Full Job Description
American Medical Associates is looking for a Primary Care Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our busy Primary Care/Internal Medicine/Multi-Specialty group practice located in the City of Maricopa, AZ (Pinal County).
Our PA-C’s provide health care services to patients under the direction of our clinic’s supervising Physician. PA-C’s are academically and clinically trained to perform many of the routine tasks that Physicians usually do and are responsible for their own actions, as well as accountable to our clinic’s supervising Physician.
This position possesses a great deal of flexibility and provides a means to build a viable patient base.
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
- Meets new and existing ambulatory patients in the clinic for examination, diagnosis, and development of patient care plans based on the patient’s medical history.
- Administers and orders diagnostic tests such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results.
- Performs therapeutic procedures such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
- Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising Physicians concerning appropriate treatment.
- Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and records progress.
- Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.
- Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, and health maintenance.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
- Enforces all policies, procedures, protocols, directives and goals of the organization.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrated competency dealing with all age groups, especially geriatric patients.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Superb organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
Education and Experience:
- Successful completion of an approved Physician’s Assistant program required.
- Current Arizona Physician Assistant license required.
- A sound understanding of all pertinent federal and state regulations, including HIPAA.
- Prescriptive authorization required.
- Proficiency with medical instruments and equipment required to perform your work.
- Proficient in charting and completing tasks in an EMR system.
- New Grads encouraged to apply.
After successful completion of a 90-day probationary period, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(K), as well as an opportunity to accrue sick and paid time off will be offered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $125,000.00 – $135,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Required)
- Physician Assistant: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Arizona Physician Assistant License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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