NP/PA (On-Call) - San Mateo Clinic

Job Summary

It is the responsibility of the On call Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (PA/NP) to act as a clinical leader by providing quality primary care and addiction care services to HealthRIGHT360 (HR360) patients in a integrated care delivery model.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive primary care and addiction care, within the scope of credentialed privileges and standardized procedures, to HR360 patients in a team based delivery model.
• Documents care promptly and following charting protocols and applicable CA state licensing requirements;
• Completes patient sessions in a timely manner;
• Ensures appropriate follow-up for all aspects of ordered care (e.g., specialty referrals, laboratory results, radiology reports, etc.);
• Responds to patient requests for information and assistance (e.g., form completion, prescription refills, etc.) in a timely manner;
• Works collaboratively with mental health staff to facilitate integration between primary care and mental health in order to improve patient outcomes;
• Provides on-call after-hours availability on a rotating basis;
• Obtains and maintains licensure, DEA registration and BCLS/CPR certification;
• Attends continuing professional education programs as required for certification/licensure.

Performance And Quality Improvement Responsibilities

• Mets benchmarks for applicable quality indicators as noted in the annual quality management plan including the development of an appropriately sized continuity panel of patients and the maintenance of current productivity standards;
• Along with colleagues, assists in continuous quality improvement through on-going problem/needs identification and problem solving;
• Acts as change champion or lead in improvement activities.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Completes all mandatory trainings as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Graduation from a United States accredited program for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants.
• Possession of a California Nurse Practitioner Certificate;
• OR Possession of a current, valid California License to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance.
• Possession of a current, valid California Registered Nurse License,
• Possession of DEA Controlled Substances Registration Certificate,
• Possession of BCLS/CPR certification.

Desired Experience

• Familiarity with medication assisted treatment
• Working in ambulatory care and/or a community health center
• Experience working with populations with varying lifestyles, ages, sexual orientations, ethnic and culture backgrounds and economic status
• Experience working successfully with issues of homelessness, substance abuse, mental health, criminal background, and other potential barriers to economic self sufficiency