What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant position at CommuniCare+OLE?
About CommuniCare OLE
We are looking to hire a Physician Assistant and/or a Family Nurse Practitioner for CommuniCare OLE! We have clinics in Fairfield, Napa, Calistoga, and St. Helena, American Canyo, Woodland, Davis and West Sacramento.
NP/PA Annual Salary: $157,684.80 to $192,712.00 (Based on a 40 hour work week)
BENEFITS
- Sign On Bonus
- Internal Forgiveable Loan Program
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Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
- Employer covers 90% of employee medical, dental and vision premium and 50% of dependent premium
- 18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick)
- 10 Paid Holidays 1 Float Holiday
- CME/CE
- 4% Employer Match for 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per Calendar Year for part-time and full-time employees (prorated per Full-Time Equivalent)
- Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage
- Employer contribution for Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options
POSITION TITLE: Physician Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Medical
REPORTS TO: Site Medical Director
SUPERVISION GIVEN: None
FULL TIME EQUIVALENT: 0.8 to 1.0 FTE (Full Time Employment)
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for providing quality primary health care to patients while working closely with other healthcare staff in a team approach.
KNOWLEDGE OF WORK
Knowledge of Electronic Health Records and related computer systems
Ability to collaborate with mutual providers of treatment in mental health and substance use settings as well as work well with the primary care team
Ability to prioritize and multi-task and have strong time management skills
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide the following health care services for patients: assessment/evaluation, diagnosis, treatment/prescribing, planning and education. Consult with staff physicians as needed
Review and manage patient information including labs, diagnostic images, prescription refills, outside consultation notes, previous medical records, specialist referrals, etc.
Prescribe and administer medications and treatment regimens based on assessed medical conditions. Review medication(s) that patient is currently taking, prior to prescribing to prevent adverse reactions
Refer patients to specialists and to relevant patient care services as appropriate
Prioritize patient care throughout the day
Provide acute triage over the phone or with walk in patients
Provide education and information to patients on various issues, providing handouts as appropriate
Perform various in office procedures as directed
Document all appropriate information in electronic health record system
Respond to messages and relay information to patients and any other internal or external sources as needed
Complete various medical related forms as needed
Direct and coordinate the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as appropriate
Research on unusual cases
May participate in and collaborate with staff/teams on various support-related functions including quality assurance, care team development, system optimization, empanelment, policy and procedure development, etc.
Assists in the coordination and integration of all health clinic outreach programs as directed
Participate in education of students
Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING FOR PA
- Graduate of a Physician Assistant program from an accredited school required
- Current California Physician Assistant License required
- National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants Certificate required
- Must have or obtain current California medication furnishing license
- Must have or obtain current DEA License
- Current Basic Life Support CPR certification required
- Experience in a community healthcare center preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; Bilingual (English/Spanish) language required
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required; must have ability to handle difficult patients
- Must have strong time management skills, ability to prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent problem-solving skills required
- Computer and data entry skills required; electronic health record system preferred
POSITION TITLE: Family Nurse Practitioner
DEPARTMENT: Medical
REPORTS TO: Site Medical Director
FULL TIME EQUIVALENT: 0.8 to 1.0 FTE
JOB SUMMARY: The Family Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing quality primary health care to patients while working closely with other healthcare staff in a team approach.
KNOWLEDGE OF WORK
Knowledge of Electronic Health Record and associated computer programs
Ability to collaborate with mutual providers of treatment in primary care setting
Ability to prioritize and multi-task and have strong time management skills
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide the following health care services for patients: assessment/evaluation, diagnosis, treatment/prescribing, planning and education. Consult with staff physicians as needed
Review and manage patient information including labs, diagnostic images, prescription refills, outside consultation notes, previous medical records, specialist referrals, etc.
Prescribe and administer medications and treatment regimens according to assessed medical conditions. Review medication(s) that patient is currently taking, prior to prescribing to prevent adverse reactions
Refer patients to specialists and to relevant patient care services as appropriate
Prioritize patient care throughout the day
Provide acute triage over the phone or with walk in patients
Provide education and information to patients on various diseases, providing handouts as appropriate
Perform various in office procedures as directed and complete various medical related forms as needed
Document all appropriate information in electronic health record system
Respond to messages and relay information to patients and other external sources as needed
Direct and coordinate the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as appropriate
May participate in and collaborate with staff/teams on various support-related functions including quality assurance, care team development, system optimization, empanelment, policy and procedure development, etc.
Assists in the coordination and integration of all health clinic outreach programs as directed
Participate in education of students
Respond to afterhours outpatient triage calls on a rotation basis
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING FOR NP
- Graduate of an accredited Master of Science in Nursing required.
- Current California Nurse Practitioner certification required.
- Must have or obtain current California medication furnishing license.
- Must have or obtain current DEA License.
- Must certify and remain current in CPR certification.
- Experience in a community healthcare center preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; Bilingual (English/Spanish) language required.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills required; must have ability to handle difficult patients.
- Must have strong time management skills, ability to prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Computer and data entry skills required; electronic health record system preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving skills required
CommuniCare OLE requires pre-employment drug-testing (4-panel drug-test includes: amphetamines, cocaine, opiates, and PCP).
Salary : $157,685 - $192,712
