Health Center Physician Assistant

Description

Statement of Purpose

Under supervision of the Medical Director or physician, the physician assistant works in BHS clinic as part of the professional team of physicians and other healthcare staff. Position provides services to a diverse set of patients. Healthcare services may include, but not limited to:  conducting complete physicals, provide treatment and counsel patients. Obtain, compile and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination.  Position complies with credentialing and privileging activities. 

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Take comprehensive and detailed patient histories

• Develop medical status reports

• Order diagnostic, radiological, and laboratory studies appropriate for the patient’s condition

• Perform physical examinations and record relevant data in medical forms

• Present medical diagnoses and begin therapy or refer patients to the appropriate physicians or health care facilities

Provide call coverage for urgent medical issues that arise after hours.

•Attend clinical and site meetings in support of clinical initiatives and policy development.

• Accurately and appropriately transcribe and execute physicians’ orders

• Interpret and assess patient data to plan for patient treatment and management

• Provide guidance and instructions regarding medical care to patients

Physician Assistant Competencies and Performance Expectations

All Physician Assistants are expected to:

• Adhere to professional standards

•Demonstrate care that is effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of wellness

• Demonstrate effective leadership qualities in day-to-day operations

• Appropriately adapt communication style to the context of the individual patient interaction.

•Work effectively with physician and other health care professionals as a member or leader

• Maintain health and safety standards of facility

Qualifications

Prerequisite Qualifications

Following are the qualifications and competencies required to perform the essential functions of this position. Qualifications may be subject to modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Current California Physician License, DEA Certificate, and CPR. Experience working with clients and staff from diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Ability to travel as needed. Failure to maintain certification or licensure will result in loss of employment. Bilingual ability helpful.

Able to stand, stoop, bend, squat and reach for purpose of performing job duties such as handling materials stocked on shelves, filing, lifting and assisting in emergency situations. Vision, hearing, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination must be adequate for performance of job duties. Able to sit at desk, use keyboard, write and physically perform other job duties

Must have valid California driver’s license and liability insurance if driving personal vehicle on BHS business.

Failure to maintain certification or licensure will result in loss of employment.

Prerequisite Qualifications

Following are the qualifications and competencies required to perform the essential functions of this position. Qualifications may be subject to modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Current California Physician License, DEA Certificate, and CPR. Experience working with clients and staff from diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Ability to travel as needed. Failure to maintain certification or licensure will result in loss of employment. Bilingual ability helpful.

Able to stand, stoop, bend, squat and reach for purpose of performing job duties such as handling materials stocked on shelves, filing, lifting and assisting in emergency situations. Vision, hearing, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination must be adequate for performance of job duties. Able to sit at desk, use keyboard, write and physically perform other job duties

Must have valid California driver’s license and liability insurance if driving personal vehicle on BHS business.

Failure to maintain certification or licensure will result in loss of employment.

Other (specify):

Specific qualifications may vary based on assignment. The supervisor will initial those items on the following list, which apply and write N/A to indicate those qualifications, which are not applicable:

_____ Class “C” California Driver’s License

_____ Personal vehicle with liability insurance for reimbursable mileage, generally short

distances.

_____ First Aid certification, obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current

thereafter.

_____ CPR certification, obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current

thereafter.

_____ Medication training

_____ Bi-lingual (specify: ___________________)

______NPI number

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.

Salary : $70 - $82