La Clínica de La Raza Inc.
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
La Clínica de La Raza Inc., Vallejo, California, United States, 94592
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: La Clínica de La Raza is a community-based health center committed to providing culturally appropriate, high-quality, and accessible health care to the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area. We have spent over 40 years advocating for and creating a health home for the many that have been denied access to care. Our mission is to ensure that individuals who do not have health coverage receive the same level of quality healthcare as those who do. We understand that we cannot heal our communities without addressing the economic and social factors that affect health. Many times, this requires providing services in various settings to connect individuals to our health center for preventive and primary care. Over 90,000 individuals come to La Clínica because it is a welcoming place that addresses the whole person, coordinating and connecting them to a broad network of services to improve and maintain their health and well-being.Be part of an excellent care team:
At La Clínica, you will provide primary care in an outpatient setting, practicing comprehensive medical care. You will deliver care to a resilient patient population that is ethnically diverse and medically complex, aiming for optimal health outcomes for every patient. We support providers in their pursuit of meaningful roles and offer opportunities in mentorship, quality initiatives, and preceptorships. We are committed to continued provider education; we host a Nurse Practitioner incubator program to prepare new graduates for their roles. You will work alongside a collaborative care team dedicated to exceptional patient experiences and quality care. We offer robust perks including educational leave plus stipend, license reimbursement, FTCA malpractice coverage, and flexible work schedules. Additionally, we are a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site for tax-free loan repayment. Our clinics are located in the thriving Bay Area known for its cultural diversity, beautiful weather, highly sought-after schools, and year-round recreational activities.Major Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to:Provide medical triage of patients, medical care management, and patient education and counseling to a panel of patients.Make referrals to specialty providers and follow-up to ensure that patients’ bio-psychosocial needs are addressed.Deliver evidence-based care that supports our aim for improved health outcomes, exceptional patient experience, and efficient use of resources.Perform routine, acute, urgent, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative medical care to patients and determine appropriate regimen.Serve as a member of the cross-functional team of providers, engaged in routine and preventive primary care, care for chronic illnesses, urgent care, and telephone triage.Prescribe medications, treatments, or therapies and order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.Deliver well and chronic disease care with cultural humility to a diverse patient population of all ages.Have flexibility in meeting patients’ needs and participating in evening and Saturday rotation clinics.Develop a positive rapport with patients and families to foster the provider/patient relationship.Conduct in-home assessments of patients as appropriate.Consult with physicians on the management, assessment, and treatment of specific cases as needed, and per protocol.Suggest improvements for clinic flow, patient scheduling, and service delivery, and collaborate professionally with interdisciplinary team members.Supervise medical assistants by providing patient consultation as needed.KnowledgeKnowledge and experience with Electronic Health Record programs, such as NextGen or Epic.High degree of interpersonal competence with both staff and patients, and thorough knowledge of evidence-based care.Familiarity with Electronic Panel Management.AbilitiesAbility to deal courteously and effectively with complex patient profiles, and maintain good working relationships with other staff.Must have the physical stamina to function effectively in a position that involves heavy lifting (50lbs).Ability to work courteously and effectively as a team member to support the quality/efficiency standards established for the clinic; work independently; exercise good judgment; communicate effectively orally and in writing.Ability and willingness to work under pressure and as part of an interdisciplinary team.Demonstrate flexibility and ability to accept changes gracefully.Ability to work and communicate with people from various ethnic, socio-economic, educational, and life experiences.Ability to keep accurate and clear records of patient information.Top-notch time management skills and evidence-based approaches to medical care.English/Spanish proficiency preferred but not required.Experience and Other CertificationsMust hold a current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate. You will have a 30-day grace period to obtain your certificate from the date of hire.Requires board certification. In the absence of a board certification, candidates may still be eligible for hire but must become board certified within 6 months of employment with La Clínica.Requires valid California license and DEA.Nurse Practitioner:
Requires a current license from the California Board of Registered Nursing, a national certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or other national certifying bodies, and a certificate of completion of a Nurse Practitioner Program with a minimum of 2 years clinical experience.Physician Assistant:
Requires a current license from the California Physician Assistant Committee, graduation from an approved program of instruction in primary health care as attested by the American Medical Association, having passed a certification examination administered by the Bureau of Medical Quality Assurance, and a minimum of two years of full-time clinical experience after clinical practicum with emphasis in the areas of family medicine or geriatrics.
