PHYSICIANS ASSISTANT INT

MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTER, GILBERT, AZ

(Per Diem/Locum)

TITLE (REQ ID):	PHYSICIANS ASSISTANT INT

DEPARTMENT:	QUEEN CREEK URGENT CARE

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:	PD

SHIFT:	(VARIED)

HOURS PER PAY PERIOD:	10

SHIFT HOURS:	10HOUR

FACILITY:

LOCATION:	GILBERT, AZ



FACILITY INFORMATION POSITION REQUIREMENTS JOB SUMMARY: Provides excellent care under the direct supervision of staff physicians in the role of Staff N.P./P.A. for the patients of CHW Urgent Care Clinics. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Provides patients with medical care and treatment at the generally recognized professional level of quality, compassion and efficiency. 2. Prepares and completes, in a timely and legible fashion, the medical record and other required records for all patients seen in the Urgent Care setting. 3. Maintains current professional licensure/certification as required by position qualifications (e.g. N.P./P.A. license, Board Certification, BLS/ACLS/PALS). 4. Demonstrates necessary technical skills and job knowledge to perform at a fully competent level. 5. Demonstrates leadership by directing and supervising assistive personnel (including, front and back office staff). Develops suggestions for improving the quality of staff performance. 6. In partnership with staff physician and nursing staff, develops the plan of care, including the discharge process. Evaluates and modifies the plan of care, based on observable patient responses and attainment of expected outcomes. 7. In partnership with staff physician and nursing staff, manages patients-- pain level through administration of medications and completes required pain documentation and patient re-evaluation as evidenced by chart review. 8. Maintains confidentiality of patient information, records, employee records, hospital information system, and administrative information. Respects co-workers privacy by refusing to gossip. Conversation between employees and customers are conducted with discretion. Adheres to privacy / HIPAA policies. Maintains confidentiality of charts / medical records. Avoids --open-- discussion of patient/patient status. 9. Demonstrates adherence to the Standards of Conduct and hospital by--laws, rules and regulations. Reliably complies with policies on attendance and tardiness. 10. Fulfills compliance education requirements as directed by the Compliance Department or department management. 11. Demonstrates a positive attitude. Shows interest in job, is cooperative, pleasant and efficient. Responds professionally to constructive criticism. Offers assistance, is friendly and takes time to listen. 12. Demonstrates excellent communication skills. Promptly shows courtesy to all customers in greeting and conversations. Seldom holds personal conversation in front of customers. Only urgent personal phone calls interrupt work. 13. Demonstrates a sense of ownership in the position. Expresses pride in being a member of our healthcare team. Conduct is a positive reflection on our hospital. Takes responsibility for safety of work and surrounding area. Focuses on the customers needs by striving to do the best job possible. Adheres to organization, facility and department policies and work practices. 14. Demonstrates an emphasis on customer satisfaction. Shows empathy and respect for patient and family dignity and privacy. Empowers patients and families to participate in care. Provides kind and compassionate care. Anticipates patient concerns about their health and treatment. Moves quickly to resolve all important concerns at the time of care. 15. Demonstrates a commitment to providing appropriate, high-quality care in an environment where costs are important. Involves the patient in treatment cost decisions where appropriate and possible. 16. Demonstrates an effort to maximize clinic efficiency, especially at the end of the clinic workday, without compromising patient care quality. Works hard to speed flow of all patients through the clinic, while ensuring highest possible quality of care for each individual patient. 17. Demonstrates a commitment to coworkers and staff by sharing knowledge and expertise. Makes an effort to provide educational support to peers and staff. 18. Facilitates growth of clinic--s practice by striving to meet and exceed patient expectations. Cultivates relationships with community healthcare providers. Suggests measures to improve the clinic practice and service. 19. Clinical activities/duties shall not exceed those permitted by applicable state laws.

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