Invites your interest for the position of
Clinic Physician Assistant
$11,378 - $15,533 Monthly
Open Date: October 5, 2022
Final Filing Date: Continuous
Exam: 22/54C03/10RUT
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Monterey County Health Department, Clinic Services Bureau is seeking to fill Clinic Physician Assistant positions.
The Clinic Services Bureau operates ten clinics and provides care to the medically underserved population in Monterey County. The mission of the Bureau is to provide quality primary medical care services for all residents of Monterey County regardless of the ability to pay and assures that high quality services are provided at the lowest possible cost. Monterey County Health Department clinics are located in Salinas, Seaside, and Marina and provide family practice, women's health, internal medicine, pediatric, behavioral health, and specialty services.
The Clinic Services Bureau operates eight Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) clinics and two satellite clinics, including the Alisal Health Center, Seaside Family Health Center, Monterey County Health Clinic at Marina, NIDO Clinic, four Laurel Clinics located in Salinas, which include Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Vista and Pediatrics, and two Bienestar behavioral health integration clinics in Seaside and Salinas.
The Clinic Physician Assistant will provide primary care services in an ambulatory outpatient clinic setting. Incumbent will perform comprehensive medical assessment of patients and establish medical diagnosis for patients, both independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. Clinic Physician Assistant may indirectly supervise Medical Assistants, and address action items according to medical standards and clinic policies and procedures.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process will be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.
Responsibilities:
- Under the supervision of a licensed physician, performs comprehensive medical assessment of patients with real or potential acute and/or chronic health problems to determine their physical, emotional and social status by taking a complete medical history; perform a physical examination, initiate screening and diagnostic procedures; evaluate results of clinical findings and laboratory tests; establish a medical diagnosis; report any abnormalities to a physician.
- Identifies and manages common illnesses and/or other health problems in an outpatient clinical setting; refers problems or illnesses that require immediate medical attention to the appropriate practicing physician; assumes on-going responsibility for follow-ups.
- Plans a program of care, in collaboration with physicians, and/or other medical professionals as needed; orders appropriate treatments and prescribes/regulates medications per physician-agreed standards;
- Furnish medication under the supervision of a physician and in accordance with standardized procedures; monitors individual response(s) to medication; and educates individuals and their families as needed.
- Orders, evaluates, and interprets findings of a variety of diagnostic and laboratory tests which may include:
x-rays, blood counts, chemistry panels, lipid panels, liver function tests, medical levels, EKG, etc. - Reviews patient charts; records, documents, and maintains accurate records of assessments, evaluations, nursing/medical care administered, patient responses, and follow-up accurately and timely; utilizes the electronic health record systems according to protocol and procedures established by the appropriate agency.
- Teaches and counsels patients, parents or other family members regarding health maintenance in the area of specialization; teaches individuals and families information and skills necessary to maintain and improve health; advocates for the promotion of good physical health and disease prevention.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated patient care; coordinates and facilitates referrals to other health or social agencies.
- Performs and monitors therapeutic procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with legal standards and County regulations.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Possess and maintain a License to practice as a Physician’s Assistant issued by the Physician’s Assistants Committee of the Medical Board of California.
- Possess and maintain a valid DEA number and registration.
- Within one year of appointment, must possess and maintain National Physician Assistant Certification.
Desirable Qualification:
Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish is desirable for this position. Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates must complete and receive a passing score on the bilingual oral and written exam upon hire in order to receive the bilingual pay stipend.
Conditions of Employment:
- The Health Department will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
- Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
- Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
Application and Selection Procedures
Apply on-line at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty
or
Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM by contacting:
Monterey County Health Department
Attn: Human Resources
1270 Natividad Road
Salinas, CA 93906
Phone: (831) 755-4519 Fax: (831) 775-8084
Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Cassandra Yi, Human Resources Personnel Analyst at (831) 755-5187 or yica@countyofmonterey.gov
