Salary: $54.40 Hourly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 202300120
Department: Health Administration
Opening Date: 07/13/2023
Bargaining Unit: MC
Description
**Applications are accepted until there are sufficient numbers of qualified applications or qualified candidate has been identified. The position could possibly close at any time.***
Under the supervision of the Ingham County Medical Director, provides medical consultations with Ingham County residents at mobile health unit and vaccination events. Oversees the medical operations of mobile health unit and temporary vaccination clinic events. Interprets and advises residents regarding onsite screenings such blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and other same-day rapid screenings conducted at mobile health events. Assists HIV and HCV education specialists with resident counseling regarding onsite rapid HIV and HCV test results. Assists lead poisoning prevention specialists with resident education regarding onsite rapid lead poisoning test results. Answers resident questions about COVID, HIV, HCV and other communicable diseases. Answers resident questions and provide health educations about chronic disease management. Refers residents to health care navigation resources provided by Ingham County Health Department. Oversees vaccinators and vaccine preparation. Transports vaccine to and from events and ensures proper handling. Responds to site emergency medical events to provide first-line medical care until EMS arrives.
Essential Functions
1. Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients. Performs complete physical exams, assessments and records findings.
2. Makes independent provider judgments, collaborating with physician in managing acute and ling term medical needs of patients, as appropriate. Manages medical emergencies.
3. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Maintains patient confidentiality.
4 Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Reports test and examination results.
5. Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan consistent with current medical practice. Utilizes the principles of prevention and promotes health and wellness.
6. Per licensing guidelines, administers medications and injections according to physician direction and protocols. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions, health maintenance, illness prevention, normal behavior, social and physical growth and development.
7. Refers patients to other health care professionals, specialists, clinics and community resources to meet patient and family needs.
8. Provides telephone consultation, follow-up phone calls and triage patient phone calls.
9. Demonstrates ongoing professional growth through participation in relevant educational endeavors and appropriate associations.
10. Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
11. Complies with all agency policies and procedures concerning departmental compliance including privacy of protected health information.
12. Participates in the after hours on-call system.
13. Participates as a preceptor and role model for medical and nursing students and practitioners in training.
14. Collaborates and consults with supervising physician and peers.
15. May perform procedures at the discretion of the Medical Director as assigned, e.g., Quality Improvement or Utilization review activities.
Other Functions:
- Performs other duties as assigned
- During a public health emergency, the employee may be required to perform duties similar to but not limited to those in his/her job description.
(The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.)
Employment Qualifications
Education: Masters Degree and graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with National Board Certification (PAC).
Experience: 2 years of Physician Assistant experience preferred.
Other Requirements: Licensed to practice as a PA in the state of Michigan and CPR certification must be kept current and applicable.
(The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.)
Requirements and Working Conditions
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to enter and access information from a computer.
- Ability to stand, sit or walk for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel and crouch to assess patients and/or retrieve records and files.
(This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the requirements listed above. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements.)
Working Conditions:
- Works in office and clinic conditions.
- Often works under very disruptive and stressful conditions.
- Exposure to communicable disease, blood and other bodily fluids.
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This position is benefited and is subject to the Managerial Confidential group manual.
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The current Managerial Confidential group manual can be
01
Do you have a Master’s Degree and are a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with National Board Certification?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a license to practice as a PA in the state of Michigan?
- Yes
- No
03
How many years of experience do you have as a Physician Assistant?
- I have 6 months of experience
- I have 1 year of experience
- I have 2 years of experience
- I have 3+ years of experience
04
Did you submit your cover letter and resume
- Yes
- No
05
Did you submit your transcripts
- Yes
- No
06
Did you submit your Physician Assistant license
- Yes
- No
Required Question