Gateway Regional Medical Center is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality healthcare to the patients and families we serve. We provide continuous medical, nursing, and supportive services while fostering professional development, collaboration, and strong partnerships within our communities.
We are seeking a dedicated and patient-focused Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Occupational Health team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified PA who enjoys patient interaction, clinical services, and working in a professional, team-oriented environment.
The Physician Assistant will support services within our Occupational Health lab helping provide efficient, accurate, and compassionate care to occupational health clients.
The role involves supporting the collection and processing of specimens used for drug screening, occupational health testing, and phlebotomy services. The position also requires strong communication, attention to detail, accurate record keeping, data entry, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while working with patients and employer clients.
Responsibilities may include:
Providing professional, compassionate service to Occupational Health clients and patients
Performing or assisting with blood specimen collection
Collecting urine, hair, breath, and blood samples for drug screening and occupational health purposes, as trained and within applicable scope and protocols
Properly identifying patients and specimens
Following established specimen collection, handling, labeling, storage, and chain-of-custody procedures
Performing appropriate patient assessments and clinical evaluations within the PA's scope of practice
Maintaining accurate and timely patient and occupational health records
Completing data entry, reports, and required documentation
Assisting with telephone and other communications with patients, Occupational Health clients, providers, and members of the healthcare team
Maintaining organized filing systems and ensuring appropriate document handling
Demonstrating effective operation of department-specific equipment
Maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with HIPAA and applicable organizational policies
Following established clinical, safety, infection-control, and laboratory procedures
Providing a positive, professional, and patient-centered experience
Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, laboratory personnel, and other healthcare professionals
Performing other duties consistent with the position and department needs
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Ability to read and understand written clinical and administrative information
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with computer systems and data entry
Medical background with experience in phlebotomy, drug screening, specimen collection, or document handling preferred
Previous healthcare or clinical experience preferred
Experience with phlebotomy, occupational health, drug screening, or specimen collection preferred
Proficiency with computers and telephone systems
Ability to effectively operate department-specific equipment
Understanding of filing systems, document organization, and appropriate document handling
Demonstrated understanding of HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality
Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a team-oriented environment
Current Illinois Physician Assistant license
Current Physician Assistant certification, as applicable
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Note: The original qualifications provided for this position reference Medical Assistant certification (AMT or ARMA). Because this posting is being developed specifically for a Physician Assistant position, the PA licensure and certification requirements above should be used as the primary qualifications. If the PA will also be required to perform duties under a Medical Assistant credential, that requirement can be added separately.
We believe our employees are an essential part of the care we provide. Gateway offers an environment where you can build your career while making a meaningful difference in the community.
Competitive Pay
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Opportunities for Career Advancement
Supportive Leadership
Collaborative Patient Access Team
The opportunity to serve a community where you can truly make a lasting impact
If you are a Physician Assistant looking for an opportunity to combine your clinical expertise, patient-care skills, and interest in occupational health and laboratory services, we invite you to join Gateway Regional Medical Center.
You'll be part of a team that values compassion, accuracy, collaboration, professional growth, and exceptional service while helping support the health and well-being of the workforce and community we serve.
Come grow with Gateway Regional Medical Center. Your expertise can make a difference every day.
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