Physician Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Valid California P.A. license, prefer certification
• Prefer Masters degree.
• Current valid CPR.
• FQHC experience, highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Motivation to take initiative to ensure all tasks performed are completed thoroughly and accurately.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of administrative principles and procedures.
• Computer knowledge preferred (e.g., NextGen (E.H.R. & PMS), Microsoft Word and Excel).
• Bilingual English/Spanish and familiarity with the Hispanic culture.
• Access to automobile with valid California driver’s license and state mandated automobile insurance.
• Work schedule may include evenings, overtime, and weekends as needed.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to meet tight time sensitive deadlines.
• Motivated and committed to the provision of high-quality healthcare for indigent and underserved communities.
• Willingness to adapt to changes with regards to the agency’s growth and expansion.
• Ability to speak Spanish, preferred.
• Certification, Health Promotion and Maintenance.
• Thoroughness, Clinical Skills, Informing Others, Medical Teamwork.
• Physiological Knowledge, Bedside Manner, Infection Control, Administering Medication, Pain Management, Self-Development.
• Ability to work well with others in a professional and team-oriented environment.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, friendly personality and able to motivate staff by promoting teamwork.
• Ability to relate to the public regardless of ethnic, religion and economic status.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Problem analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Prefer Masters degree.
• FQHC experience, highly preferred.
• Computer knowledge preferred (e.g., NextGen (E.H.R. & PMS), Microsoft Word and Excel).
• Ability to speak Spanish, preferred.
• 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

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.