Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $101,900 - Midpoint: $142,700 (Salaried E15)
Department/Organization: 208445 - UMC Gold
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; limited evenings/weekends
Job Summary: The Physician Assistant provides clinical services to assist physicians within their specific scope of expertise. Assists and instructs students in clinical research.
Additional Department Summary: Provides clinical services for University Medical Center Resident Clinics. Responsible for independent decision making in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Assists faculty physicians and family medicine resident physicians. Works to improve efficiency, organization, and patient/clinic flow. Manages day-to-day operations, resolves issues, and contributes to the improvement of quality of care, as well as patient and provider satisfaction.
Responsible for completing required training that is related to laws and regulations that create a more hospitable and respectful workplace and safe work environment. Has personal accountability and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA/CCHS policies and procedures.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Physician Assistant (PA) License in the State of Alabama in good standing. Alabama Controlled Substances Certificate (ACSC) and United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License or qualified to apply for one.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.
Skills and Knowledge: Ability to perform patient care as directed by a physician or other qualified medical professional. Knowledge of electronic health record systems. Efficient and accurate computer and data entry skills. Excellent clinical, organizational, and administrative skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate effectively with student patients, faculty, staff and other health care professionals. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment. Ability to maintain strict confidentially of protected health information and follow HIPAA regulations at all times.
Preferred Qualifications: Two (2) years of broad or specialized professional experience as a Physician Assistant. Prior experience as a member of a treatment team in a primary care ambulatory environment. Experience supervising clinical operations and staff.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster
