Full Job Description
Homebase Medical is getting back to basics. Our mission is to optimize the quality of life for homebound older adults, allowing them to live independently and with dignity in their own homes. We make house calls – enabling access to quality wrap-around services for homebound older adults with complex health needs while improving the quality of their lives, right at home.
We offer an array of medical and chronic care services and we’re backed by SCAN, a not-for-profit organization that has a history of supporting and improving the health and independence of older adults for over 45 years.
Homebase Medical is growing in the San Diego area. We are currently searching for 1 experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to engage in Medicare Wellness Visits for part-time hours for an 11-month contract at our contracted partner clinics and the occasional home visit.
**This is a part-time position of 2-3 days per week, 8-hour days (16-24 hours per week)**
**This role will cover partner clinics and the occasional home visit for Medicare Annual Wellness Visits**
Responsibilities include:
- Perform Wellness Visits in partner primary care clinics and facilities.
- Drive to designated facility locations in your assigned geographic area.
- Review patient medical and family history.
- Review of current providers and prescriptions.
- Perform height, weight, blood pressure, and other routine measurements.
- Deliver personalized health advice.
- Review risk factors and potential treatment options.
- Exhibit stellar bedside manner with the ability to communicate complex medical information with simplicity and kindness.
- Provide health education to patients. Work with patients in the prevention of illness, promotion of health, and management of patient’s adjustment to chronic health problems.
- Provide referrals to appropriate medical resources.
- Utilize our EMR system to document patient visit/interaction accurately and timely.
- Knowledge of HCC coding.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and experience:
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Nurse Practitioner program required.
- Current, unrestricted NP or PA license to practice in California, including DEA license.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in primary care, hospice, or urgent care/outpatient setting.
- Minimum of 1 year of previous experience utilizing an EMR system.
- Spanish is preferred but not required.
- Good working knowledge of HCC coding.
- Strong computer skills including MS Office and Outlook is strongly desired.
- Great verbal and written communication skills
- Current drivers’ license, auto insurance and reliable transportation
- Compassionate and caring attitude with a desire to live our mission, vision and values.
Tuberculosis Screening Policy
To ensure the health and safety of our members, if you are selected for this position, your job offer with Homebase Medical will be contingent on providing proof of Tuberculosis screening upon hire or providing proof of a negative screening within the last year. If you have a disability/medical reason or sincerely held religious belief that prevents you to provide information required in this policy, Homebase Medical will initiate and engage in the interactive process to evaluate what, if any, reasonable accommodations may be available.
What’s in it for you?
- Pay Rate: $75.00 – $90.00 per hour
- Paid Malpractice Insurance
- Work-life balance
At Homebase Medical we believe that it is our business to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our community through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more.
Homebase Medical is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Individuals seeking employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.
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