What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Primary Care (Novato), Full Time, Days position at MarinHealth Medical Center?
About MARINHEALTH a UCSF Affiliate:
MarinHealth has a strategic alliance with UCSF to provide advanced care and special programs in the MarinHealth Medical Center. All of the MarinHealth Medical Network Clinics are also part of UCSF Health, extending access to additional expert providers who are united by one purpose – to provide exceptional care for every patient who walks through our doors.
Clinic Location: 75 Rowland Way, Novato
What we offer:
Compensation:
$145,371 – $208,436/yr.
At MarinHealth, our people truly matter, and we are committed to supporting them both personally and professionally throughout their career with us. Our comprehensive Total Rewards program is designed to accommodate and provide flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees – ensuring they and their loved ones are provided for both today and tomorrow.
Some of our notable benefits and perks:
- Medical, Vision, Dental
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Retirement Program with Company Match
- Reimbursement for CME and Professional Development Expenses
- Professional Insurance Coverage
Our benefits are highly competitive and considered to be one of the best in the Bay Area!
Qualifications – Physician Assistant:
Education:
- Completion of graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
- Must be certified by the National Commission on Certification and licensed in the State of California
License/Certifications:
- Active and unrestricted Physician Assistant license in state of CA
- Must hold current national board certification by first day of work and maintain
- Must hold an active and transferable DEA license to California as required by the clinical specialty
- Must be eligible for payer enrollment with CMS Medicare and Medicaid
- BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association) required
Experience:
- 2-5 years of PA experience preferred
- 2 years in specialty area highly desired
- Prior experience in a medical office environment preferred
Qualifications - Nurse Practitioner:
Education:
- BSN required; MSN preferred
- Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner program
License/Certifications:
- Current Registered Nurse, as defined by the California Board of Registered Nursing and successful completion from a college or university-based Nurse Practitioner program
- Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in state of CA
- Current Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License and verification of experience to furnish (if applicable)
- Must hold current national board certification by first day of work and maintain
- Must hold an active and transferable DEA license to California as required by the clinical specialty
- Must be eligible for payer enrollment with CMS Medicare and Medicaid
- BLS Certification (American Heart Association) required
Experience:
- 2 years of experience in advanced practice or special preferred
- 2 years in specialty area highly desired
- Prior experience in a medical office environment preferred
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Assess patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
- Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness. Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
- Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs. Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies. Prepares documentation for EMR including updating patient records by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment.
- Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
- Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.
- Perform all other duties as required or assigned.
MarinHealth remains committed to the health and safety of our employees, patients, and the entire community. As such, MarinHealth requires employees to receive all required immunizations, including, MMR, flu (seasonal availability), and COVID-19 vaccine booster, as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, as required. Any exemptions from these requirements may be granted for limited and specific situations.
Salary : $208,436
