Physician Assistant - Wednesday and Thursdays & Fridays

Overview

JOB TITLE: Physician Assistant

DEPARTMENT: General Medicine

REPORTS TO: Chief Medical Officer

POSITION OVERVIEW: Promotes and maintains health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.

Responsibilities

P DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
• Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Undertakes continuous self-improvement, attending applicable training, seminars, in-services and educational classes to maintain skills competency and current knowledge for standard of care and effective practices.
• Responsible for following all agency safety and health standards, regulations, procedures, policies and practices.
• Identifies, initiates and implements measures to deliver high quality care to patients and improve services.
• Responds efficiently and timely to all patient and provider staff needs and inquiries.
• Ensures excellent customer service to all FHCCGLA patients.
• Works with the operations managers to manage patient scheduling and flow to address bottlenecks, scheduling issues, etc…
• Handles patient grievances according to FHCCGLA’s Policy & Procedure.
• Assists in developing, updates & reviews of FHCCGLA Policies & Procedures (P&P’s) as needed (with input from all other key personnel).
• Ensures HIPAA compliance by maintaining strict confidentiality of all patient data and E.H.R./Practice Management System (PMS) according to regulations and FHCCGLA’s P&P’s.
• Attends the following meetings/trainings:
  • Mandatory Quarterly Staff Meeting/Trainings- Quarterly (Jan., Apr., Jul. & Oct.).
  • Corporate Risk Management Meeting- Quarterly (Jan., Apr., Jul. & Oct.), as needed (advanced notice will be provided when feasible).
  • Clinical & Operations (C&O) Meeting- As needed (advanced notice will be provided when feasible).
  • Meetings with FHCCGLA’s Executive Leadership, as needed (advanced notice will be provided when feasible).
• Other pertinent meetings- As scheduled.
• Remains informed of:
  • Current legal and regulatory changes related to scope of practice.
  • Specific programs/payors, insurances accepted, and services being offered at FHCCGLA.
  • All applicable Policies & Procedures
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Directs outpatient care including the assessment and treatment of adult acute and chronic disease utilizing prudent clinical judgment and current standards of care.
• Directs outpatient care including the assessment and treatment of pediatric acute and chronic disease utilizing prudent clinical judgment and current standards of care.
• Directs outpatient care including the assessment and treatment of gynecologic and prenatal acute and chronic disease utilizing prudent clinical judgment and current standards of care.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Valid California P.A. license, prefer certification
• 2. Prefer Masters degree.
• 3. Current valid CPR.
• 4. FQHC experience, highly preferred.
• 5. Excellent analytical skills.
• 6. Motivation to take initiative to ensure all tasks performed are completed thoroughly and accurately.
• 7. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• 8. Knowledge of administrative principles and procedures.
• 9. Computer knowledge preferred (e.g., NextGen (E.H.R. & PMS), Microsoft Word and Excel).
• 10. Bilingual English/Spanish and familiarity with the Hispanic culture.
• 11. Access to automobile with valid California driver’s license and state mandated automobile insurance.
• 12. Work schedule may include evenings, overtime, and weekends as needed.
• 13. Ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure of deadlines.
• 14. Ability to meet tight time sensitive deadlines.
• 15. Motivated and committed to the provision of high-quality healthcare for indigent and underserved communities.
• 16. Willingness to adapt to changes with regards to the agency’s growth and expansion.
• 17. Ability to speak Spanish, preferred.
• 18. Certification, Health Promotion and Maintenance.
• 19. Thoroughness, Clinical Skills, Informing Others, Medical Teamwork.
• 20. Physiological Knowledge, Bedside Manner, Infection Control, Administering Medication, Pain Management, Self-Development.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS :

• 1. Ability to work well with others in a professional and team-oriented environment.
• 2. Well-developed interpersonal skills, friendly personality and able to motivate staff by promoting teamwork.
• 3. Ability to relate to the public regardless of ethnic, religion and economic status.
• 4. Excellent communication skills.
• 5. Willingness to travel.
• 6. Strong planning and organizational skills
• 7. Problem analysis and critical thinking skills.
• 8. Excellent customer service skills.
• 9. Knowledge of the following (but not limited to), preferred:
  • My Health LA PPO’s HMO’s
  • Medicare Family PACT CPSP
  • Medi‑Cal Fee‑for‑Service CHDP
  • Managed Care Plans Every Woman Counts

Current Openings Schedule:

• Commerce :
  • Thursdays | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Fedde:
  • Wednesdays and Fridays | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.