PA school is only 2 years its good to have some knowledge before about what your doing.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
i think a person needs to be critial thinker, have great interpersonal skills, and be able to adapt to anything that may arise. You also have to have a lot of common sense, and be able to pick up on things that may not be obvious.
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
yes!!
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
If your not sure look it up or ask, dont just let it slide because it does matter this is someones life!
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | PA | 4 mo | 73000 | i see patients take a detailed history, perform problem oriented physical exams, order labs, interpret tests/labs, form a diagnosis and prescibe medication if needed. i also give patient education and advice. i also monitor OB patients |
| Prior Job 2 | EMT | 6 mo | 12/hr | respond to medical emergencies and provide basic life support and treatment if necessary |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3.5
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
3 | UCSD | biology |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
3.6 | western u | Physician assistant |
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