Physician Assistant - Dermatology

Salary Range $73.08 - $84.62 Overview Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members. Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation. Medical, Dental & Vision InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving AccountsPaid Time OffGenerous Retirement PlansLife InsuranceLong-Term DisabilityGym Membership DiscountTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramAdoption AssistanceShift Differential For more information on our Benefits & Perks, click here! Summary Dermatology Physician Assistant provides diagnoses and treats patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails. Also provides expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss, scars and the skin changes associated with aging. Position Reports To: Practice Manager Essential Functions Perform examinations on new and existing patients. Establish presumptive diagnoses, order appropriate studies and manage the patient’s care as a member of the health care team.Writes prescriptions and performs procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.Educates patients and families and helps them understand issues related to physical and emotional health and promotes wellness.Maintains accurate and complete patient records in compliance with organizational policy.Refers patients to specialty services when appropriate.Provides professional medical services within the scope of training and responsibility, in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and organizational policies.Support physicians with on-call responsibilities and hospital rounds.Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.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, by start date. Desired Related experience. Physical/Sensory Demands O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday. F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday. Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position Walking - FSitting/Standing - FReaching: Shoulder Height - FReaching: Above shoulder height - OReaching: Below shoulder height - FClimbing - OPulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - OPulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - OPulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - OLifting: 25 pounds or less - OLifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - OLifting: Over 50 pounds - OCarrying: 25 pounds or less - OCarrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - OCarrying: Over 50 pounds - OCrawling/Kneeling - OBending/Stooping/Crouching - OTwisting/Turning - FRepetitive Movement - F Working Conditions Work is performed at a work station desk and in patient exam and treatment rooms, where space may be limited and confined. Requires a combination of working independently and also working closely with others. Job Classification FLSA: ExemptHourly/Salary: Salary Physical Exposures For This Position Unprotected Heights - NoHeat - NoCold - NoMechanical Hazards - NoHazardous Substances - YesBlood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - YesLighting - NoNoise - NoIonizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - NoInfectious Diseases – Yes