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: La Clínica de La Raza is a community-based health center committed to providing culturally appropriate, high-quality, and accessible health care to the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area. We have spent over 40 years advocating for and creating a health home for the many that have been denied access to care. Our mission is to ensure that individuals who do not have health coverage receive the same level of quality healthcare as those who do. We understand that we cannot heal our communities without addressing the economic and social factors that affect health. Many times, this requires providing services in various settings to connect individuals to our health center for preventive and primary care. Over 90,000 individuals come to La Clínica because it is a welcoming place that addresses the whole person, coordinating and connecting them to a broad network of services to improve and maintain their health and well-being.Be part of an excellent care team:
At La Clínica, you will provide primary care in an outpatient setting, practicing comprehensive medical care. You will deliver care to a resilient patient population that is ethnically diverse and medically complex, aiming for optimal health outcomes for every patient. We support providers in their pursuit of meaningful roles and offer opportunities in mentorship, quality initiatives, and preceptorships. We are committed to continued provider education; we host a Nurse Practitioner incubator program to prepare new graduates for their roles. You will work alongside a collaborative care team dedicated to exceptional patient experiences and quality care. We offer robust perks including educational leave plus stipend, license reimbursement, FTCA malpractice coverage, and flexible work schedules. Additionally, we are a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site for tax-free loan repayment. Our clinics are located in the thriving Bay Area known for its cultural diversity, beautiful weather, highly sought-after schools, and year-round recreational activities.Major Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to:Provide medical triage of patients, medical care management, and patient education and counseling to a panel of patients.Make referrals to specialty providers and follow-up to ensure that patients’ bio-psychosocial needs are addressed.Deliver evidence-based care that supports our aim for improved health outcomes, exceptional patient experience, and efficient use of resources.Perform routine, acute, urgent, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative medical care to patients and determine appropriate regimen.Serve as a member of the cross-functional team of providers, engaged in routine and preventive primary care, care for chronic illnesses, urgent care, and telephone triage.Prescribe medications, treatments, or therapies and order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.Deliver well and chronic disease care with cultural humility to a diverse patient population of all ages.Have flexibility in meeting patients’ needs and participating in evening and Saturday rotation clinics.Develop a positive rapport with patients and families to foster the provider/patient relationship.Conduct in-home assessments of patients as appropriate.Consult with physicians on the management, assessment, and treatment of specific cases as needed, and per protocol.Suggest improvements for clinic flow, patient scheduling, and service delivery, and collaborate professionally with interdisciplinary team members.Supervise medical assistants by providing patient consultation as needed.KnowledgeKnowledge and experience with Electronic Health Record programs, such as NextGen or Epic.High degree of interpersonal competence with both staff and patients, and thorough knowledge of evidence-based care.Familiarity with Electronic Panel Management.AbilitiesAbility to deal courteously and effectively with complex patient profiles, and maintain good working relationships with other staff.Must have the physical stamina to function effectively in a position that involves heavy lifting (50lbs).Ability to work courteously and effectively as a team member to support the quality/efficiency standards established for the clinic; work independently; exercise good judgment; communicate effectively orally and in writing.Ability and willingness to work under pressure and as part of an interdisciplinary team.Demonstrate flexibility and ability to accept changes gracefully.Ability to work and communicate with people from various ethnic, socio-economic, educational, and life experiences.Ability to keep accurate and clear records of patient information.Top-notch time management skills and evidence-based approaches to medical care.English/Spanish proficiency preferred but not required.Experience and Other CertificationsMust hold a current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate. You will have a 30-day grace period to obtain your certificate from the date of hire.Requires board certification. In the absence of a board certification, candidates may still be eligible for hire but must become board certified within 6 months of employment with La Clínica.Requires valid California license and DEA.Nurse Practitioner:
Requires a current license from the California Board of Registered Nursing, a national certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or other national certifying bodies, and a certificate of completion of a Nurse Practitioner Program with a minimum of 2 years clinical experience.Physician Assistant:
Requires a current license from the California Physician Assistant Committee, graduation from an approved program of instruction in primary health care as attested by the American Medical Association, having passed a certification examination administered by the Bureau of Medical Quality Assurance, and a minimum of two years of full-time clinical experience after clinical practicum with emphasis in the areas of family medicine or geriatrics.
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