Advanced Practice Practitioner - Primary Care (32 Hours per week)

Overview

Under the direction of the Supervising Physician provides primary care in the physician clinic. Duties include providing general and preventative care, educating patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments. Serves as a clinical resource to medical assistants, reviews and revises clinical policies and procedures per policy.

Responsibilities

Provides primary care in the physician clinic. Duties include providing general and preventative care, conducts check-ups, treat illnesses, order lab tests and diagnostic imaging, and prescribes medicine for children and adults.

Educates patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments

Communicates and works with medical staff to ensure coordinated efforts for the provision of high quality medical treatment.

Ensures documentation in patient's medical record is completed in a timely manner.

Serves a clinical resource for medical assistants, provides in services as needed.

Participates in quality improvement and utilization review activities. Assists manager with policy and procedure review and revision.

Active Participant in monthly staff meetings.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant Program; OR, Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.Experience: 3-5 years experience in Primary Care preferredLicenses & Certifications: Licensed Physician Assistant, Active DEA license; OR, Certified Nurse Practitioner, California Board of Registered Nursing, Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License, California Board of Registered Nursing. National Provider Identifier and Current BLS required.Required Skills & Knowledge: Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols. Demonstrates competence in reacting to and handling emergencies. Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to manage priorities and workflow. Versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing environment. Acute attention to detail. Must be able to work autonomously. Strong interpersonal skills, Bilingual a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Compensation

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Salary : $66 - $95