Physician Assistant- All Shifts

San Ysidro Health•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Assists Primary Care Physicians in providing medical services to patients in specialized areas such as Family Practice, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, and Obstetrics/Gynecology. The Physician Assistant takes patient histories, makes assessments, records and presents pertinent information—including emergent cases—to the physician; assists with or performs routine laboratory, screening, and therapeutic procedures; facilitates referrals to appropriate health facilities, agencies, or community resources; administers medication according to established policies; and coordinates required reports and written documentation, including medical records. The position maintains departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards. It supports professional growth through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops; attends required meetings, participates on directed committees, and performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The role may require evening or weekend work and travel to satellite facilities. Work takes place in an outpatient clinic with moderate noise and controlled office temperatures. The job involves prolonged standing and walking and frequent sitting. Pre-employment requirements include I-9 documentation, a physical, positive background and reference checks, a completed application, new-hire orientation, and pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with mandated vaccinations and boosters is a condition of employment.

Requirements

Nationally certified Physician Assistant by the state.
Written examination for the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistant.
CPR certification.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Technical knowledge and skills in suturing and casting.
Some experience supervising medical assistants.
Complete pre-employment requirements, including I-9 documentation, a physical, background and reference checks, a completed application, new-hire orientation, and pre-employment PPDs.
Comply with all mandated vaccinations and boosters.

Nice To Haves

Two years of primary care experience after completion of clinical training preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills helpful.

Responsibilities

Take patient histories, make assessments, and record and present pertinent data, including emergent cases, to the physician.
Assist with or perform routine laboratory, screening, and therapeutic procedures.
Facilitate physician referrals to appropriate health facilities, agencies, or community resources.
Administer medication according to established policies.
Coordinate preparation of required reports and written documentation, including medical records.
Maintain departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Pursue professional growth through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
Attend required meetings and participate on committees as directed.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Travel to satellite facilities as required.