What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at Medlife Urgent Care?
Medlife is a Urgent Care that provides world class services to the Norwalk area. We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. As an advanced practice registered nurse, you’ll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a nurse practitioner includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives.
Malpractice insurance covered.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Examine patients and their medical records
- Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
- Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
- Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
- Prescribe medications
- Maintain accurate records and schedules
- Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
- Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
- Oversee patients’ overall health
- Promote good health practices
- Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
- Urgent Care administration and inventory management
- Spanish and English speaking preferred
Minimum Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
- Home Health
Physical Setting:
- Outpatient
Minimum Experience:
- Computer literacy/EMR proficiency
- At least three (3) years prior clinical experience with emphasis in General Medicine/Internal Medicine or Family Practice highly preferred
Education/Licensure:
- Active California state license as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
- Active Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Board Certification
- Medicare Part D Prescriber
PA (Physician Assistant):
- Active PA License (Must, upon start)
- NPI Number (Must, upon start)
- DEA Number (Must, within 6 months of start)
- Board Certification: NCCPA (Must, within 6 months of start)
- Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) (Must, upon start)
- Valid ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Malpractice insurance paid by the company
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $70.00 - $90.00 per hour
Benefits:
Salary : $70 - $90