Job Description
*SUMMARY:*
The Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant has clinical responsibilities. These include preventative and therapeutic measures for patient health care, which includes referrals for more definitive care. The Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant reports to Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Chief Operations Officer (COO).
*DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES*
* *Health Care Services:*
* *1.* Chart documentation according to clinic standards using SOAP charting, specific forms documentation, referrals and ordering specific tests. Documentation of acute and chronic problems with medication.
* *2.* Follow-up on specific disease categories and no show evaluations.
* *3.* Review laboratory, x-ray and referral documents prior to filing.
* *4.* Health Education coordination for patient follow-up for specific health education issues.
* *5.* Refer to approved medical protocols and/or guidelines for treatment.
* *6.* Participates in on-call schedules.
* *7.* Will provide phone triage on rotational basis approximately once every 3-5 months on weekends or during evening hours.
* *Medical Records:*
* *1.* Record/dictate, in timely fashion, notes for each patient visit using SOAP format.
* *2.* Will follow Medical Records guidelines for chart maintenance.
* *3.* Provide accurate date on encounter form. Read and sign off on all medical records, lab results, and other patient data, prior to being filed in patient chart.
* *Consultation and Referrals:*
* *4.* Consultations with Medical Director for problems beyond standardized procedures. Consult physicians as needed.
* *5.* Consultation with Medical Director for referrals.
* *6.* Referrals to other providers as indicated with Health Education referrals as indicated per protocols.
* *Teamwork Expectations:*
* *1.* Participate in clinician peer review process.
* *2.* Participate in CQI: Quality Improvement Meetings and discussions as requested.
* *3.* Interact with and maintain referral resources.
* *4.* Will refer to support services (when appropriate) for counseling and education.
* *5.* Is responsible for providing in-put to Chief Medical Officer for resource development, staff, facility, equipment, supplies, etc.
* *6.* Meeting attendance at monthly General Staff Meeting and Monthly Departmental Clinician Meeting.
* *7.* Efficient productivity levels according to health center standards.
* *8.* Participates in daily huddles with care team, consisting of Medical Assistant, Front Support staff member and Clinician. In conjunction with daily huddles, schedules and pre-visit planning are discussed to provide individual patient care.
*Minimum Requirements:*
*Education:*
* Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
*License:*
* Valid California Nurse Practitioner License
*Certifications:*
* Must maintain current CPR/BLS certification
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $165,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
The Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant has clinical responsibilities. These include preventative and therapeutic measures for patient health care, which includes referrals for more definitive care. The Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant reports to Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Chief Operations Officer (COO).
*DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES*
* *Health Care Services:*
* *1.* Chart documentation according to clinic standards using SOAP charting, specific forms documentation, referrals and ordering specific tests. Documentation of acute and chronic problems with medication.
* *2.* Follow-up on specific disease categories and no show evaluations.
* *3.* Review laboratory, x-ray and referral documents prior to filing.
* *4.* Health Education coordination for patient follow-up for specific health education issues.
* *5.* Refer to approved medical protocols and/or guidelines for treatment.
* *6.* Participates in on-call schedules.
* *7.* Will provide phone triage on rotational basis approximately once every 3-5 months on weekends or during evening hours.
* *Medical Records:*
* *1.* Record/dictate, in timely fashion, notes for each patient visit using SOAP format.
* *2.* Will follow Medical Records guidelines for chart maintenance.
* *3.* Provide accurate date on encounter form. Read and sign off on all medical records, lab results, and other patient data, prior to being filed in patient chart.
* *Consultation and Referrals:*
* *4.* Consultations with Medical Director for problems beyond standardized procedures. Consult physicians as needed.
* *5.* Consultation with Medical Director for referrals.
* *6.* Referrals to other providers as indicated with Health Education referrals as indicated per protocols.
* *Teamwork Expectations:*
* *1.* Participate in clinician peer review process.
* *2.* Participate in CQI: Quality Improvement Meetings and discussions as requested.
* *3.* Interact with and maintain referral resources.
* *4.* Will refer to support services (when appropriate) for counseling and education.
* *5.* Is responsible for providing in-put to Chief Medical Officer for resource development, staff, facility, equipment, supplies, etc.
* *6.* Meeting attendance at monthly General Staff Meeting and Monthly Departmental Clinician Meeting.
* *7.* Efficient productivity levels according to health center standards.
* *8.* Participates in daily huddles with care team, consisting of Medical Assistant, Front Support staff member and Clinician. In conjunction with daily huddles, schedules and pre-visit planning are discussed to provide individual patient care.
*Minimum Requirements:*
*Education:*
* Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
*License:*
* Valid California Nurse Practitioner License
*Certifications:*
* Must maintain current CPR/BLS certification
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $165,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Work Location: In person