Physician Assistant P / T or F / T

Job Description

Job Description

Job Purpose : Family Practice Primary Care

Family practice located in Corona, California looking for a full-time Physician Assistant with a can-do attitude. We are a busy practice servicing patients of all ages. The Physician Assistant will be responsible for taking over many of our new patients as well as some of our existing patients. We’re looking for a professional who is passionate about internal medicine and conservative care. We focus on encouraging our patients to pursue preventative care, such as wellness check-ups, as well as informing us immediately of changes in symptoms. A warm bedside manner, strong work ethic and being a team player are a must. If this sounds like a match for your style of practice, get in touch.

Promotes and maintains health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.

Duties :

• 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.
• Utilize EHR system for all patient visits
• Prescribe and refill medications as needed
• Provide referrals to specialists when required
• 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.
• 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.

Skills / Qualifications :

Health Promotion and Maintenance, Thoroughness, Clinical Skills, Informing Others, Medical Teamwork, Physiological Knowledge, Great Bedside Manner, Infection Control, Administering Medication, Pain Management, Self-Development

Requirements :

Physician Assistant Board Certification

Current California License

DEA License

BCLS-C (CPR) Certified

Computer literate / EMR savvy (office currently utilizes Nextgen System)

Bilingual in Spanish required

3+ years of experience in a healthcare environment preferred

Job Type : Full-time to qualify for benefits or Part-time

Benefits :

401(k)

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Schedule :

8 Hour Shift

Monday to Friday

Education :

Master's (Preferred)

Location :

Corona, CA 92882 (Preferred)

Work authorization :

United States (Preferred)

EMR Used :

Not listed / Other

Medical Specialty :

Primary Care

Benefit Conditions :

Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely :

No