OBGYN Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

CENTRAL CITY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC•Indio, CA

3d•$70 - $81•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, this role is responsible for providing care in accordance with written protocols in the areas of family medicine, pediatric, or obstetrics. The position involves performing delegated clinical and administrative duties, particularly in direct support to primary care providers and some direct care to patients.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
Ability to plan and be organized.
Ability to work well under pressure, take initiative and be flexible and cooperative.
Self-motivated and independently productive.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and Company records.
Ability to work effectively with both employees and managers.
Ability to convey a positive and professional image to patients and employees.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Demonstrated proficiency in various PC applications, including E-mail, Microsoft Excel, and Word, Internet, and networking devices.
Required to know, follow, and enforce safe work practices, and be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations.
Required to have knowledge of CHDP guidelines, Immunizations schedule and AAP periodicity table.
Graduation from an accredited Nursing program for advanced practice required.
Current CA licensed as a Nurse Practitioner required.
Current DEA, required.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 2-year experience preferred.
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Elicit patient medical and social history and interact with patients regarding their medical care.
Perform a review of systems.
Initiate lab and radiologic tests and studies.
Provide health teaching and counseling.
Monitor and manage stabilized chronic conditions.
Review chart findings and exercise of services in accordance with established CCCHC Management CHDP, State Office of Family Planning, Los Angeles Regional Family Planning Council and other medical standards and guidelines.
May perform simple laboratory tests such as wet mounts.
Prescribe and dispense packaged, pre-labeled medications under protocol.
Refer and follow-up on patients in accordance with established protocols and procedures.
Consult with other members of the health care team regarding individual needs of specific patients.
Provide support for recommended actions.
Refer patients to appropriate clinic and/or community resources.
Supervise the RN, LVN, Medical Assistant, Community Health Worker, and other staff providing direct patient care, and assume responsibility for daily clinic management.
Participate in case management meetings and staff meetings.
In conjunction with other members of the health care team, provide patient and community education classes as requested.
Assist in the provision of in-service training of clinical, volunteer, and other personnel as assigned by the Medical Director or Lead Clinician.
Assist in data collection for evaluation and research purposes.
Complete reports and appropriate documentation, including billing and medical records, in a timely manner.
Participate in the CCCHC clinical committee.
Participate in the After Hour/Weekend call schedule as directed by the Medical Director.
Consistently demonstrate and uphold CCCHC’s principle of providing quality health and human services to the medically underserved and low-income populations in a culturally sensitive manner.
Punctuality and Attendance: This is an essential job duty for CCCHC’s employees given the impact on patients.
All other duties, as assigned.