Physician Assistant

• Evaluating and treating patients in accordance with standards of care
• Following standards of medical care and quality for patients, and monitoring care using available data and chart reviews
• Acting as an active participant and key source of medical expertise with the care team through daily huddles
• Setting a tone of cooperation in practice by displaying a professional and approachable demeanor
• Completing all medical record documentation in a timely manner working with a quality-based coder to optimize coding specificity
• Following policy and protocol defined by Clinical Leadership and BCBSAZ
• Meeting with other departments to discuss quality of care, outcome data, policy, procedure, and records issues
• Participating in potential growth opportunities for new or existing services
• Assuring personal compliance with licensing, certification, and accrediting bodies
• Building relationships with other healthcare providers, social/community organizations, and marketing partners
• Performing all other duties as assigned
• Working hours may include extended hours

• Current and unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the state of Arizona
• Successfully completed an accredited Physician Assistant program and have an active Board Certification
• Minimum of four years of applicable experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated a high level of skill with interpersonal relationships and communications with colleagues/patients
• Fully engaged in the concept of Integrated team-based care model
• A willingness and ability to learn/adapt to practice in a value-based care setting
• Superior patient/customer service skills
• Basic computer skills
• BLS certification
• Active AZ fingerprint clearance card
• Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license

Minimum of four years of applicable experience