A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT OC URGENTCARE MEDICAL GROUP INCORPORATED
Anaheim, CA Job Details $60 - $65 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Computer operation CPR Certification BLS Certification In-person customer service Bachelor's degree Advanced practice provider Computer skills Physician Assistant License PA-C Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
PA's assist patients in delivering the most therapeutically beneficial, physical examinations, while educating them about self-care and home care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Assesses the medical condition of patients by obtaining an appropriate history and performing physical examinations. Provides additional care including ordering, interpreting, and evaluating diagnostic tests. Assumes ongoing responsibility and coordination of care for each patient. Formulates the medical plan and prognosis based on the patient's condition. Consults with the physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatment, as necessary. Orders interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's clinical problems and health care needs. Performs selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within the scope of validated competence. Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures. Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents. Utilized the company EMR system (eClinicalWorks). Participates in quality improvement activities. Counsels patients, families, and significant others about health and illness, and promotes health maintenance. Establishes and documents the healthcare plan and prognosis, maintaining records of each case that are sufficiently complete for any physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. Initiates drug therapy, taking responsibility for such therapy when performed before consultation with a physician. Participates in local, regional, and national continuing medical education programs and clinical meetings to maintain medical knowledge base as well as a professional network. Documents and bills for services promptly with appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes. Complies with supervisory activities as required by physician assistant accrediting body. Performs other related work as requested and approved by the supervising physician, site medical director, or clinic manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
(KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES
) Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by any of the following accrediting bodies-
Licensure:
1-2 years previous Urgent Care experience (Preferred) Current applicable state licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant (Required) Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants. Current certification dependent upon the specific position to include Basic Life Support (CPR).
Skills:
Supports and Models the Legacy Preferred Provider Profile (Required) Bachelor Degree (Required) Enthusiastic with excellent customer service skills Enjoy working with people and possess a friendly and outgoing personality Excellent communication and listening skills, as well as basic computer knowledge Must be a team player and able to work all clinic locations in Orange County' PHYSICAL
DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel is minimal to other locations with most contact with patients is by phone and email correspondence. NOTE This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
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