Overview
JOB TITLE: Physician Assistant
DEPARTMENT: General Medicine
REPORTS TO: Chief Medical Officer
POSITION OVERVIEW: Promotes and maintains health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.
Responsibilities
PA DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues, providing relevant information, recommending options, and implementing directives.
- Assesses patient health through interviews, physical examinations, and reviewing medical histories.
- Determines abnormal conditions via diagnostic tests such as x-rays, ECGs, and labs; interprets results.
- Documents patient care in records.
- Performs therapeutic procedures including injections, suturing, and wound management.
- Instructs and counsels patients on therapeutic regimens, development, family planning, and emotional support.
- Develops and implements patient management plans for continuity of care.
- Maintains a safe, clean environment, adhering to procedures and regulations.
- Follows infection control policies to protect patients and staff.
- Engages in continuous self-improvement through training and education.
- Ensures compliance with safety, health standards, and regulations.
- Implements measures to deliver high-quality care and improve services.
- Responds promptly to patient and staff needs and inquiries.
- Provides excellent customer service to all patients.
- Assists in managing patient scheduling and flow to optimize efficiency.
- Handles patient grievances according to policies.
- Participates in developing and reviewing policies and procedures.
- Maintains HIPAA compliance and confidentiality of patient data.
- Attends mandatory meetings and trainings, including quarterly staff meetings, risk management, and operational meetings.
- Remains informed of legal, regulatory, and program updates relevant to practice.
- Maintains professional knowledge through workshops, publications, and networking.
- Contributes to team development through education and sharing information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid California P.A. license; certification preferred.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Current CPR certification.
- FQHC experience highly preferred.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Initiative and thoroughness in task completion.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Knowledge of administrative procedures.
- Computer proficiency (e.g., NextGen EHR/PMS, MS Word, Excel).
- Bilingual in English and Spanish, with cultural familiarity.
- Valid California driver’s license, automobile, and insurance.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed.
- Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
- Dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to underserved communities.
- Willingness to adapt to organizational growth and change.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to relate well with diverse populations.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Willingness to travel.
- Strong planning, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
- Knowledge of managed care plans and programs such as My Health LA, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Family PACT, CPSP, CHDP, and others.