Mid-Level Practitioner Pediatrics (Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner)

Full Job Description

Job Overview:

Delivers pediatric healthcare and administers specialized medical services within an outpatient rural health clinic environment, operating under the supervision of clinic physicians in alignment with California state laws, regulations, and departmental protocols and policies. Demonstrates proficiency in the areas of family planning, well-child visits, children’s immunization schedule, treating acute and chronic illnesses from ages 0-21, and contribute to the comprehensive care provided by our medical team.

Duties:

• Maintains courteous, professional relationships with physicians, patients, peers, families, healthcare team members, and external agencies.
• Provides care in emergent situations following department protocols. Maintains composure in high stress situations.
• Assist the Medical Director and/or supervising physician staff in complicated treatment procedures willingly and demonstrates the ability to perform specific duties under the Medical Director’s supervision.
• Communicates patient care and practice-related issues to the Rural Health Clinic medical director, while any work environment concerns are directed to the clinic leadership.
• Prescribes medication within the parameters of his/her ability, certification or licensure. Consistently prescribes the correct medication for the diagnosis and follows the protocols for prescribing through the EMR. Refills for medications are completed according to policy for the outpatient hospital-based clinics/centers.
• Patient history intake is accurate and complete, documented correctly in EHR system.
• Performs a comprehensive symptom-focused physical exam. Assessment and treatment plan are documented with required components in the EHR system on the date of service.
• Provides quality patient education, counsels and educates patients and families re: diagnosis, treatment plan, medications, testing required and expected outcomes based on individual needs.
• Appropriate selection of diagnostic tests and labs, with appropriate interpretation/analysis of test results.
• Appropriate integration of history and physical findings and diagnostic studies to formulate a differential diagnosis.
• Overall integration of clinical information into treatment planning.
• Pharmacology knowledge/appropriate ordering of therapeutics.
• Initiates appropriate and timely follow-up care
• Applies evidence-based medicine to clinical decisions.
• Makes patient referrals to specialist and ancillary services as necessary, consistently following the approved protocol for referring patients and use of the EHR. Referrals are appropriate for the diagnosis.
• Participates in and contributes to the on-going growth of the outpatient clinics/centers including policy and procedure updates. Works with the medical director and clinic leadership in this area.
• Accurately charts all patient care activities including date and time into the EHR in the approved format and location for consistency across the continuum. Charting is completed and note locked by the end of shift on the date of service per policy.
• Interacts with other departments within the organization and facilities outside of this organization when needed for continuity of care including provider-to-provider notification for transfers to the Emergency Department.
• Maintains cost containment efforts by using supplies and equipment prudently, charging appropriately for supplies and equipment used, and coding appropriate for visit.
• Billing of patient encounters is accurate and completed daily.
• Has knowledge of the use of the EHR systems within the clinics.
• Comprehends and ensures adherence to quality performance metrics, effectively applying them to enhance clinical practice.
• Maintains an updated CAQH profile.
• All other duties assigned within their scope of practice.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Displays sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ culture, age, gender, and disabilities. Demonstrates emotional resilience and stability, adaptability, flexibility, and tolerance of ambiguity and anxiety.
• Understanding of the legal, regulatory and role requirements governing PA/NP
• Commitment to personal excellence and ongoing professional growth and education.
• Ensures the quality and timely completion of work.
• Uses effective listening, nonverbal, explanatory, interviewing and writing skills to elicit and provide information.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability by being able to float and provide coverage for other providers in the clinic setting when needed, such as during sick leave or vacation time, ensuring uninterrupted clinic operations.
• Mentor, train, and provide ongoing guidance to new staff members, ensuring proficiency in their roles, familiarity with office procedures, and promoting a positive and collaborative work environment helping co-workers to grow and succeed through feedback and positive encouragement.
• Excellent attendance record and is punctual for all shifts scheduled.
• Adheres to a standard of professionalism and courtesy at all times, fostering positive rapport and collaborative working relationships with providers, referral sources, patients/families, staff, and peers.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times in compliance with HIPAA Standards.
• Demonstrates ability to use current language line.
• Completes annual educational and Employee Health requirements.
• Attends meetings as appropriate or directed.
• Reviews and complies with all new and revised department and hospital policies.
• Displays proficiency in accessing electronic, and hospital-wide policy and procedure manual and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Ensures compliance with Regulatory Standards including but not limited to hospital and department specific policies and procedures, fire, safety, infection control, OSHA, Federal, State, Title 22 and The Joint Commission (TJC).
• Promotes and adheres to established SBHC Core Values & Standards of Behavior communicating and representing the organizations Mission, Values, and Vision in a positive and professional manner in the department and community.
• Adherence to all organizational policies encompassing ethical business practices, standards of behavior, harassment, attendance, and safety. Demonstrates competence in fulfilling duties and responsibilities aligned with the San Benito Health Care District’s Corporate Compliance Program.

Education and Experience:

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program.
• Current Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant certification and license recognized by the State of California.
• Experience in a primary health care setting preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Current and unrestricted California license, DEA, and furnishing Licensure, if applicable.
• Current BLS Certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $82.00 – $89.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Hollister, CA 95023 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hollister, CA 95023: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person