What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant position at OLE Health?
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
- 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
