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Benefits

  • On-the-job training

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for providing direct patient care services to AAAI patients. These services are rendered under the supervision of one or more physicians. The PA will assess, diagnose, treat, and counsel patients on healthcare matters.

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer for Administrative matters.

AAAI physician for clinical matters.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Examining patients
  • Making medical diagnoses and decisions
  • Treating patients
  • Counseling with patients
  • Prescribing therapies, tests, and medications
  • Obtaining, compiling, and recording patient medical data in various medical systems
  • As directed, developing protocols and training tools
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

1. Medicine- knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human illnesses, diseases, injuries, and other medical issues

2. Patient education- capable of communicating diagnoses, treatment plans, and other medical matters in a manner that can be understood by the patient

3. Staff development- collaborating with Medical Assistant and other staff to provide training or other developmental needs

4. Critical thinking skills

5. Willingness to learn deeply about allergy, asthma, and immunology

6. Strong judgment and decision-making skills

7. Poise under pressure

8. Service orientation- toward patients, clinical staff, other Providers, and administration

9. Understanding of the Pre-Reg process within AAAI through previous similar work experience or on-the-job training.

10. Skilled in leading projects on an as-needed basis.

11. Knowledge of various methods of conducting research.

12. Knowledge of personal computers using various software programs (Microsoft Suite, or mobile application)

13. Ability to work well with others throughout AAAI.

14. Work in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines and priorities

Education

  • PA-C designation (earned, and to be maintained throughout employment)
  • Commitment to Continuing Medical Education (stipend to defray costs provided)
  • 2+ years of experience in the medical field.
  • 1+ years of experience in leading a small team
  • 2+ years of experience in patient eligibility and benefits verification

Licenses/Certifications

  • Arizona PA license (active throughout employment)
  • DEA license
  • NCCPA certification
  • MPAS diploma

Experience

One or more years of experience as a PA-C in a relevant field is strongly preferred. Familiarity with medical practice operations (front office, back office, and/or business office).

Other Requirements

Ability to travel to AAAI offices as directed. Willingness to work in any office assigned. AAAI has 7 locations throughout the Phoenix Valley, this current vacant position would cover our west valley offices in Peoria, Avondale, and Surprise. This is a requirement.

Willingness (as needed) to travel for CME opportunities.

Working Conditions

Medical office environment. Must be able to work in AAAI offices to deliver patient care.

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