Physician Assistant - Occupational Health - PRN

Gateway Regional Medical Center•Granite City, IL

2d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Gateway Regional Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and patient-focused Physician Assistant (PA) to join its Occupational Health team. This role involves supporting services within the Occupational Health lab, providing efficient, accurate, and compassionate care to occupational health clients. The position includes supporting the collection and processing of specimens for drug screening, occupational health testing, and phlebotomy services. Strong communication, attention to detail, accurate record keeping, data entry, and maintaining confidentiality are essential.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Ability to read and understand written clinical and administrative information
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with computer systems and data entry
Medical background with experience in phlebotomy, drug screening, specimen collection, or document handling preferred
Previous healthcare or clinical experience preferred
Experience with phlebotomy, occupational health, drug screening, or specimen collection preferred
Proficiency with computers and telephone systems
Ability to effectively operate department-specific equipment
Understanding of filing systems, document organization, and appropriate document handling
Demonstrated understanding of HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality
Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a team-oriented environment
Current Illinois Physician Assistant license
Current Physician Assistant certification, as applicable
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Responsibilities

Providing professional, compassionate service to Occupational Health clients and patients
Performing or assisting with blood specimen collection
Collecting urine, hair, breath, and blood samples for drug screening and occupational health purposes, as trained and within applicable scope and protocols
Properly identifying patients and specimens
Following established specimen collection, handling, labeling, storage, and chain-of-custody procedures
Performing appropriate patient assessments and clinical evaluations within the PA's scope of practice
Maintaining accurate and timely patient and occupational health records
Completing data entry, reports, and required documentation
Assisting with telephone and other communications with patients, Occupational Health clients, providers, and members of the healthcare team
Maintaining organized filing systems and ensuring appropriate document handling
Demonstrating effective operation of department-specific equipment
Maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with HIPAA and applicable organizational policies
Following established clinical, safety, infection-control, and laboratory procedures
Providing a positive, professional, and patient-centered experience
Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, laboratory personnel, and other healthcare professionals
Performing other duties consistent with the position and department needs