PA-C FAMILY MEDICINE

Overview

Provides primary and appropriate specialized health care services to hospital and clinic patients. Performs examinations and provides treatment to minor/routine problems; performs or orders diagnostic test; establishes diagnosis; prescribes medication; instructs patients and family members about continuing care.

Position Reports To: Practice Manager

Responsibilities

1. Provide primary and specialized health care to patients. Examination, diagnosis, and treatment of both chronic and acute episodic illnesses and minor injuries. Refers to physician as needed.
2. Writes prescriptions and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
3. Educates patients and families and helps them understand issues related to physical and emotional health.
4. Participates in health promotional activities.
5. Participates in decisions, planning, and policies related to clinical care.
6. Maintains accurate and complete patient records in compliance with organizational policy.
7. Refers patients to specialty services when appropriate.
8. Provides professional medical services within the scope of training and responsibility, in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and organizational policies.
9. Support physicians with on-call responsibilities.
10. Records statistics and conducts research as deemed necessary.
11. Collaborates with staff and physicians to identify patient’s needs and help develop plan to meet those needs.
12. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
13. Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active Physician Assistant licensure with prescriptive authority in the state of Washington, required by start date.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification (within 90 days of hire).

Desired:

• Related experience.