Physician Assistant - CHS (Prescott Valley/Cottonwood)

Yavapai County Government • Prescott Valley/Cottonwood, AZ

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Yavapai County Community Health Services is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to provide high-quality, compassionate care in a collaborative primary care setting. Bilingual in Spanish skills and knowledge of or experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment are highly preferred. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community wellness while working as part of a supportive, mission-driven public heath team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Licensed in the State of Arizona by the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants.
• Possession of a current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Arizona.
• Current Arizona DEA Certificate
• Basic Life Support.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Must possess a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish skills
• Knowledge of or experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment

Responsibilities

• Examines and assesses patients; establishes diagnoses; conducts appropriate diagnostic tests; develops implements and evaluates treatment plans.
• Refers patients to collaborating physicians and other specialists and other medical facilities as needed.
• Provides patient teaching as needed.
• Documents medical visit in the electronic health records system.
• Coordinates patient care with the clinic support staff, including review and co-signing of patient records as designated by policy and procedure.
• Identifies potential opportunities to improve services, suggests solutions and new innovations and participates in their implementation.
• Represents the CHCY in community outreach events such as health screenings/physicals at Health Fairs, school sports physicals and community sports physicals.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement Program, as requested.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level