Physician Assistant

Job Description Description:Title: Physician AssistantBase Salary Range: $133,000 - $142,000 plus benefitsFTE : Full Time - ExemptWe are seeking a dynamic and experienced Physician Assistant who wants to make a difference in our community. We want to hear from you if you thrive in a fast-paced, caring, and compassionate environment!Our Mission: The Mission of South Central Family Health Center is to improve the quality of life for the diverse community of inner-city Los Angeles by providing affordable and comprehensive health care and education in a welcoming and multi-cultural environment. To lead the way in health care in South Los Angeles, as the premier provider and employer of choice offering comprehensive, high quality, affordable, efficient and culturally responsive services.General Summary: The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing direct preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic healthcare services following relevant state law, as well as the established clinic policies, procedures, and protocols. The ideal candidate will have to perform some of the following essential dutiesCarries out a review of patients' medical history and examines patients to obtain information about their physical condition checks their health status and prescribes needed medicines to patientsObtains, compiles and records patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination and records patients' progressSuggests therapy or medication with physician approvalOrders diagnostic tests, including blood tests and x-raysEstablishes diagnoses for a patient's illness or injuriesAssists in treatment, including immunizing patients and mending broken bonesSuggests tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patientsInstructs and counsels patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenancePerforms therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection managementAdhere to safety factors when administering medications and therapeutic agents.Demonstrate knowledge of safety, infection control & emergency policies and proceduresQualifications Licensure and Certifications:Bachelor's degree, together with a certificate from completing an American Medical Association approved physician assistant programValid Physician's Assistant License.Valid license with the State of California.Current BLSCurrent DEACurrent NPIExperience:A minimum of 2 years of prior experience in a community clinic setting is prefer.Previous experience in a Community Health Centers is preferredSome clinical experience in an area of specialty is preferred.Skills and Abilities:Must have excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to work in a community clinic environmentPossession of exceptional communication and interpersonal skills that enable effective collaboration with physicians, staff, community health workers, patients and their familiesAbility to work with little or no supervision, and to take initiative in handling the responsibilities of the postAbility to understand complex medical information and clearly communicate it to patients and their families, medical staff, and external customers, in written and spoken formatPossession of conflict resolution and problem solving skills to effectively manage conflict in work environmentAbility to keep all sensitive and confidential information to self and out of reach to unauthorized personsBilingual Spanish/English preferred.Top benefits or perks: As a team member at South Central Family Health Center, you'll enjoy competitive wages and generous benefits:Benefits: Health care, dental, life insurance403 (b) Retirement planEducation ReimbursementCareer development: Entry-level employees have opportunities to work in management, HR or other areas of the company.Requirements: