Physician Assistant - Occupational Health - PRN

About the Role

The Physician Assistant will support services within our Occupational Health lab, helping provide efficient, accurate, and compassionate care to occupational health clients. The role involves supporting the collection and processing of specimens used for drug screening, occupational health testing, and phlebotomy services. The position also requires strong communication, attention to detail, accurate record keeping, data entry, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while working with patients and employer clients.

Responsibilities

• Providing professional, compassionate service to Occupational Health clients and patients
• Performing or assisting with blood specimen collection
• Collecting urine, hair, breath, and blood samples for drug screening and occupational health purposes, as trained and within applicable scope and protocols
• Properly identifying patients and specimens
• Following established specimen collection, handling, labeling, storage, and chain-of-custody procedures
• Performing appropriate patient assessments and clinical evaluations within the PA's scope of practice
• Maintaining accurate and timely patient and occupational health records
• Completing data entry, reports, and required documentation
• Assisting with telephone and other communications with patients, Occupational Health clients, providers, and members of the healthcare team
• Maintaining organized filing systems and ensuring appropriate document handling
• Demonstrating effective operation of department-specific equipment
• Maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with HIPAA and applicable organizational policies
• Following established clinical, safety, infection-control, and laboratory procedures
• Providing a positive, professional, and patient-centered experience
• Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, laboratory personnel, and other healthcare professionals
• Performing other duties consistent with the position and department needs

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current Illinois Physician Assistant license
• Current Physician Assistant certification, as applicable
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Ability to read and understand written clinical and administrative information
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with computer systems and data entry
• Medical background with experience in phlebotomy, drug screening, specimen collection, or document handling preferred
• Previous healthcare or clinical experience preferred
• Experience with phlebotomy, occupational health, drug screening, or specimen collection preferred
• Proficiency with computers and telephone systems
• Ability to effectively operate department-specific equipment
• Understanding of filing systems, document organization, and appropriate document handling
• Demonstrated understanding of HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a team-oriented environment

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Supportive Leadership
• Collaborative Patient Access Team