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Complete Care Community Health Center

Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Complete Care Community Health Center, Los Angeles, California, United States,


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