Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA)

POSITION SUMMARY/SCOPE:

Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs) at Santa Cruz Community Health (SCCH) provide comprehensive family medicine services, including preventive care, chronic disease management, pediatric care, reproductive health services, mental health and substance use treatment, in-office procedures and urgent care services, to a Santa Cruz County patient population rich in racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, gender, and international diversity. SCCH is committed to shaping a medical staff that reflects its patient population; bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred.  

APCs work alongside other medical providers, nurses, medical assistants, mental health providers, chiropractors, Chinese medicine providers, and case managers in an integrated Care Team model. APCs meet regularly with their supervising Site Medical Director and the larger medical department to further their clinical knowledge and skill, discuss patient cases, review performance dashboards, and improve quality and clinical processes. 

All medical providers conduct some patient care remotely, usually from home, via telephone or video. 80% of an SCCH physician’s time is direct patient care, while 20% of their time is allotted for clinical “administrative” time. All medical visits are 20 minutes in length, and physicians are expected to see ten patients per 4-hour shift. SCCH uses EPIC OCHIN Electronic Health Record system for visit documentation, e-prescribing, and data collection for reporting on clinical quality.

Reports to: Site Medical Director                             
Normal work hours: 20 - 40 hours per week 
Classification: Part-time or Full-Time, Salary, Exempt       
Work Location: Women's Health Center and/or Live Oak Health Center, Santa Cruz
Compensation: $123,745 - $195,520 annual salary range, DOE & Specialty
Language Requirements: Bilingual in English and Spanish required; bi-cultural preferred

BENEFITS:

We offer a remarkable benefits package designed to support your well-being and work-life balance! Enjoy competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits suite for those working 20 hours per week, including employer-subsidized health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, plus optional pet insurance and supplemental coverage; coverage kicks in the first of the month after 30 days of employment. From day one, you'll accrue paid time off, have paid holidays, and a 2% automatic 401K enrollment with a 2% company match. 80% of a Physician's time is clinical and 20% is administrative. Salary increases occur after Year 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 and every 5 years thereafter. You'll also benefit from access to a wellness reimbursement program, a telecommuting stipend when applicable, plus, we cover license and certification fees and CME (fees and days off). Celebrate with us at monthly staff events and bi-annual company-wide celebrations and take advantage of ongoing training opportunities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrates knowledge and use of medical resources and procedures and policies, and applicable federal and state rules and regulations
• Demonstrates ability to assess, implement and monitor options and services to meet individual patients' health needs
• Effectively achieves quality, timely and measurable outcomes
• Acts as a patient liaison with clinic staff and community contacts   
• Demonstrates ability to effectively use clinic’s Electronic Health Records system (EHR)
• Participates in appropriate staff meetings and agency activities
• Provides patient-centered customer service at all times
• Demonstrates the ability to anticipate patients' needs and deliver services and respond to patients in a timely, accurate, courteous, respectful, and friendly manner
• Demonstrates ownership, initiative, attention to detail, and follow through 
• Approaches problem-solving by focusing on patients first

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required; bi-cultural preferred
• Must be a California licensed Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• At least 2 years experience in APC role; in mental health, chronic pain, and chronic disease management preferred 
• Commitment to preventive care, quality improvement, and empowering patients to make informed health care decisions. 
• Ability to work cooperatively with other staff in a Care Team model 
• Commitment to the stated mission of Santa Cruz Community Health and the diverse needs of our patient population. 
• Ability to work at least one evening per week and some Saturdays. There are no call duties for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in community health centers or public health preferred 
• Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

SANTA CRUZ COMMUNITY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (M/F/V/D)