Advance Practice Provider NP/PA

CVS Health•Columbia, SC

2d•$38 - $81•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, clinic-based float provider position supporting MinuteClinic locations within 50 miles of Columbia, South Carolina. The role delivers high-quality, affordable, accessible primary and family care, including in-person visits and virtual visits conducted from the clinic when patient volume permits and virtual care does not delay or interfere with in-person services. Providers have clinical and organizational support and are expected to practice at the top of their license. The provider assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute and chronic conditions; performs diagnostic testing and preventive counseling; treats injuries and illnesses; coordinates care; and provides wellness services, chronic disease management, and preventive screenings. Clinic operations also include inventory management, opening and closing the clinic, patient follow-up, insurance verification, payment collection, routine examinations, and appointment management. Charting and follow-up are completed during scheduled shifts. NP applicants need an active, unrestricted FNP license, national board certification, and an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner master's degree. One year of NP experience is preferred, though qualified new graduates may be considered. PA applicants need two years of PA experience, the specified master's-level PA education, current NCCPA certification, and an active, unrestricted state PA license or eligibility to obtain one upon hire. Both provider types need active BLS certification, must be able to pass a respirator fit test, provide required patient counseling, complete a DOT certification exam within 30 days of employment, be physically present at assigned clinics, and obtain and maintain multistate licensure as business needs require.

Requirements

NP applicants: Active, unrestricted Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) license in good standing.
NP applicants: Master's degree from an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program and current national board certification through AANP or ANCC.
NP applicants: One year of NP experience is preferred; qualified new graduates may be considered.
PA applicants: Two years of PA experience required.
PA applicants: Master of Science in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies, or a health-related master's degree plus a Bachelor of Science in PA Studies.
PA applicants: Current NCCPA certification and an active, unrestricted state PA/Physician Associate license, or eligibility to obtain one upon hire.
Ability to provide holistic, evidence-based care, including counseling related to pregnancy prevention, STI prevention, and safer sex practices.
NP applicants must be able to order and administer vaccines and injections, including COVID-19, influenza, TB testing, and Depo-Provera.
Complete a DOT certification exam within 30 days of employment.
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and ability to perform Basic Life Support.
Ability to pass a respirator fit test.
Physical presence at the assigned clinic is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain multistate licensure based on business needs.
Bilingual proficiency may be required depending on market needs.
Ability to perform duties involving prolonged standing, walking, bending, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the EPIC electronic health record.
Prior MinuteClinic precepting rotation if the provider has less than one year of experience; preferred but not required.
Experience conducting patient assessments and exercising sound clinical decision-making in a virtual care environment.
Familiarity with digital health tools and virtual communication technologies.

Responsibilities

Deliver evidence-based primary and family care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
Provide in-person and virtual visits from the clinic to support positive patient health outcomes.
Perform diagnostic testing, preventive counseling, treatment of injuries and illnesses, and coordination of care with other healthcare professionals.
Engage patients in wellness services, chronic disease management, and preventive health screenings.
Complete clinic operations, including inventory management, clinic opening and closing, patient follow-up, insurance verification, and payment collection.
Support a safe and efficient care environment through routine examinations and timely patient appointment management.
Complete charting and follow-up during scheduled shifts.