Physician Assistant

Job Summary

Applies and modifies the principles, methods, and techniques of medicine to provide primary patient care. Work closely with Practice Administrator & Case Manager to ensure comprehensive delivery of services and quality patient care. Cooperates with management in helping to achieve company objectives and deliver quality care to patients. Evaluates medical procedures and everyday situations and suggests ways to improve delivery of quality service.

Essential Job Functions

 Provides medical treatment to patients.

 Charts all patient interactions in accordance with company policies and procedures.

 Work closely with Medical Assistants to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.

 Communicate and works with medical staff to ensure coordinated efforts for the provision of high-quality medical treatment and client services.

 Complies with ethical, legal & professional guidelines.

 Complies with applicable regulations and with corporate policies and procedures to stay in compliance.

 Complies with quality assurance for all medical issues and assists in the solution of any medical problems.

 Contributes solutions to intra- and inter-departmental problems.

 Protects clinic assets and property against loss or waste through negligence or dishonesty.

 Participates in implementing special medical projects and services, such as on-site services.

 Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.

Minimum Required Education, Experience & Skills

EDUCATION

Degree of Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from a U.S. accredited institution or equivalent licensing required to comply to practice medicine in the U.S. in the instance of foreign graduate training.

EXPERIENCE

Previous experience in General Practice preferred. EMR experience, Bilingual, Computer Literate.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Current license to practice medicine in the State.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

 Knowledge of professional medical practices related to treatment.

 Knowledge of organizational and medical policies, regulations, and procedures.

 Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.

 Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe medical environment.

 Skill in developing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.

 Skill in developing and maintaining medical quality assurance and quality control standards.

 Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, employees, medical staff, and the general public.

 Ability to react calmly, objectively, and effectively in emergency situations.

 Ability to communicate clearly with patients, staff, and clients.

 Good telephone manners and etiquette.

 Strong organizational skills; orientation to detail.

 Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate and work effectively with others.

Physical & Mental Requirements: (check all that apply)

• Required immunizations and vaccinations.

Ability to lift upwards of 50 pounds.

Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 100 pounds of force.

Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.

Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery.

Ability to properly drive and operate a company vehicle.

Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing.

Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving.

Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

Ability to discriminate shades of color when reading a dipstick.

The information listed above is not comprehensive of all duties/responsibilities performed. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.