Physician Assistant

Founded in 1970, East Valley Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) who's services include providing personalized, affordable, high-quality medical, dental, vision and behavioral health care through a community-based network within the East San Gabriel Valley and Pomona Communities. Our staff practices patient-centered care by serving each patient with a personalized care plan that meets their individual needs. Our patients have access to support services that include, nutrition, health education, case management, pharmacy, lab, and x-ray at our health center locations. East Valley serves the health care needs of uninsured and underserved individuals and families throughout our 8 health center locations.

Our mission is to provide access to excellent health care while engaging and empowering our patients, employees, and partners to improve their well-being and the health of our communities.

MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS:

The Family Practice Physician Assistant will provide primary care medical services in accordance to standard medical practice protocols. Under the supervision of their supervising or collaborating Physician the Family Practice Physician Assistant:

• Record the medical history and provide physical exams and follow-up care according to treatment plan and medical protocols.
• Provide individual patient instruction in accordance to prescribed treatment plan and medical protocols.
• Prescribe appropriate medications to patients as needed according to medical protocols and standard medical practice.
• Provide medical services, within your scope of practice as determined by licensure and/or certification. Provide additional medical services, as determined by Chief Medical Officer, within your scope of practice, such as Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).
• Accurately complete all necessary charting according to clinic protocols and mandated by funding source guidelines and standard medical practice.
• Identify physical, nutritional and/or lifestyle problems and refers to appropriate on-site and off-site resources.
• Identify psychosocial and emotional problems/issues and refers to on-site or off-site resources.
• Must be in compliance with all clinical and administrative quality measures such as, HEDIS metrics and patient productivity.
• Consult with supervising/collaborating physician for patient evaluation as needed.
• Perform timely documentation/action within Electronic Health Record (EHR) including but not limited to, diagnosis, treatment plan, orders, medications, etc.
• Take timely action on pending EHR PAQ items.
• Issue timely responses to E-Consult specialist reviewers.
• Able to provide medical services on telehealth platform provided by EVCHC.
• Adhere to Quality Improvement guidelines and participates in Quality Improvement programs for chronic diseases.
• Work closely with Registered Dieticians/Health Educators in order to provide appropriate education to patients.
• Participate in monthly Provider Meetings as required.
• Serve as a preceptor instructor to Physician Assistant, or medical students as assigned.
• Attend conferences and seminars when requested and will comply with continuing education requirements.
• Participate in provider recruitment activities.
• Participate in activities that foster the development of clinical support team members.

REQUIREMENTS

• Satisfactory completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Provider training program.
• Current license in the State of California as an Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant).
• Must relate well to all cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic groups within the East Valley service area.

Benefits

East Valley offers a competitive salary, defined contribution retirement plan. You will also enjoy work-life balance with paid time off and paid holidays throughout the year.

Please apply to this position with your current resume.

Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job posting.

EOE is the Law. It is the stated policy of EVCHC to conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.