PACE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Physician Assistant provides primary care to our PACE participants. They will provide quality medical diagnostic services and treatment, and participates in medical quality improvement programs

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Sees NEMS' patients as scheduled by the department. Obtains medical history and performs patient examinations, evaluations, and counseling within the limits of training and protocols. Performs routine screening physical exams. Does follow-up evaluations of patients, especially those with stable but chronic conditions. Consults with supervising physicians or other providers as necessary. Communicate with primary care physicians regarding patient care and treatment. Complete appropriate documentation of all evaluations, care, and services rendered in the medical record. Provides acute care as specified in the protocols. Provides follow-up and health maintenance care including the appropriate adjustment of medications in accordance with established protocols or in response to specific instructions from the supervising physician. Prescribes medications to accomplish the plan of treatment Provides high quality medical services in a culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate manner. Participates in the department's required Quality Improvement Program and activities. Complies and participates in all governmental and other funding agencies' requests. Appropriately refers patients to specialists and other ancillary services as necessary. Discharges patients after medical visits are completed. Assists supervising physician or clinic director or medical director on projects as requested. Participates in medical outreach programs such as health fairs, media (TV and radio programs) etc. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings. Have excellent customer service and bedside manner. Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of an accredited program and NCCPA National Certificate Exam. Renew the national certification with NCCPA every two years and successfully complete the Physician Assistant Recertifying Examination every six years. Licensed by the State Medical Board of California and the Medical Act Provisions. Current documentation of Basic Life Support, and First Aid is required. Minimum one year of experience working with a frail and/or older adult population preferred.

LANGUAGE

Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English. Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin), Vietnamese, Spanish and other languages may be required depending on location. Fluency in other languages are an asset.

STATUS:

This is an FLSA exempt position. This is an OSHA high-risk position.