You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for an Ambulatory Care setting. The primary responsibilities include performing physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, recording physical findings, formulating care plans, and coordinating with physicians and other health professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.

Responsibilities / Job Duties

• Perform physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess patient's clinical problems.
• Record physical findings, formulate plans and prognosis based on patient condition.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plans.
• Prescribe or recommend drugs or other forms of treatment and refer patients to specialists as necessary.
• Practice standard and disease-specific precautions.
• Triage patients and provide thorough assessments and communication regarding patient care.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques.
• Utilize Experity EMR for patient records.
• Ensure excellent patient care and maintain patient safety and satisfaction.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and inventory control.
• Provide direct patient care interventions according to scope of practice.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements

Certifications

• BLS, ACLS and PALS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Evidence of current certification from NCCPA for PAs.
• Current ACLS/BLS/PALS certificates for NPs.

State License

• Current Physician Assistant License for PAs.
• Current State Nursing License and NP Certificate issued by the CA Board of Registered Nursing for NPs.
• Current DEA Certificate with California address is required for both PAs and NPs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care, with at least one year of solo experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Schedule / Shift

• 12-hour shifts from 9 AM to 9 PM.
• Full-time employees work 3 days per week and must include either Saturday or Sunday.
• Part-time employees work 1-2 days per week, including Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, with optional additional 6-hour shifts as needed.
• Weekend availability is required for both part-time and full-time roles.
• Minimum requirement of 4 shifts per month.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

Medix is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

^*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.