Physician Assistant (2218) - Citywide - H00208
About The Position
The Physician Assistant assesses and manages patient care in a general medical setting or in Department of Public Health specialty clinics. The role involves taking medical histories, conducting physical examinations using diagnostic techniques, evaluating signs and symptoms, and recognizing patients who need immediate physician attention. The position performs routine laboratory, screening, and therapeutic procedures; interprets test results; and administers physician-prescribed treatments and medications. It also includes educating and counseling patients about physical and mental health, facilitating referrals to appropriate facilities and community resources, maintaining accurate patient records, and presenting relevant information to physicians. Other duties may be assigned or requested. This is a citywide civil service examination for a permanent position with the San Francisco Department of Public Health. Employees are expected to work in person across the department’s hospitals, clinics, programs, and offices.
Requirements
- Possess a valid Physician Assistant certification issued by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance.
- Certification status must be “Renewed & Current” according to the California Department of Consumer Affairs license search.
- Pass the Training and Experience Evaluation to continue in the selection process.
Responsibilities
- Assess and manage patient care in general medical settings or Department of Public Health specialty clinics.
- Take medical histories and perform physical examinations using diagnostic techniques.
- Evaluate physical signs and symptoms and recognize patients requiring immediate physician attention.
- Perform routine laboratory and screening procedures, including venous blood draws, cultures, skin tests, EKG tracings, and pap smears; interpret test results.
- Perform routine therapeutic procedures, including injections, immunizations, suture removal, strapping, casting and splinting sprains, and incision and drainage of superficial skin infections.
- Educate and counsel patients on physical and mental health topics, including diet, social habits, family planning, growth and development, aging, and disease management.
- Facilitate referrals to appropriate health facilities, agencies, and community resources.
- Administer treatments and medications prescribed by physicians.
- Maintain patient records of histories, examinations, and treatments, and present pertinent data to physicians.
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
