This position may be filled prior to the posted deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Koniag Professional Services (KPS), a Koniag Government Services company , is seeking a Physician Assistant to support KPS and our government customer in support of the Albany Military Entrance Processing Station. This position is for a future business opportunity.

Work Hours:

Services are to be provided between the hours of 06:00 to 17:00 pm (remain flexible) Monday through Friday unless specified otherwise.

Primary location of performance is:

11 A Clinton Avenue Albany

NY, 12207

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement. The Physician Assistant is responsible for performing a review of military service applicants' medical histories, performing medical evaluations, and conducting reviews of medical test results and documents, with an end goal of determining whether the applicant meets the medical standards established by Congress and the Military Services at one of the

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geographically dispersed facilities.

Responsibilities:

Conduct medical histories and physical examinations. Assess eligibility of applicants based on Department of Defense (DoD) medical standards. Review of required medical tests and documents pertaining to consultations and medical histories Secure a thorough health history from the applicant and record findings. Assess applicant medical documentation and render their medical opinion on an applicant's medical fitness for programs applying for Apply accession medical standards to determine applicant medical qualifications. Become proficient in the application of accession medical standards to determine suitability of applicants for military service. Provide highest regard to applicant dignity. Abide by and follow IAW, Privacy Act and HIPPA Participate in MEPS local, medical peer reviews. Use Philosophy Known as "Red Carpet Treatment" Comply with all installation policies and procedures. Access and update electronic medical documentation, Access and respond to e-mail communications and use internet sites as required to obtain information on medical issues. Effectively communicate with all parties and other providers Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

US Citizenship is required by the government customer Ability to successfully meet the background investigation requirements Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Must have a current, active unrestricted license to practice as a PA in the state of employment. National certification (NCCPA) required Strong clinical skills and knowledge of medical best practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Current BLS through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association Possess a current unrestricted license from any one of the 50 U.S. States, the District of Columbia, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands Minimum of one (1) year experience, post-graduate training Possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA). BLS must include Hands-On skills session.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Possess computer skills necessary to access and update electronic medical documentation, access and respond to e-mail communications, and use internet sites as required to obtain information on medical issues. This includes keyboard data entry of all medical record entries, consults and applicant medical processing Ability to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate with all parties and other providers Ability to effectively plan and utilize time while administering judgement and demonstrating sound decision-making skills Possess sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills and social sensitivity Ability to complete Genesis training requirements for medical documentation Experience in collecting, organizing, recording and communicating, while taking health histories and administering mental health screening questionnaires Knowledgeable of diagnostic procedures related to a variety of medical and health care fields to include obstetrics and gynecology, otolaryngology, pediatric, orthopedic, internal medicine and mental health

Physical Demands:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Requirements:

Pre-employment background check mandatory You must have the ability to pass a Tier 4 investigation and a Public Trust Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation. Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com . Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352