Job Title: Physician Assistant (with Medical Transcription expertise)
Location: Kozhikode, Candidates from Kozhikode town and around preferred
Diabetes Clinic / Endocrinology Centre
Reports To: Consultant Diabetologist
Job Summary:
The Physician Assistant will support the consultant in delivering comprehensive diabetes care, while also handling accurate and timely medical documentation. The role combines clinical assistance, patient coordination, and high-quality medical transcription to ensure efficient clinic workflow and continuity of care.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Clinical Assistance
- Assist the physician during outpatient consultations
- Record patient history, symptoms, and relevant clinical details
- Measure and document vital parameters (BP, weight, BMI, foot exam findings, etc.)
- Assist in diabetes-specific assessments (neuropathy screening, foot care evaluation, etc.)
- Prepare patients for examination and procedures
2. Medical Transcription & Documentation
- Transcribe physician dictations into accurate clinical notes
- Prepare:
- Case records
- Discharge summaries
- Referral letters
- Investigation reports
- Maintain electronic medical records (EMR) with high accuracy
- Ensure proper medical terminology and formatting standards
- Review and edit documentation for errors and completeness
3. Patient Management & Education
- Guide patients on:
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Medication adherence
- Lifestyle modifications (diet, exercise)
- Reinforce physician advice and clarify patient queries
- Coordinate follow-ups and recalls for diabetes reviews
4. Coordination & Administrative Support
- Coordinate lab investigations and reports
- Liaise with dietitians, diabetes educators, and lab personnel
- Manage patient flow to reduce waiting time
- Assist in maintaining clinic records, registers, and audit data
5. Quality & Compliance
- Maintain confidentiality of patient records
- Ensure compliance with clinic protocols and NABH standards (if applicable)
- Support data collection for audits, research, or registry purposes
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Modern Medicine/FMG/ Physician Assistant course / Nursing / Pharm D/Allied Health Sciences
- Certification or training in Medical Transcription
- Prior experience in a hospital or clinic setting preferred (especially in diabetology/endocrinology)
Skills Required:
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology (especially diabetes-related)
- Excellent listening, typing speed and skills
- Proficiency in EMR software and MS Office
- Good communication and patient interaction skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to multitask in a busy OPD setting
Experience:
Working Hours:
- As per clinic timings (may include split OPD sessions)
Salary Range :
- Depending on experience and skill level
Preferred Attributes:
Experience in diabetes care settings
- Familiarity with insulin protocols and glucose monitoring devices
- Basic counselling skills
- Ability to work closely with a multidisciplinary team
- For more information
For more info Contact 7012686351
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From ₹12,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
