Physician Assistant - Hematology Malignancies

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Division of Hematology and Oncology at UCI School of Medicine was founded in 1978. In the more than four decades since that time, we have grown to become a thriving organization with a nationally recognized reputation for training the next generation of outstanding physicians, innovating in the diagnosis and treatment of a broad spectrum of cancers and hematologic conditions.

Under general direction of the Clinic Medical Director and Physician Assistant Supervisor, the Physician Assistant performs operational level duties in for Hematology/Oncology patients or approved patients in the Infusion Center, with major emphasis on patient care delivery and patient management. Conducts in-depth interviews with patient and/or family, constructs comprehensive medical histories, performs initial and periodic medical exams, evaluates patient signs and/or symptoms, directly performs or orders diagnostic studies and interprets completed results, and develops and implements long- and short-range treatment plans. Provides patient counseling, assists with patient follow up care. Serves as a resource to Hematology/Oncology faculty and nursing staff. Utilizes EMR to document all encounters and bill appropriately. The Physician Assistant will also be expected to participate in educational activities for all levels of staff, and students. The candidate will preferably have a focused experience in Hematology/Oncology. The essential functions listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

Required:

• Must possess experience in educating patients, nursing staff and community in chemotherapy treatments, side effects and general cancer information.
• Possess clear understanding of core oncology principles.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Division and UCI Health System.
• Ability to exercise diplomacy and flexibility in interacting with physicians, nurses, other paramedical personnel, administrators, emergency and law enforcement officers.
• Skill to clearly communicate medical information to a broad variety of people, both in person and over the telephone.
• Knowledge of the elements of a medical history and skill in the history-taking process.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Ability to be trained in the use of specialized medical equipment and procedures.
• Writing skills to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data and progress notes.
• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Educational training and/or experience to support setting and patient population.
• Must be a licensed Physician Assistant in the State of California.
• BLS and ACLS certifications upon hire (required within 1st month of employment).
• Valid/Current CA Physician Assistant Certification.
• Valid/Current DEA number.
• Demonstrated experience in creating and reviewing standard protocols for chemotherapy and oncology patients.
• Direct patient care for chemotherapy side effects.
• Previous experience working with Infusion patients.
• Experience in working with immune suppressed patients.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms.
• Previous experience working as a Physician Assistant Hematology/Oncology.

Special Conditions:

• Ability to obtain UCIMC Allied Health Professional Privileges prior to hire.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.