Physician Assistant

Bay Area Community Health (BACH) is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide primary medical care to patients, performing examinations, evaluations, diagnoses, and treatments. This role involves educating patients on preventive care and managing medical records in compliance with regulatory standards. The Physician Assistant will work collaboratively with the medical staff while maintaining an independent practice.

Practice Info

• Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allow for consultation, collaboration or referral.
• Participate in planning programs and development of health policies and procedures; health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
• Participate in staff conferences and health center's continuous quality assurance and peer review programs.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitor staff and notify Administrator when training and/or counseling are needed to meet customer service expectations.

Shift & Schedule

• Work flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends, as necessary.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant License
• Basic Life Support Certificate (CPR)
• Current California Physician Assistant license.
• State Office of Family Planning Certificate, if working in family planning program.
• Current Basic Life Support Certificate (CPR).
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Health related field
• Preferred: One year of directly related experience
• Preferred: Community or Public Health experience
• Access to reliable transportation.
• No visa sponsorship available