Physician Assistant Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic - 3.2 Kansas City, MO Job Details Full-time 13 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Electronic health records (EHR) management Safety regulations Professional ethics Writing skills Employee relationship building English Safety hazards Safe environment creation Data interpretation Advanced practice provider Health information management General practice Patient emergency assistance

Physician Assistant License Full Job Description General Summary:

This position is responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating each patient. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.

Job Responsibilities:

Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of physician. Orders/Preforms appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness. Integrates data and determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks. Records physical findings and formulates plan and prognosis based on patients' condition. Provides home-going instructions or summary of care plan. Implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness preventions. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/emails. Utilize telehealth services to expand access to care for patients. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care. Assess medication refill requests for approval or denial. Educates and coaches nursing staff on best nursing practices. Providers are required to work one evening a week, be on the Saturday clinical rotation, and the "on-call" rotation to ensure easy access to patient needs.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations related to evaluating and providing patient care and professional ethics related to the delivery of nursing care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of health promotion, health risk identification, and patient education principles and techniques.

Skills:

• Skill in oral and written communication such as, writing medical orders, patient education materials, and medical record updates.
• Skill in using computerized health information management systems.
• Skill in modifying methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide appropriate nursing care and in initiating appropriate emergency response when needed.

Abilities:

• Ability to analyze complex data and draw conclusions.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical staff and the public.

Education:

• MSN or Masters in Physician Assistant
• Successful completion of a Physician Assistant Program
• Active, unrestricted Physician Assistant in the State of Missouri.
• Appropriate certification to write prescriptions under the authority of a supervising physician

Experience:

• Minimum of two years post-training clinical experience beneficial.
• Experience in chronic disease management and wellness programs a plus.
• Knowledge or experience with a patient centered medical home model.
• Experience with electronic health medical records.
• Computer proficiency with knowledge of MS office products, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook

Bilingual:

English, Spanish and other languages are beneficial.

Benefits:

Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic offers excellent compensation and the following benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) match
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance We do follow CDC recommended vaccinations for all employees.

Work Location:

In person