Physician Assistant / Family Nurse Practitioner (Napa/Solano)

About CommuniCare+OLE

Established in 2023, CommuniCare+OLE is the result of a union of two health centers with a deep roots in their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay : OLE Health of Napa and Solano Counties and CommuniCare Health Centers of Yolo County.

Building on a legacy established by both organizations in 1972, CommuniCare+OLE is a network of federally-qualified health centers with 17 sites across Napa, Solano, and Yolo Counties.

It offers comprehensive care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and substance use treatment, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, care coordination, referrals, and enrollment assistance to more than 70,000 individuals, and no one is turned away due to lack of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay.

Many services are offered outside of its sites, including mobile health, home visiting, and community and school-based programs.

BENEFITS

• Sign On Bonus through Partnership Health Plan of California
• Internal Forgiveable Loan Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Employer covers 90% of employee medical, dental and vision premium and 50% of dependent premium
• 18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick)
• 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Float Holiday
• CME / CE
• 4% Employer Match for 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per Calendar Year for part-time and full-time employees (prorated per Full-Time Equivalent)
• Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options

POSITION TITLE : Physician Assistant

DEPARTMENT : Medical

REPORTS TO : Site Medical Director

SUPERVISION GIVEN : None

FULL TIME EQUIVALENT : 0.8 to 1.0 FTE

Salary Range : $141,000.00 To 186,451.20 Annually based on 1.0 FTE

JOB SUMMARY : Responsible for providing quality primary health care to patients while working closely with other healthcare staff in a team approach.

KNOWLEDGE OF WORK

Knowledge of Electronic Health Records and related computer systemsAbility to collaborate with mutual providers of treatment in mental health and substance use settings as well as work well with the primary care teamAbility to prioritize and multi-task and have strong time management skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide the following health care services for patients : assessment / evaluation, diagnosis, treatment / prescribing, planning and education.

Consult with staff physicians as neededReview and manage patient information including labs, diagnostic images, prescription refills, outside consultation notes, previous medical records, specialist referrals, etc.

Prescribe and administer medications and treatment regimens based on assessed medical conditions. Review medication(s) that patient is currently taking, prior to prescribing to prevent adverse reactionsRefer patients to specialists and to relevant patient care services as appropriatePrioritize patient care throughout the dayProvide acute triage over the phone or with walk in patientsProvide education and information to patients on various issues, providing handouts as appropriatePerform various in office procedures as directedDocument all appropriate information in electronic health record systemRespond to messages and relay information to patients and any other internal or external sources as neededComplete various medical related forms as neededDirect and coordinate the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as appropriateResearch on unusual casesMay participate in and collaborate with staff / teams on various support-related functions including quality assurance, care team development, system optimization, empanelment, policy and procedure development, etc.

Assists in the coordination and integration of all health clinic outreach programs as directedParticipate in education of studentsPerform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING FOR PA

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant program from an accredited school required
• Current California Physician Assistant License required
• National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants Certificate required
• Must have or obtain current California medication furnishing license
• Must have or obtain current DEA License
• Current Basic Life Support CPR certification required
• Experience in a community healthcare center preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; Bilingual (English / Spanish) language required
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required; must have ability to handle difficult patients
• Must have strong time management skills, ability to prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills required
• Computer and data entry skills required; electronic health record system preferred

POSITION TITLE : Family Nurse Practitioner

DEPARTMENT : Medical

REPORTS TO : Site Medical Director

SUPERVISION GIVEN : None

FULL TIME EQUIVALENT : 0.8 to 1.0 FTE

JOB SUMMARY : The Family Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing quality primary health care to patients while working closely with other healthcare staff in a team approach.

KNOWLEDGE OF WORK

Knowledge of Electronic Health Record and associated computer programsAbility to collaborate with mutual providers of treatment in primary care settingAbility to prioritize and multi-task and have strong time management skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide the following health care services for patients : assessment / evaluation, diagnosis, treatment / prescribing, planning and education.

Consult with staff physicians as neededReview and manage patient information including labs, diagnostic images, prescription refills, outside consultation notes, previous medical records, specialist referrals, etc.

Prescribe and administer medications and treatment regimens according to assessed medical conditions. Review medication(s) that patient is currently taking, prior to prescribing to prevent adverse reactionsRefer patients to specialists and to relevant patient care services as appropriatePrioritize patient care throughout the dayProvide acute triage over the phone or with walk in patientsProvide education and information to patients on various diseases, providing handouts as appropriatePerform various in office procedures as directed and complete various medical related forms as neededDocument all appropriate information in electronic health record systemRespond to messages and relay information to patients and other external sources as neededDirect and coordinate the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as appropriateMay participate in and collaborate with staff / teams on various support-related functions including quality assurance, care team development, system optimization, empanelment, policy and procedure development, etc.

Assists in the coordination and integration of all health clinic outreach programs as directedParticipate in education of studentsRespond to afterhours outpatient triage calls on a rotation basisOther duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING FOR NP

• Graduate of an accredited Master of Science in Nursing required.
• Current California Nurse Practitioner certification required.
• Must have or obtain current California medication furnishing license.
• Must have or obtain current DEA License.
• Must certify and remain current in CPR certification.
• Experience in a community healthcare center preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; Bilingual (English / Spanish) language required.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills required; must have ability to handle difficult patients.
• Must have strong time management skills, ability to prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer and data entry skills required; electronic health record system preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills required
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