Full Job Description
Alaska Urgent Care is seeking a dedicated and skilled Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our team. Our mission is to provide kind, caring, and compassionate care to our community. Alaska Urgent Care is located in South Anchorage. We are an Urgent Care that also provides limited Primary Care services. We have on-site x-ray and CLIA-waived lab testing, providing immediate results for our patients. We serve a diverse population and accept all insurances, including Medicare, Medicaid, and VA. We strive to provide ease of access for patients and put patients’ needs first. Alaska Urgent Care provides flexible schedules, a supportive work environment, and an emphasis on learning and education.
We are looking for someone who is a strong team player, a self-starter, has the desire to make a positive difference in our community, and has a passion for improving patient outcomes.
The schedule for this position varies. Weekday shifts are 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Weekend shifts are 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Pay variable depending on experience.
Job Duties Include (but are not limited to):
– Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations.- Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
– Provide education and counseling to patients and their families regarding health conditions and treatment options.
– Provide minor medical illness care for patients of all ages (infants to seniors).
– Perform minor trauma care, wound care, and in-office sterile procedures. This includes but is not limited to lacerations, sprains, strains, fractures, burns and other injuries.
– Prescribe medications, administer medications, and make recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment.
– Work in collaboration with other Providers and other offices to manage care for patients.
– Order, interpret, and record results of clinical tests to include x-rays (final read of x-ray images by Radiologist). Communicate results with patients and/or other providers if indicated.
Requirements :
- A Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
- 2 years of experience preferred but not required
- Alaska State licensure or eligibility for Alaska licensure.
- Strong leadership
- Basic computer skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and as a team player
- Ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and interact with a diverse population as well as with co-workers
- Professionalism towards patients, co-workers, and management
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of medicine.
Alaska Urgent Care is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by state or federal law.
* TO SUBMIT APPLICATION, APPLY HERE BY SUBMITTING A CV. YOU MAY ALSO SEND CV TO christine@alaskamedicalclinics.com *
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
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