Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Location: La Mesa, CA

Salary: $75.00 USD Hourly - $85.00 USD Hourly

Description: Our client is currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Hours:

*This is a part-time position of 3 days per week, 8-hour days (24 hours per week) *

Options:

1. 3 days a week Mon, Wed, Fri; 8-hour days: 24-29 hours2. 3 days a week Tues, Thurs, Fri; 8-hour days: 24 hours3. 3 days a week Mon-Fri dep on business need: 24-29 hours flexible with scheduling 

Responsibilities include:

• Perform Wellness Visits in partner primary care clinics and facilities in the Chula Vista community. 
• Drive to designated facility locations in your assigned geographic area.
• Review patient medical and family history.
• Review of current providers and prescriptions.
• Perform height, weight, blood pressure, and other routine measurements.
• Deliver personalized health advice.
• Review risk factors and potential treatment options.
• Exhibit stellar bedside manner with the ability to communicate complex medical information with simplicity and kindness.
• Provide health education to patients. Work with patients in the prevention of illness, promotion of health, and management of patient's adjustment to chronic health problems.
• Provide referrals to appropriate medical resources. 
• Utilize our EMR system to document patient visit/interaction accurately and timely.
• Knowledge of HCC coding.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications and experience:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Current, unrestricted NP or PA license to practice in California, including DEA license.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in primary care, hospice, or urgent care/outpatient setting.
• Minimum of 1 year of previous experience utilizing an EMR system.
• Good working knowledge of HCC coding.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office and Outlook is strongly desired.
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Current drivers’ license, auto insurance and reliable transportation
• Compassionate and caring attitude with a desire to live our mission, vision and values.