Primary Care Physician Assistant

Job Responsibilities

• Adheres to the spirit of Waterfall Community Health Center to remove barriers to care and our mission statement while performing assigned duties.
• Demonstrates the core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Partnership, and Collaborative Communication.
• Obtains and records client's health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment (including biological, social, and psychological needs) as part of a total physical examination.
• Demonstrates substantial knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques.
• Diagnoses, treats, and plans appropriate health care for clients in school-based health care, women's health care, family planning, and primary care as appropriate for the specialty; refers clients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required.
• Provides and prescribes medications within the area of specialty.
• Performs laboratory procedures and interprets lab test results.
• Provides case management services for select clients.
• Able to provide group, individual, and community education classes on birth control methods, sexually transmitted diseases, and other health concerns.
• Establishes and maintains client medical charts and other necessary records.
• Provides in-service education classes on assigned responsibilities for clinical staff.
• Proficient in the use of medical and laboratory equipment.
• Participate in Clinical Quality Improvement and Quality Management meetings, and other meetings as requested by the supervisor and/or Senior Leadership Team.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, deal tactfully and patiently with clients, and maintain effective working relationships with other related agencies, professionals, and citizen groups.
• Promotes individual and organizational integrity by exhibiting ethical behavior to maintain high standards.
• Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional development to remain abreast with professional literature and current healthcare management trends and rules in FQCH regulation.
• Performs any other duties needed to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization’s Values.
• Demonstrates skillful knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures, medical and lab equipment, testing procedures, and medication.
• Demonstrates skill in diagnostic procedures for diseases and the drug therapy needed for treatment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of nursing: Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies; a minimum of one year’s experience is desirable.
• National certification in a specialty is preferred.
• Necessary special requirements: Licensed by the State of Oregon as a Physician Assistant, certified by the State of Oregon as a Physician Assistant, and Prescriptive privileges.
• Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; additional languages preferred.
• Able to be credentialed with Medicaid, Medicare, private, and other insurance.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with WCHC policies and HIPAA regulations.