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Subject Line: APC – HEALTH EXPRESS – FULL TIME – SCMC CARLSBAD
ADVANCED PRACTICE CLINICIAN – Scripps Health Express – Full-time – Carlsbad
JOB DESCRIPTION
General Description
The Scripps Health Express provides same day access for patients through appointments or on a walk-in basis as well as via Video visits and e-visits for acute care of a defined set of minor medical conditions. The clinics are intended to provide additional access points for patients seeking care for non-chronic issues and will not replace the Primary Care Physicians or existing Urgent Care Clinics.
The Scripps Health Express Clinic Advanced Practice Clinician (“APC”) works autonomously within a medical office building, providing first line acute care for minor conditions under the supervision of a remotely-based Medical Director. The APC works to ensure prompt and convenient access for scheduled and walk-in patients, strives to ensure successful growth of the practice, and provides excellent representation of Scripps in all professional aspects. When necessary, the APC facilitates transfer to a higher level of care to the patient’s primary care provider/care team, specialty, and/or UC/ED. Patient care may be delivered in-person, electronically, or telephonically.
The APC is expected to meet the highest standards for clinical capability, competence, professional education, quality improvement and overall excellence in patient care delivery. The position requires a current California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license and DEA furnishing certificate.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides medical care for common acute conditions, including, but not limited to: Minor infections, including those involving the respiratory, genitourinary, dermatologic, ocular, and gastrointestinal systems
- Musculoskeletal complaints and minor injuries, Asthma, allergy
- Provides wellness services as defined by organizational needs
- Able to diagnose and treat patients from age 6 months
- Reviews daily and monthly metrics as defined by Scripps
- Reports to APC Supervisor on a regular basis
- Works with operational team to ensure a smooth operation of clinic services
- Provides immunizations as required
- Is adept at POC testing (Point of care)
- Recognizes limits of care and discusses cases with supervisor appropriately
Attributes
- Comfortable with use of an electronic medical record, given adequate training
- Objective judgment
- Committed to highest clinical standards
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
- Respected by colleagues and ancillary staff
- Supportive of the Medical Group’s mission and goals
- Has excellent clinical judgment & demonstrated competence in acute care delivery
At least one year of experience is in Primary Care or Urgent Care is required.
Job Location
Scripps Coastal Medical Centers in North County San Diego (Carlsbad).
Department
Scripps Health Express Clinics
Job Type
Full time
Shift Type
Varies
Days Worked
Varied
For consideration, please email your CV to [email protected]
Subject Line: APC – HEALTH EXPRESS – FULL TIME – SCMC CARLSBAD
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $118,478.00 – $144,840.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
- Urgent Care
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Primary Care or Urgent Care NP/PA: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Medical License (Required)
- Board Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
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