Physician Assistant in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania at Hamilton Health Center Inc

The Physician Assistant (PA) provides comprehensive outpatient primary care services to patients at Hamilton Health Center. This role supports the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up across a diverse patient population.

The Physician Assistant collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care, participates in clinical quality initiatives, and supports patient education and health promotion efforts.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:· Deliver outpatient primary care services to patients· Provide care for both adult and pediatric populations, including non-obstetrical medical needs· Perform gynecological examinations as part of adult female annual physical exams· Participate in 24-hour on-call coverage as required· Ensure timely follow-up on abnormal laboratory results· Respond to and assist in medical emergencies within the Center· Participate in weekly provider meetings and peer review activities· Support and participate in health services staff training and patient education initiatives· Assist with the development of structured patient education materials and programs· Maintain professional competence through ongoing education and training· Adhere to safety, environmental, infection control, and clinical protocols· Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and quality improvement (QI) standards· Perform additional duties within scope of practice as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:· Strong knowledge of primary care practices and clinical procedures· Understanding of healthcare services and medical terminology· Proficiency in computer systems and data entry· Strong interpersonal and communication skills· Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds· Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team· Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills· Commitment to patient-centered care and quality outcomes
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Required:· Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program· Board Certified as a Physician Assistant· Current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania· Ability to successfully complete organizational credentialing process· Classification as a professional provider within the organizationPreferred:· One (1) year of experience in a medical or physician office setting· Knowledge of The Joint Commission standards and regulations· Experience working in a community health or underserved setting· Bilingual (Spanish, Nepali, or French preferred)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:· Ability to participate in on-call coverage as required· Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education· Compliance with all organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:Hamilton Health Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with co-workers, internal and external customers, and outside contractors and vendors. MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING SKILLSAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/MOTOR COORDINATIONRequires hand-eye coordination; finger dexterity, and a combination of sitting, standing, climbing, stooping, balancing, kneeling, reaching, carrying, pushing, pulling, lifting (up to 15 pounds). Must be able to write, type, use telephone and computer systems, and other office equipment. May require sitting or standing for long periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENTExposure to routine medical office/health clinic conditions as well as adverse environmental conditions such as dust, temperature and noise extremes, etc. May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with this position. While intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to review and change this description as needed to maintain business goals and accomplishments. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically. This job description is not a contract.