What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at Raphael Health Center?
Company Description
Raphael Health Center is a leader in providing accessible, affordable, high-quality outpatient healthcare services to the medically underserved in the Greater Indianapolis community. The center collaborates with community partners to achieve the goal of "100% Access and 0 Health Disparities."
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner located in Indianapolis, IN.
Scope of Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Provide medical treatment and primary care to patients in collaboration with and under the supervision of RHC physicians
- Ensure continuity of care including evaluation, early detection, ongoing management and treatment referral.
- Perform physical examination, routine pap and pelvic exams, breast exam
- Order and review test results
- Make judgment regarding health status and treatment needs
- Develop care/treatment plan with patient and family
- Provide health education and counseling concerning preventive health care, diet, medication, therapeutic treatments, chronic disease, etc.
- Maintain appropriate medical records
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with RHC policy and any other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Work as a member of health professional team
- Knowledge of state and federal laws regulating medical profession
- Knowledge of Raphael Health Center policies and procedures
- Assist in scheduling and orienting student and/or volunteer staff
- Attend regularly scheduled staff and provider meetings.
- Treat patients, visitors and coworkers with respect and dignity
- Commit to and ensure work is operating in a manner consistent to the Raphael Health Center mission
Required Education, Certification, Experience and Skill:
- Bachelors of Science from an accredited school with major in Physician Assistant
- Current Indiana license as Physician Assistant
- Annual CRP certification
- Training and experience in family practice
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of behavioral concepts, specialty treatment and community resources
