CCCHC (CCCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center with seven clinics in Greater Los Angeles area. CCCHC is looking for a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant for its South Gate clinic.
Responsibilities:
* Provides direct patient care in the clinic setting including: assessment, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of patients; determines the degree of disabilities of the patients
* Performs medical procedures
* Reviews laboratory, x-ray findings and diagnosis other tests
* Appropriately and in a timely manner documents all relevant information in Electronic Health Records
* Coordinates and refers services of community resources, placement providers, collateral agencies, the court, or other community partners with families, clients, or patients receiving services.
* Provides patient education, counseling, medication advice and follow up instructions
* Participates in patient and in-service training for support personnel
* Participates in Quality of Care and in Peer Review Meetings
* Providers exemplary customer service to patients, visitors, and coworkers
* Other NP/PA duties as assigned, including providing coverage at CCCHC's other clinics as needed.
Other Requirements and Characteristics:
* Be open to the risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals.
* The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities.
* Provide limited medical coverage at the South Gate Clinic when needed
Other Requirements and Characteristics:
* Be open to the risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals.
* The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities.
* Provide limited medical coverage at the South Gate Clinic when needed.
Qualifications:
Licensure
For NP
* Current CA RN license is required, and Current CA Nurse Practitioner License required
For PA
* Current CA Physician Assistant License required
NP/PA:
* Current DEA license required
* BCLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA) required
* National Certification required
* ACLS certification preferred
Skills:
* Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
* Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish)
* NextGen Knowledge (Preferred)
* Excellent Computer Skills
* Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Experience:
* In a Federally Qualified Health Center, Community Clinic or a similar practice serving diverse uninsured and underserved populations. (Preferred)
* At least 1 year of Family Medicine experience (Required)
Job Type: Full-time