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Physician Assistant

Johns Hopkins UniversityPhoenix, AZ, US
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Physician Assistant

The Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant to manage the day-to-day clinical and operational activities of the PepsiCo plant in Goodyear, Arizona. The position reports directly to the West Regional Coordinator for the PepsiCo / JHU partnership. The position also works closely with the Executive Director and Division Administrator of the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities :

  • Provide on-site services forty (40) hours per week at the PepsiCo clinic in Goodyear, AZ.
  • Triage and treat, as appropriate, minor work-related and non-work-related injuries and illnesses.
  • Dispense over the counter and prescription medications in accordance with pre-established standing orders to employees with minor work-related and non-work-related concerns (back pain, headache, pharyngitis).
  • Provide on-site specimen / lab collection for employees presenting lab orders from their PCP.
  • Perform urine drug screening and breath alcohol testing in accordance with company protocol.
  • Provide onsite assessment for strep pharyngitis, UTI, influenza, hyperglycemia, and hypoglycemia.
  • Provide support and case management for both work-related and non-work-related conditions for the purposes of reducing illness and absenteeism.
  • Coordinate second opinions for employees absent due to workers' compensation or disability, as necessary in adherence with company protocols.
  • Coordinate annual seasonal influenza vaccination program.
  • Coordinate and plan monthly health education seminars and general wellness events.
  • Provide on-site patient education regarding illnesses, medication, treatments, etc.
  • Work collaboratively with patients and their PCP / Specialist to facilitate early diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health problems.

Administrative services provided to PepsiCo :

  • Maintain and revise, as needed, standardized procedures, protocols, and standing orders.
  • Maintain adequate clinical supplies.
  • Maintain Letter of Permit Exception with the Arizona Department of Health / CLIA required for lab testing provided on-site.
  • Maintain patient medical records.

    • Work collaboratively with the Benefits and Safety teams :

  • Coordinate and plan health and wellness events and initiatives.
  • To manage workers' compensation claims.
  • To expand clinic services and reach.
  • Provide crisis management / intervention, as needed.
  • Provide general medical advice to the PepsiCo Human Resources and Safety / Risk Management departments.
  • Ensure the provision of prompt, appropriate clinical care to all patients in accordance with PepsiCo and Johns Hopkins University protocols, state regulations, and professional standards.
  • Develop relationships with clinical providers in the area to provide backup clinical care.
  • Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up with PepsiCo employees as required.
  • Ensure PepsiCo onsite clinic facilities are neat, clean, and attractive.
  • Conduct yourself in an exemplary fashion to achieve goals.
  • Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up with PepsiCo employees as required.

    • Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • Analytical ability necessary to evaluate and determine the health status of a patient and implement proper care.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to interview, teach, and counsel patients and interact with clients / employers.
  • A comprehensive understanding of outpatient adult medicine, patient care procedures, medical protocols, and testing procedures is necessary.

    • Minimum Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's Degree; Certification by the NCCPA or similar national certifying body; Completion of a CAAHEP-certified Physician Assistant program.
  • Must be licensed in the state where practicing.
  • National Board Certification.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma / Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Minimum twelve months of related experience in adult medicine.
  • Experience in Occupational Medicine, Workers' Compensation, and DOT exams.
  • DOT Medical Examiner.
  • Certified Urine Drug Screen Collector.
  • Certified Breath Alcohol Technician.
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