Family Medicine Physician Assistant

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.

FULL TIME BENEFITS

• Sign on Bonus through Partnership Health Plan of California
• Internal Forgiveable Loan Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Employer coves 90% of employee premium and 50% of dependent premium
• CME/CE
• 18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick)
• 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Float Holiday
• 2% Employer Match on Employee 4% contribution 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: Family Nurse Practitioner

DEPARTMENT: Medical

REPORTS TO TITLE: Site Medical Director

LOCATION: Napa and Solano counties in California

PAY RANGE: NP/PA Annual Salary: $157,684.80 to $192,712.00 (Based on a 40 hour work week)

FTE: 0.8 to 1.0 FTE (32 to 40 hours/week)

DLSE/FLSA STATUS: X_Exempt/Salaried position

JOB SUMMARY/OVERVIEW:

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.

CommuniCare+OLE provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience.

CommuniCare+OLE encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous Peoples,

people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of

all ages and religions, and individuals who have been affected by the legal system.

YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.

***The following reflects requirements and essential functions of this position but does not restrict tasks that may be assigned. Essential functions include basic job duties, core elements, or fundamental responsibilities that an employee must perform to hold the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation (accommodation may be requested). Duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive, and they may be assigned or reassigned to this job at any time, due to reasonable accommodation or any other reason. ***

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS/TRAINING

1. Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Master of Science in Nursing required.
• Current California Family Nurse Practitioner certification required.
• Must have or obtain current California medication furnishing license.
• Must have or obtain current DEA License.
• CPR Certification required

1. Experience/Lived Experience:

• Experience in a community healthcare center preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills required, including trauma-informed de-escalation techniques.

1. Special Skills/Training:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other threshold language) preferred.
• Must have strong time management skills, ability to prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate with mutual providers of treatment in primary care setting
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Record and associated computer programs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide the following health care services for patients: assessment/evaluation, diagnosis, treatment/prescribing, planning and education. Consult with staff physicians as needed

Provide medical services to include acute care, periodic re-evaluations, and management of chronic conditions. May include services in specialized areas (such as pediatrics, adult/internal medicine, or HIV/AIDS) as required

Review 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 reactions

Refer patients to specialists and to relevant patient care services as appropriate

Prioritize patient care throughout the day

Provide acute triage over the phone or with walk in patients

Provide education and information to patients on various diseases, providing handouts as appropriate

Perform various in office procedures as directed and complete various medical related forms as needed

Document all appropriate information in electronic health record system

Respond to messages and relay information to patients and other external sources as needed

Direct and coordinate the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as appropriate

May 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 directed

Participate in education of students

Other duties as assigned

POSITION TITLE: Physician Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Medical

REPORTS TO TITLE: Site Medical Director

LOCATION: Napa and Solano counties in California

PAY RANGE: NP/PA Annual Salary: $157,684.80 to $192,712.00 (Based on a 40 hour work week)

FTE: 0.8 to 1.0 FTE (32 to 40 hours/week)

DLSE/FLSA STATUS: (X__Exempt/Salaried position

JOB SUMMARY/OVERVIEW:

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

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS/TRAINING (state required or preferred)

1. Education:

• 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

1. Experience/Lived Experience:

• Experience in a community healthcare center preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills required, including trauma-informed de-escalation techniques.

1. Special Skills/Training:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other threshold language) preferred.
• Must have strong time management skills, ability to prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate with mutual providers of treatment in primary care setting
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Record and associated computer programs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide the following health care services for patients: assessment/evaluation, diagnosis, treatment/prescribing, planning and education. Consult with staff physicians as needed

Review 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 reactions

Refer patients to specialists and to relevant patient care services as appropriate

Prioritize patient care throughout the day

Provide acute triage over the phone or with walk in patients

Provide education and information to patients on various issues, providing handouts as appropriate

Perform various in office procedures as directed

Document all appropriate information in electronic health record system

Respond to messages and relay information to patients and any other internal or external sources as needed

Complete various medical related forms as needed

Direct and coordinate the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as appropriate

Research on unusual cases

May 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 directed

Participate in education of students

Perform other duties as assigned