Nurse Practitioner (Fremont Clinic)

UMMA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Medical benefits

Job summary

UMMA Health in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Nurse Practitioner II to provide primary care services to underserved communities. The role involves patient evaluations, care coordination, and evidence-based treatment planning within a collaborative care team.

Starting salaries follow UMMA's compensation plan; a $15,000 retention bonus applies with a 2-year commitment. 3+ years experience preferred; Masters or Doctoral degree and CA licensure required.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Nurse Practitioner certification in CA and active DEA license.
• Spanish language ability preferred.
• Leadership/management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough, compassionate primary care to UMMA patients.
• Review patient records, allergies, problems, meds, and immunization status.
• Document SOAP notes accurately and timely in EHR.
• Order and interpret labs/tests to formulate treatment plans.
• Prescribe treatments and vaccines with evidence-based approach.
• Coordinate care with specialists and care team; address care gaps.
• Follow up on progress in high-risk or emergency cases; ensure patient safety.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner license

DEA license

Leadership skills

Spanish language

Education

Master's or Doctoral Degree

CA medical license

Job description

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Clinic #2 - Fremont Full Time Los Angeles, CA, US

Salary Range: $135,000.00 To $160,000.00 Annually

Providers may be eligible to receive a $15,000.00 retention bonus with a 2 year service commitment.

Starting salaries are set in accordance with our compensation plan, which considers multiple individual and organizational factors, including internal equity. To uphold pay equity in alignment with the compensation plan, starting salary ranges are not negotiable. Before applying, please ensure that the compensation for this position meets your needs.

Nurse Practitioner II: 3 or More Years Experience w/ additional duties: 145k - 160k

Our Mission

To promote the well-being of the underserved by providing access to high-quality healthcare for all, regardless of ability to pay.

Our services, activities and governance reflect the Islamic values and moral principles which inspired our founders. These include the core values which are universally shared and revered by society at large: Service, Compassion, Human Dignity, Social Justice, and Ethical Conduct.

Working at UMMA

UMMA is looking for passionate and mission-driven Staff who look to make an impact on the lives of our patients and the members of our community. These roles include Physicians and Medical Staff, Behavioral Health Staff, Administration, and more!

Benefits and Compensation

UMMA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package with comprehensive and cost-effective medical plans. Benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement, loan repayment opportunities, 403(b) savings plan, employee discounts, extended lunch on Fridays, and more!

Our compensation plan also includes Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (accruals begin on the first day of hire), Employee Recognition, and more!!

SUMMARY

Provides primary care medical services to the patients of UMMA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides thorough, compassionate, evidence-based patient care
• Reviews patient record, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization status.
• Elicits and records patient’s medical history and social determinants of health.
• Accurate and thorough SOAP note documentation.
• Examines patient to determine general physical condition.
• Orders and accurately interprets only necessary laboratory tests, pathology results, radiologist reports in the development and execution of a treatment plan for patients.
• Documents gathered information in medical record as required by policies and analyzes reports and findings of tests and examinations.
• Prescribes treatments and medication utilizing evidence-based medicine and based on patient’s condition and allergies.
• Discusses any possible side effects to medication or immunization with patient.
• Prescribes vaccinations to immunize patient from communicable diseases.
• Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for primary and secondary prevention of disease.
• May provide prenatal care to pregnant women and may provide postnatal care to mother and infant, if applicable.
• Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.
• May perform minor surgery/procedures based on privileges granted.
• Attempt to address all care gaps at each visit.
• Follows up with patient regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases.
• Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage.
• Administer Family Planning services in compliance with title X Rules and Regulations/Protocols.
• Ability to develop positive rapport with patients and families to foster the provider/patient relationship.
• Active participation in the Quality Improvement Program, Peer Review, Provider and clinical meetings, as well as UMMA’s Coverage and On-call schedule.
• Provide preventative health care services in accordance with HEDIS and other national evidence based standards.
• Able to complete patient charting in a timely fashion to support billing levels.
• Able to address all inbox messages in a timely manner.
• Maintain current knowledge-base and appropriate licensure
• Able to work 1 Saturday a month if need is identified
• Able to work collaboratively as a Care Team member

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position may have supervisory responsibility to medical assistants and licensed vocational nurses. He or she may be expected to provide leadership and instruction to volunteers, students and less experienced staff.

QUALIFICATIONS/ POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion and acceptable results of post offer physical examination, drug screening, and criminal background check.
• Healthcare Personnel Requirements for vaccinations and preventative testing: Hep B, Influenza, MMR, TDAP, and TB

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:

To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent must have:

• Certificate to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by the CA Board of Registered Nursing.
• Active DEA license
• Leadership and/or management skills preferred.
• Spanish Language preferred

EDUCATION:

• Masters or Doctoral Degree
• Requires valid license to practice medicine in the State of California.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in specialty preferred.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

While performing this work, the incumbent:

• Will spend substantial time standing, sitting, speaking and listening
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Is expected to travel via personal vehicle throughout the community on a frequent basis

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

EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE OPERATION

The incumbent in this position may operate any/all of the following equipment:

• Telephone, cell phone, fax
• Computer, printer and related equipment
• Copy machine
• Audio-visual equipment
• Personal automobile

Computer software may include any or all of the following: