Job Description

PRN Physician Assistant - Occupational Health

Join the Gateway Regional Medical Center Team

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.

About the Role

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.

Position Responsibilities

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

Position Qualifications

Education

• 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

Experience

• 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

Licenses & Certifications

• 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.

Why Choose Gateway Regional Medical Center?

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

Make a Difference at Gateway

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.