Prior to Start Work Date

All Conditional of Employment must be met two (2) weeks PRIOR to the start work date, otherwise, delay of appointment and/or cancellation of the employment offer may follow. Once appointed, all employees will be required to retain these qualifications throughout their length of employment. Failure to show proof of qualifications may result in the termination of employment.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

  • Valid licensure/certification/registration as a requirement to perform the job must be kept current throughout the length of employment. Failure to demonstrate/show proof of possession of required valid licensure/certification/registration may result in dismissal and/or termination of employment.

  • If appointed, individuals possessing interim permits or temporary Licenses must present full and unrestricted Licenses prior to completion of the probationary period.

Eligible Billable Provider

  • Be eligible to participate in Medicare, Medicaid and/or other federal health care programs; AND

  • Possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI); AND

  • Submit a completed credentialing application and/or required documentation for credentialing; AND

  • Possess a valid third-party billable provider certification (such as Medicare, Medi-Cal and/or private insurance) OR

  • Have submitted a completed billable provider application, along with the required documentation, in order to obtain the appropriate billable provider status.

Drug Orders/Controlled Substances Requirement

Physician Assistants must be authorized to issue drug orders for controlled substances by the supervising physician. All Physician Assistants who are authorized shall register with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and obtain a DEA number. Visit deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugreg/index.html for more information.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate

A valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate, issued by the American Heart Association, is required. Individuals who do not possess such a certification may participate in the application process and be appointed to a position(s), but will be required to obtain the certificate within two (2) weeks of hire date and maintain validity throughout length of employment.

A photocopy of the valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate must be provided to the appropriate supervisor of the appointment within the allotted time frame. Failure to demonstrate or show proof of possession of valid certification within two (2) weeks of hire date and throughout length of employment may result in dismissal and/or termination of employment.

Highest Educational Achievement

Applicants must meet one of the following conditions:

  • Have earned a doctoral, master's, or bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science (including nursing), or medical technology from an accredited institution; OR

  • Have earned an associate degree in a chemical, physical or biological science (including nursing) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.