Job Abstract

Under the guidance of a supervising physician and within the physician scope of practice, the physician assistant works collaboratively with other care team members to evaluate, educate, and provide health care services to patients. The physician assistant will work closely with department leadership in the development and implementation of physician support services, including assisting with the InBasket Management Program within the Ambulatory and Community Practices.

Salary range: $72.77-$97.92/hourly

Required

• Current California Physician Assistant License
• BSc/MA in Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science or Medical Science
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• National PA Board Certification
• Previous PA experience -preferred
• Demonstrated ability to maintain composure when confronted by difficult situations and to respond professionally.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively integrate competing demands of a multidisciplinary setting into a productive working environment.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with administrators, physicians, peers, and the public.
• Skill in recognizing an emergency or high priority situation and taking appropriate and immediate action.
• Advanced organizational skills to ensure a workable, efficient office.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively work with a diverse team of individuals in-group settings.
• Experience with various computer software and hardware including word-processing, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, CareConnect, and the internet.
• Typing skills to prepare forms and correspondence with speed and accuracy.
• Familiarity with UCLA Health system, working knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• Advanced clinical knowledge of medical diagnoses, procedures, protocols, treatments, and terminology.
• Ability to interpret laboratory data and make decisions according to protocol.
• Skill in recognizing an emergency or high priority situation and taking appropriate and immediate action