Physician Assistant - CHS (Prescott Valley/Cottonwood)

Yavapai County; Prescott Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yavapai County Community Health Services is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide compassionate primary care in a collaborative setting. Bilingual Spanish skills and familiarity with FQHC environments are highly preferred.

The role includes patient exams, treatment planning, and active participation in community outreach activities. Education requires a Bachelor's degree and Arizona PA licensure; DEA and BLS certifications are also required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and active Arizona PA license.
• Arizona DEA certificate and BLS certification required.
• Licensed to practice in Arizona with current credentials.

Responsibilities

• Examine and assess patients; diagnose; order tests; develop and evaluate treatment plans.
• Refer patients to collaborating physicians and other specialists as needed; provide patient teaching.
• Document visits in the electronic health records system.
• Coordinate care with clinic staff; review and co-sign records as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve services and participate in new implementations.
• Represent the health services in community outreach events and health fairs.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant

Arizona PA license

Arizona DEA Certificate

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) system

Job description

Join Our Community Health Team!

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.

Review complete class specification for Physician Assistant here.

• 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.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree and licensed in the State of Arizona by the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants.

Experience:

No experience necessary.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of a current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Arizona. Current Arizona DEA Certificate and Basic Life Support.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.


• Must possess a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.