Physician Assistant J-47230

LOSING DATE: Open Until Filled, bi-weekly reviews

POSITION: Physician Assistant

SALARY: $67.98 - $88-38, per hour 

REPORTS TO: Medical Director

LOCATION: Nespelem Health Clinic, Nespelem, WA 

SUMMARY:

The Physician Assistant works under the direction of the Medical Director to fulfill the Colville Tribal Healthcare Authority mission. The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing ambulatory patient care as a health center clinician with a full panel of patients providing high quality medical care, meeting UDS benchmarks, contact compliance and strategic planning. Cultural sensitivity is a key component of this position. The Physician Assistant will perform their job duties in a professional manner while assuring that all the needs of the patients are met with a pleasant demeanor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides direct patient care as a health center clinician with a full panel of patients providing high quality medical care.
• Ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of medical care.
• Assess patient health condition and detect possible issues/medical condition.
• Works closely with other health programs to provide integrated care.
• Works as a team member to foster teamwork with clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Giving appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene, etc.).
• Examination methodologies and diagnostics for patient care. 
• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the patient’s medical history.
• Prescribe and interpret lab tests to obtain more information for underlying infections or abnormalities.
• Promoting Prevention through set UDS measures.
• Implementing a plan for follow up and next visits.
• Prescribe medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for administration.
• Ensure patient is aware of and understands any new medication and /or dose changes and provide an updated order to pharmacy.
• Examine and provide treatments to injuries and refer patients to other practitioners when needed.
• Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients.
• Remain up-to-date with developments and best practices in medicine by attending conferences and seminars.
• Participates in meetings and committees as requested.
• Adhere to a standardized system of documentation.
• Complies and ensures compliance with applicable legislation, funding and organizational requirements, policies and procedures.
• Ensure confidential handling of sensitive team member information in line with data protection policies and laws.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required
• Degree as a Physician Assistant from an accredited program.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Washington state licensure as a Physician Assistant.
• Must have current DEA license.
• HIPAA training within initial 90 days of employment.
• Blood borne pathogen training annually.
• Ability to understand, speak, communicate and read the English language.
• Ability to utilize RPMS and EHR proficiently.
• Requires ability to utilize a multi-line telephone with good telephone etiquette.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Well-developed human relation skills to convey technical concepts to others.
• Ability to communicate technical information and to interact with a wide variety of groups and individuals inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work processes in a high-volume environment in order to meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to analyze data from multiple information ports by comparing and contrasting data to draw a conclusion or to identify trends.
• Ability to communicate professionally in written, verbal, and non-verbal format while portraying a friendly tone, word choice, and body language.
• Ability to take initiative and be proactive in the duties of the position in order to meet mandated deadlines and to comply with goals and objectives.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License is required and be insurable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Manual and finger dexterity to complete duties.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, and reach.
• Ability to push and pull frequently.
• Ability to comprehend complex issues.
• Sufficient visual acuity to write, recognize printed materials, computer screen, and notice non-verbal behavior.
• Speech and hearing ability to project voice to small and large audiences, carry on telephone conversations, hear and grasp verbal communications and equipment prompts.
• Ability to drive in adverse weather conditions.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

 TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

 If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

 INFORMATION: Jaleen Flowers, HR Generalist, Colville Tribal Health Care Authority, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509)634.2436 [email protected]