Physician Assistant - Family Practice - Northern California

Primary Care setting, appointments and walk ins.

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Shift Hours: Monday – Friday 8a-5p

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

· Determines which cases to refer to the physician for further diagnosis and treatment.

· Assumes principle responsibility for the primary health maintenance of individuals of all ages with a complete spectrum of health problems.

· Identifies the health status of patients by taking medical histories, performing examinations and initiating and evaluating screening and diagnostic procedures.

· Initiates appropriate therapeutic intervention based upon assessment and evaluation of the health status of the individual and explains disease process to patient.

· Documentation/Completion of EHR/Medical Records and keep case histories in accordance with the corporation's procedures.

· Plans and assumes responsibility for on-going health maintenance and clinical management of patients' emotional behavior, counsels and instructs individuals and families regarding domestic and health related problems.

· Interprets and reviews laboratory tests; reviews medication refills.

· Initiates orders for diagnostic laboratory and x-rays.

· Serves as clinical consultant to nursing and paramedical personnel.

· Assists with in-service trainings.

· Performs nursing duties when necessary.

· Coordinates work activities with families, community agencies and other members of the health team and has a thorough knowledge of community resources.

· Performs additional tasks appropriate to background and training as assigned

· Quality of care (Quality Measures) and participation in Peer Review.

· Provide virtual care services. You will speak with patients over the phone and video to assess their needs, gather important clinical history, diagnose, and provide appropriate clinical guidance or treatment.

· Manage a panel of primary care patients and provide comprehensive care (including acute care, chronic disease management, and preventive care) to improve health outcomes and quality.

· Must be able to use manual dexterity while using office equipment such as computers, laptops, keyboard, and mouse. Ability to perform multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to perform multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.

· Must be able to work assigned shifts including evening and weekend requirements per contract.

· Ability to perform job functions independently. Ability to arrive on time to shifts, complete shifts as scheduled and maintain excellent attendance.

Skills & Requirements

· Possess a Physician Assistant certificate issued by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance

· Completion of a Family Practice Physician Assistant Program of not less than a 24 month education course, comprised of 12 months didactic training plus 12 months supervised clinical internship with didactic training

· Possess a certificate of completion from a Controlled Substances Education Course of at least 6 hours

· Must be sensitive to the corporation diverse patient population

· Current CPR certificate

· Effective communication skills. Effective time management skills

· Demonstrate clear knowledge of clinic structure, standards, procedures and protocols