"Physician Assistant"

Job Overview

The Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant to manage the day-to-day clinical and operational activities of the PepsiCo plant in Goodyear, Arizona. The position reports directly to the West Regional Coordinator for the PepsiCo/JHU partnership. The position also works closely with the Executive Director and Division Administrator 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 Goodyear, AZ.
• 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

• Maintain and revise, as needed, standardized procedures, protocols, and standing orders.
• Maintain adequate clinical supplies.
• Maintain Letter of Permit Exception with the Arizona Department of Health/CLIA required for lab testing provided on-site.
• Maintain patient medical records.

Work Collaboratively with the Benefits and Safety Teams

• Coordinate and plan health and wellness events and initiatives.
• To manage workers’ compensation claims.
• 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 backup clinical care.
• Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up with PepsiCo employees as required.
• Ensure PepsiCo onsite clinic facilities are neat, clean, and attractive.
• Conduct yourself in an exemplary fashion to achieve goals.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree; Certification by the NCCPA or similar national certifying body; Completion of a CAAHEP-certified Physician Assistant program. Must be licensed in the state where practicing. National Board Certification. Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum twelve months of related experience in adult medicine. Experience in Occupational Medicine, Workers’ Compensation, and DOT exams. DOT Medical Examiner. Certified Urine Drug Screen Collector. Certified Breath Alcohol Technician.