Family Practice / Primary Care Physician Assistant

Overall Summary

Provide primary medical care to all Bay Area Community Health (BACH) patients following clinic protocols and policies. Perform medical examination and evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up consultation and request referrals for specialist services, labs and tests as necessary. Identify, evaluate and address disease prevention and health promotion issues for patients while administering quality care. Educate patient and / or family about preventive care, medical issues, diagnosis and use of prescribed medical treatments and / or medications. Maintain legible, accurate and confidential medical records in compliance with state regulatory standards and clinic policies and procedures. Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allow for consultation, collaboration or referral. Work flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends, as necessary.

Essential Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Clinical Director, the Physician Assistant performs a variety of complex, professional, analytical, and confidential Clinical Services services. Duties include :

• Perform medical examination and evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up consultation and health education following BACH clinical policies and procedures.
• Identify, evaluate and address disease prevention and health promotion issues for patients while administering quality care.
• Educate patient and / or family about preventive care, medical issues, diagnosis and use of prescribed medical treatments and / or medications.
• Request patient referrals for specialty services, labs and tests as necessary.
• Maintain legible, accurate and confidential medical records. Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment outcomes, education, referrals and consultations in compliance with state regulatory standards and clinic policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate commitment to, and understanding of, BACH s Behaviors for Success and GUEST (Customer Service Model), by modeling customer service excellence in all internal and external relationships and in the performance of all duties and responsibilities. Monitors staff and notifies Administrator when training and / or counseling are needed to meet customer service expectations.
• Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allow for consultation, collaboration or referral.
• Work flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends, as necessary.

Secondary Responsibilities

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Required education, experience, training

Preferred education, experience, training

Certifications / Licenses :

Critical Success Factors in this role include : Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Work Conditions :

Travel locally to visit other sites, may require a day or overnight trip to attend events; workload may be demanding at times; require professionalism and confidentiality.

Physical Demands

This position requires :

Supervises

None