* State of California licensure as a Physician's Assistant.
* Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration Certification with current DEA registration number.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Examines patients to determine presence of disease utilizing physical examinations, lab reports, and medical history to ascertain the nature and extent of disease and prescribes treatments as necessary.

* Establishes preventive health practices, performs pap smears, breast examinations as well as treatment plan for patients with chronic or ongoing medical issues.

* Counsels for birth control and prescribes as appropriate.

* Reviews results of lab tests and diagnostic imaging and arrange appropriate follow-up.

* Documents patient information in medical records according to MR protocols.

* Conducts chart review and quality assurance activities.

* Ensures compliance with medical risk management and health care related regulations and policies.

* Participates in Provider meetings.

* Responds to calls from pharmacies regarding prescriptions and refills.

Screen all patients for health maintenance needs, including immunizations.

Educates patients in health promotion, disease prevention and birth control methods.