JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
REPORTS TO:
Medical Director
DATED:
Revised November 2015
SALARY:
DOE, Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for ensuring that quality primary health care services are delivered and documented in accordance
with KCHC policies and procedures, state and federal regulations, and professional standards of practice as
detailed in the employment agreement.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
A.
JOB DUTIES
Fulfills the duties and responsibilities of a medical provider by delivering clinical care to health center
1.
patients in accordance with current standards of care, KCHC policies and procedures, and as detailed in
the employment agreement.
Maintains current knowledge and abides by all applicable State, Federal, and local laws and regulations
2.
governing the practice of a Physician Assistant in the State of Alaska.
Maintains current, accurate, and legible documentation for all patient visits in the patients’ medical
3.
record.
Cooperates with the Medical Director and the Clinical Director to facilitate regular chart reviews and
4.
quality assurance activities.
Participates in patient education and health promotion efforts to help increase community awareness of
5.
the health center’s services and healthy lifestyles and activities.
Functions efficiently as a member of the KCHC healthcare provider team, willing to adjust work
6.
schedules to accommodate KCHC’s business needs, and to facilitate other providers schedule requests.
Other duties as assigned by the Medical Director
7.
B.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Provides care to patients as allowed under Alaska law and within the scope and practice of KCHC.
2. Provides appropriate care to patients, abiding by standards of care and KCHC Clinical Protocols.
3. Actively acquires medical knowledge and skills in areas pertinent to our patient population, including
attending CME opportunities directly related to KCHC clinical practices.
4. Maintains knowledge of current professional standards of assessment and treatment.
5. Maintains knowledge of and adherence to mandated ethical standards of professional behavior.
6. Obtains appropriate consultation and supervision of procedures for patient care.
PA – Revised 11/5/15