Physician Assistant, Primary Care

PHYSCN AST (009203)

UCPath Position ID: MI-DPT521500-JC009203-PD168968

Position Description History/Status

For Reference ONLY - PeopleAdmin JA Number:

1119056

Approved Date:

5/17/2024 2:15:53 PM

Date Last Edited:

5/17/2024 2:15:50 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

2/18/2024

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

7000O

Organization:

VC STUDENT AFFAIRS                     

Division Code:

7800D

Division:

STUDENT HEALTH                         

Department:

521500 - ARTHUR ASHE STU HEALTH & WELLNESS CNTR

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

MI-DPT521500-JC009203-PD168968

Position Description ID

168968

UC Payroll Title:

PHYSCN AST (009203)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

HX: Residual Healthcare Professionals

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

7 - Staff: Partial Yr Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40139462

Reports to Payroll Title:

PHYSCN SHS MGR 1

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40036657

Department Head Payroll Title:

HC ADM SHS MGR 3

SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to the supervisor’s guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

Working under the required Practice Agreement with the physician supervisor, the Physician Assistant will provide direct patient care in primary care. Hours may include evenings and weekends.

The mission of The Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center (The Ashe Center) is to support UCLA students in the successful attainment of their educational goals through the personalized delivery of accessible, high-quality health and wellness services, rendered with kindness and competence, by diligent, dedicated professionals.

Our comprehensive services include Primary Care, Gynecology Services, Immunizations, Travel Medicine, Physical Therapy, Specialty Clinics, Radiology & Laboratory, and Acupuncture – all under one roof! We are also pleased to offer additional services in the Ackerman Student Union: a full-service optometry center, U See LA Optometry, and the Bruin Health Pharmacy.

UCLA's student health center and its suite of services consistently rank as best in the nation. Most recently, the wellness fintech brand Ness awarded UCLA and The Ashe Center as the healthiest college in the state of California.

Clinical Care

Provides direct primary patient care to students at the Ashe Center, including in-person, telehealth, and asynchronous visits. Takes medical history and performs relevant physical exam. Creates appropriate assessment and treatment plan, with physician consultation when needed. Prescribes appropriate medication and devices as authorized under the Practice Agreement. Orders and evaluates laboratory, radiologic, and other diagnostic evaluations as necessary. Refers patients to specialists as needed. Performs relevant procedures when needed. Records all patient encounters in the electronic medical record. Performs care coordination for patients with complex medical needs. Provides counseling for patients in matters of disease management and prevention.

100%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree

Master’s degree from a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

Required

4 years

Experience working as a physician assistant in an outpatient, urgent care, and/or emergency department setting.

Preferred

Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a physician assistant as determined by the Physician Assistant Board of the State of California.

Prior to Hire and Maintained During Employment.

Required

And

Current California physician assistant license.

Prior to Hire and Maintained During Employment.

Required

And

Current DEA registration number.

Prior to Hire and Maintained During Employment.

Required

And

Current basic CPR certification.

During first 3 months of employment.

Required

Knowledge of disease, prevention, and health promotion needs of late adolescents and adults.

Required

Knowledge and experience in treating common acute and chronic illnesses and injuries.

Required

Skill in interviewing needed to understand the medical and psycho-social needs of patients.

Required

Skill in oral communication needed to accurately convey information to patients and other co-workers.

Required

Skill in written communication needed to accurately convey information to patients and other co-workers.

Required

Skill in counseling needed to help patients deal with acute and chronic medical problems.

Required

Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.

Required

Skill in organizing and prioritizing work when faced with competing deadlines, and interruptions.

Required

Skill in using a PC, and knowledge of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to use the Ashe electronic medical record.

Required

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

Required

Ability to work and communicate professionally with a diverse clientele.

Required

Knowledge, experience and skill performing outpatient procedures such as laceration repair, incision and drainage, and splinting.

Preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.

TB Test: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory TB test.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

The Ashe Center

Standing/Walking

X

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

X

Climbing

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 1: Position in which required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, potential spills, and splashes. Use of appropriate measures is required for every employee in this position.