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About the position
Under supervision and in collaboration with the physician staff, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) performs physical examinations and treats common episodic and chronic healthcare problems with an emphasis on health maintenance and disease prevention. This position is designed for healthcare professionals, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants, who possess advanced training and expertise in their respective fields. The primary responsibilities include providing patient care in the clinic setting, performing in-office procedures, and focusing on patient education. As an APP, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality healthcare services and ensuring excellent patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews.
- Perform appropriate physical examinations.
- Order and perform appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests.
- Integrate data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
- Develop and implement treatment plans by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections.
- Instruct patients/families regarding medications and treatments.
- Educate patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention.
- Communicate appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.
- Prepare documentation for EMR including updating patient records.
- Participate in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, and quality assurance activities.
- Act as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty.
- Promote patient advocacy.
- Provide monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan.
Requirements
- BSN required; MSN preferred.
- Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner from an approved nurse practitioner program.
- Current Registered Nurse license as defined by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
- Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in state of CA.
- Current Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License and verification of experience to furnish (if applicable).
- Must hold current national board certification by first day of work and maintain.
- Must hold an active and transferable DEA license to California as required by the clinical specialty.
- Must be eligible for payer enrollment with CMS Medicare and Medicaid.
- BLS Certification (American Heart Association) required.
- 2 years of experience in advanced practice or specialty area preferred.
- Prior experience in a medical office environment preferred.
Benefits
- Reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Health and safety measures including immunizations.
