Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Physician Assistant. This position provides clinical and administrative activities at the PepsiCo on-site clinic in Sacramento, CA. The position reports directly to the West Coast Regional Coordinator for the PepsiCo/JHU partnership. The position also works closely with the Executive Director and Assistant Director 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 Sacramento, CA.
- 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 include,
o Maintain and revise, as needed, standardized procedures, protocols, and standing orders.
o Maintain adequate clinical supplies.
o Maintain Letter of Permit Exception with the California Department of Health/CLIA required for lab testing provided on-site.
o Maintain patient medical records.
- Work collaboratively with the Benefits and Safety teams,
o To coordinate and plan health and wellness events and initiatives.
o To manage workers compensation claims.
o 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 back-up clinical care.
- Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up to 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Successful completion of a CAAHEP certified Physician Assistant Program.
- Registered/licensed as a PA by the State of California Board of Physicians
- National Board Certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum twelve months of related experience (adult medicine).
- Experience in Occupational Medicine, Workers' Compensation, and DOT exams.
Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications
- DOT Medical Examiner preferred.
- Certified Urine Drug Screen Collector preferred.
- Certified Breath Alcohol Technician preferred.
Special Knowledge, Skills, & 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.
Classified Title: Physician Assistant
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Physician Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG
Starting Salary Range: $110,000 - $116,600 - $148,390 (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday / varying
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: MD - Other Location
Department name: 10002816-SOM DOM Occupational Health
Personnel area: School of Medicine