Responsible for the provision of primary medical care to the Community Health Center of Yavapai (CHCY) patients.
 

• Provides comprehensive primary medical care to patients of the CHCY, under the direction of a designated supervising physician. Examines and assesses patients; establishes diagnoses; conducts appropriate diagnostic tests; develops implements and evaluates treatment plans; refers patients to collaborating physicians and other specialists and other medical facilities as needed. Provides patient teaching as needed. 
• Represents the CHCY in community outreach events such as health screenings/physicals at Health Fairs, school sports physicals and community sports physicals.  
• Participates in the Quality Improvement Program, as requested.  
• Performs other job related duties assigned.  
  
  Expectations:
• Thorough knowledge of family practice medicine, including examining patients, prescribing medications, conducting appropriate tests, determining and implementing treatment plan and referring to specialists as needed.
• Documents in accordance with regulations for licensure in Arizona, State and Federal Program Guidance Manuals and the requirements of payers.
• Overall knowledge of medical clinic operations and patient care management including formulary, utilization management and fiscal oversight.
• Follows medical guidelines and protocols that focus on high quality patient care.
• Shares a vision and knowledge of integrated health care service systems and supports their implementation, e.g. medical, dental, mental, and public health.
• Thorough documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Ability to use the electronic medical record for patient management.
• Participate and support quality assessment and quality improvement efforts.
• Responds to community emergencies with a public health consequence according to the Community Health Services Emergency Response Plan.

Experience: 
No experience necessary.
 
Education: 
Bachelor's Degree and licensed in the State of Arizona by the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants.

Interpersonal Skills: 
Uses leadership skills to create a workplace environment that fosters open communication, teamwork and professionalism. Provides primary medical care services focusing on serving the patient. Practices clear and tactful communication with all staff members. Maintains patient trust by honoring patient confidentiality at all times. Collaborates with administration and other health center staff in establishing goals, policy and procedures and work processes.  Participates in work related initiatives and meetings.
 
Other Skills: 
Possession of a current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Arizona. Current Arizona DEA Certificate and Basic Life Support.