Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA)

Company: Santa Cruz Community Health
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: March 12, 2025

Job Description:

Santa Cruz Community Health (SCCH) is a multi-site, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving Santa Cruz County residents. SCCH began as a women's health collective in 1974 with the mission to improve the health of our patients and the community and advocate the feminist goals of social, political, and economic equality. Now, 50 years later, we proudly serve that same mission at our three clinic sites: the Santa Cruz Women's Health Center in downtown Santa Cruz serves women and children; the Live Oak Health Center offers the community an integrated, state-of-the-art health and housing campus in Live Oak, and the Santa Cruz Mountain Health Center provides accessible and expanded access to care for our patients in the San Lorenzo Valley.Driven by our commitment to health care as a human right, SCCH is a leading non-profit provider offering comprehensive health services to our patients, regardless of their ability to pay. We have been recognized in the community as a leader in delivering high-quality, innovative care, and we are active in local, state, and national advocacy work that empowers our patients and community to be healthy, happy, and successful.SCCH has a diverse patient population and an engaging and friendly work environment. Our caring and committed staff works as a team to fulfill our mission so that all our patients have access to quality, whole-person health care.POSITION SUMMARY/SCOPE:Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs) at Santa Cruz Community Health (SCCH) provide comprehensive family medicine services, including preventive care, chronic disease management, pediatric care, reproductive health services, mental health and substance use treatment, in-office procedures and urgent care services, to a Santa Cruz County patient population rich in racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, gender, and international diversity. SCCH is committed to shaping a medical staff that reflects its patient population; bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred.APCs work alongside other medical providers, nurses, medical assistants, mental health providers, chiropractors, Chinese medicine providers, and case managers in an integrated Care Team model. APCs meet regularly with their supervising Site Medical Director and the larger medical department to further their clinical knowledge and skill, discuss patient cases, review performance dashboards, and improve quality and clinical processes.All medical providers conduct some patient care remotely, usually from home, via telephone or video. 80% of an SCCH physician's time is direct patient care, while 20% of their time is allotted for clinical "administrative" time. All medical visits are 20 minutes in length, and physicians are expected to see ten patients per 4-hour shift. SCCH uses EPIC OCHIN Electronic Health Record system for visit documentation, e-prescribing, and data collection for reporting on clinical quality.Reports to: Site Medical DirectorNormal work hours: Day & evening shiftsClassification: Part-time or Full-Time, Salary, ExemptWork Location: Women's Health CenterCompensation: $123,745 - $183,040 annual salary range, DOELanguage Requirements: Bilingual in English and Spanish required; bi-cultural preferredBENEFITS:We offer a robust benefits package designed to support your well-being and work-life balance! Enjoy competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits suite for those working 20+ hours per week, including employer-subsidized health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, plus optional pet insurance and supplemental coverage; coverage kicks in the first of the month after 30 days of employment. From day one, you'll accrue paid time off, have paid holidays, and a 2% automatic 401K enrollment with a 2% company match. 80% of a Physician's time is clinical and 20% is administrative. Salary increases occur after Year 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 and every 5 years thereafter. You'll also benefit from access to a wellness reimbursement program, a telecommuting stipend when applicable, plus, we cover license and certification fees and CME (fees and days off). Celebrate with us at monthly staff events and bi-annual company-wide celebrations and take advantage of ongoing training opportunities.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Essential functions include but are not limited to:Demonstrates knowledge and use of medical resources and procedures and policies, and applicable federal and state rules and regulationsDemonstrates ability to assess, implement and monitor options and services to meet individual patients' health needsEffectively achieves quality, timely and measurable outcomesActs as a patient liaison with clinic staff and community contactsDemonstrates ability to effectively use clinic's Electronic Health Records system (EHR)Participates in appropriate staff meetings and agency activitiesProvides patient-centered customer service at all timesDemonstrates the ability to anticipate patients' needs and deliver services and respond to patients in a timely, accurate, courteous, respectful, and friendly mannerDemonstrates ownership, initiative, attention to detail, and follow throughApproaches problem-solving by focusing on patients firstQUALIFICATIONS:Minimum QualificationsBilingual in English and Spanish required; bi-cultural preferredMust be a California licensed Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantAt least 2 years experience in APC role; in mental health, chronic pain, and chronic disease management preferredCommitment to preventive care, quality improvement, and empowering patients to make informed health care decisions.Ability to work cooperatively with other staff in a Care Team modelCommitment to the stated mission of Santa Cruz Community Health and the diverse needs of our patient population.Ability to work at least one evening per week and possible Saturdays. There are no call duties for this position.Preferred QualificationsProfessional experience in community health centers or public health preferredExperience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)SANTA CRUZ COMMUNITY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (M/F/V/D)

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