Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

EVCHC Website•Pomona, CA

About The Position

The Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) provides primary care services in accordance with their licensure, certification, treatment plans, medical protocols, and standard medical practice. The role includes recording medical histories, conducting physical exams and follow-up care, educating patients, prescribing medications, completing clinical documentation, and referring patients to appropriate resources. Additional services, such as Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), may be assigned by the Chief Medical Officer when within the provider’s scope of practice. The provider uses the clinic’s Electronic Health Record and telehealth platform, meets clinical and administrative quality measures, participates in quality improvement and provider meetings, and collaborates with physicians and other care team members. The position also includes precepting students, supporting clinical team development, participating in recruitment activities, and attending continuing education events as requested. Duties are performed primarily in a site or office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The role requires working in a small shared office space and using a personal computer for extended periods. The listed salary range is $155,000 to $183,038. East Valley offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, defined contribution retirement plans, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Provider training program.
Current California license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Current DEA certification.
Current board certification from an accredited organization for the certification of Advanced Practice Providers.
Current CPR certifications.
Ability to relate well to cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups within the East Valley service area.
Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including standing, sitting, lifting, turning, twisting, walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, speaking, hearing, seeing, and using hands to finger.
Ability to stand, sit, stoop, kneel, and bend to speak with patients.
Ability to write notes and treatment plan comments and track records and reports.
Ability to work productively in a small office space shared by multiple employees and use a personal computer for long periods.
Ability to communicate positively with all levels of staff.

Responsibilities

Record medical histories and provide physical exams and follow-up care according to treatment plans and medical protocols.
Provide individual patient instruction in accordance with prescribed treatment plans and medical protocols.
Prescribe appropriate medications according to medical protocols and standard medical practice.
Provide medical services within the scope of practice determined by licensure and/or certification.
Provide additional medical services assigned by the Chief Medical Officer, such as Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), when within the provider’s scope of practice.
Complete charting according to clinic protocols, funding source guidelines, and standard medical practice.
Identify physical, nutritional, lifestyle, psychosocial, and emotional problems or issues and refer patients to appropriate on-site or off-site resources.
Comply with clinical and administrative quality measures, including HEDIS metrics and patient productivity requirements.
Consult with a supervising or collaborating physician for patient evaluation as needed.
Complete timely documentation and actions in the Electronic Health Record, including diagnoses, treatment plans, orders, and medications.
Take timely action on pending EHR PAQ items and respond promptly to E-Consult specialist reviewers.
Provide medical services through the EVCHC telehealth platform.
Adhere to Quality Improvement guidelines and participate in Quality Improvement programs for chronic diseases.
Work with Registered Dieticians and Health Educators to provide appropriate patient education.
Participate in monthly Provider Meetings as required.
Serve as a preceptor instructor to Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or medical students as assigned.
Attend conferences and seminars when requested and comply with continuing education requirements.
Participate in provider recruitment activities.
Participate in activities that foster the development of clinical support team members.