Community Health PA: Impactful Patient Care

Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Physician Assistant to provide and manage direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients in accordance with evidence-based guidelines. Responsibilities include prescribing medications, updating medical records, coordinating care with nursing staff, and engaging patients and families in decision-making.

BLS and DEA certifications are required; AZ license and national certification are essential; bilingual

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA accredited school for Physician Assistants.
• National Certification and AZ State Licensed as Physician Assistant.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment.
• Prescribes certain pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Reviews and updates medical records in compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Refers patient to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Interacts with patients and families to keep them informed and engaged in the decisions and direction of health care.
• Provides counseling, education and resource information on wellness, prevention of illness and health maintenance.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, quality and safety standards.
• Attends trainings and community outreach activities as required.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

AMA-accredited PA program

Job description

Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Physician Assistant to provide and manage direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients in accordance with evidence-based guidelines. Responsibilities include prescribing medications, updating medical records, coordinating care with nursing staff, and engaging patients and families in decision-making.

BLS and DEA certifications are required; AZ license and national certification are essential; bilingual