The University of Alabama·Tuscaloosa, Alabama
The Physician Assistant provides clinical services, diagnoses and treats patients, and assists physicians within their scope of expertise. They also contribute to clinic efficiency, manage patient documentation, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
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201104 - SHC-Nursing
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The Physician Assistant provides clinical services to assist physicians within their specific scope of expertise. Makes diagnoses and treatments for patients using independent judgment. Assists and instructs students in clinical research.
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Provides clinical services for the Student Health Center. Uses independent decision making in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Assists physicians within their specific scope of expertise. Works to improve efficiency, organization, and patient/clinic flow. Assists with day-to-day operations, resolves issues, and contributes to the improvement of quality of care, as well as patient and provider satisfaction.
Follows all established clinical procedures and workflows for patient care and communication, privacy/security, and other regulatory requirements. Partners with the enterprise services division of the college, including Health Informatics, Medical Billing, Medical Records and others to ensure patient billing and documentation are complete and accurate.
This is a 9-month position (August-May), and will be assigned to the Student Health Center.
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Physician Assistant (PA) License in the State of Alabama in good standing. Alabama Controlled Substances Certificate (ACSC) and United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License or qualified to apply for one.
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Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.
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Ability to perform patient care as directed by a physician or other qualified medical professional. Knowledge of electronic health record systems. Efficient and accurate computer and data entry skills. Excellent clinical, organizational, and administrative skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate effectively with student patients, faculty, staff and other health care professionals. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information and follow FERPA/HIPAA regulations at all times.
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Two (2) years of broad or specialized professional experience as a Physician Assistant. Prior experience as a member of a treatment team in a primary care ambulatory environment. Experience supervising clinical operations and staff.
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Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
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Candidates must hold a Physician Assistant license in the State of Alabama, an Alabama Controlled Substances Certificate, and a DEA license. A minimum of two years of professional experience is preferred, along with the ability to pass a post-offer drug screen and background investigation.
Market context
Physician Assistant openings in Alabama student health centers tend to draw interest from candidates with outpatient, urgent care, or campus health experience, especially when the schedule is tied to an academic calendar. These roles are competitive because they require an Alabama PA license, an Alabama Controlled Substances Certificate, and a DEA license, with two years of experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure and prepare documentation for the post-offer screening process before applying.
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