Advanced Practice Clinician

Elica Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Annual CME Benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Malpractice/Tail Insurance

Malpractice/tail insurance

Job summary

A community health organization in Sacramento is seeking a dedicated healthcare professional committed to providing exceptional patient care. Key responsibilities include observing patient conditions, administering medications, developing treatment plans, and ensuring accurate documentation of patient records. Candidates should possess strong bilingual skills in English and another language. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Current and valid California driver’s license and proof of personal auto insurance required.
• Proof of immunizations and tuberculosis clearance necessary.
• Ability to work in a quiet medical clinic environment.

Responsibilities

• Observe and assess patients' signs and symptoms.
• Direct patient care services and perform medical procedures.
• Administer medications as per licensure.
• Examine patients and prescribe treatments.
• Document patient records per standards.
• Develop treatment plans with the Medical Director.
• Provide counseling and education to patients and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Medical Director.

Skills

Bilingual or multilingual communication skills in English and Russian, Farsi, Pashto/Pushto, or Spanish

Direct patient care

Medication administration

Patient record documentation

Development of treatment plans

Treatment planning

Counseling & education

Job description

About Elica Health Centers

Join Elica’s mission and become a part of a team where every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact in your community!

At Elica Health Centers, we share a common goal: provide the best possible patient care to our growing community! Our passion extends throughout Elica, from the exceptional healthcare services we provide to our underserved patients at our Community Health Clinics and state-of-the-art mobile medicine program: Health on Wheels, to our Resource Center where we empower patients and members of the community to connect with resources to help them build healthy and full lives.

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will be willing and able to:

• Observe signs and symptoms of illness and reactions to treatment, and determine whether the signs, symptoms, reaction, behaviors, or general appearance exhibits abnormal characteristics. Implement appropriate reporting, referral, or standardized procedures based on observed abnormalities.
• Direct and redirect patient care services that ensure the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients; and perform disease prevention and restorative measures.
• Administer medications and therapeutic agents within the scope of licensure of a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, dentist, podiatrist, and clinical psychologist.
• Examine patients to determine the presence of illness, utilizing physical findings, laboratory results, and medical history, and prescribe treatments as indicated.
• Document and maintain patient records of services provided according to agency and JCAHO standards.
• Develop and institute appropriate treatment plans per protocol with the consultation of the Medical Director. Treatment includes the care of acute and chronic medical problems.
• Provide and assist with various counseling and education functions.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned by the Medical Director.

Benefits

Elica Health Centers offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Highlights include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Choice of PPO medical plans through Anthem Blue Cross, including a Premier PPO option with $0 in-network out-of-pocket costs, plus dental and vision coverage.
• Retirement – 403(b) plan with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time Off – Up to 4 weeks of vacation in the first year based on hours worked, plus 7 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
• Ancillary & Voluntary Benefits – Employer-paid life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), and optional supplemental benefits.
• Annual CME Benefit – Reimbursement to pay for CME, licensing, and certifications required for the position, plus up to one week of paid time off based on your weekly schedule.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $3,000 per calendar year after one year of service.
• Malpractice/Tail Insurance – Provided at no cost to the employee.

Eligibility

Benefits are available to employees working 30+ hours per week, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation range listed reflects Elica’s good‑faith estimate of the anticipated hiring range for this position in accordance with California pay transparency requirements.

Language Skills (Preferred)

Bilingual or multilingual communication skills in English and Russian, Farsi, Pashto/Pushto, or Spanish are preferred to support the needs of the communities we serve, where more than 50% of patients report a primary language other than English.

Requirements

• Must have a current and valid California driver’s license and ability to provide proof of personal auto insurance on the vehicle driven during working hours.
• If selected for an employment opportunity with Elica Health Centers, external hires must provide proof of immunizations (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella & Tetanus), tuberculosis clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to their scheduled start date. This position is subject to criminal background investigation and drug screen.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The work environment is characteristic of a medical clinic environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle or feel. The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.