FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - Avenal
Company: Aria Community Health Center
Location: Avenal
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Salary: Competitive Salary Aria Community Health
Center is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician
Assistant. ACHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center and licensed
primary care clinic. We provide medical and dental care, with
additional specialists in Chiropractic, Internal Medicine,
Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychology,
Podiatry and Optometry. ACHC Clinics are located across Fresno,
Kings and Tulare counties. Provide healthcare services, diagnose
illnesses, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe
medications, and serve as a principal healthcare provider.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Examine patients to
obtain information about their physical condition: Interpret
diagnostic test results for deviations from normal. Make tentative
diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
Obtain, compile and record patient medical data, including health
history, progress notes and results of physical examination.
Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray,
electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests. Prescribe therapy or
medication. Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections,
immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management.
Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic
regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional
problems of daily living, and health maintenance. Provide
physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical
procedures. And other activities as required. EDUCATION Must
graduate from an accredited educational program and be licensed in
the state of California. ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS Ability to
serve a wide range of consumers, including culturally diverse
populations. Knowledge of cultural issues that may have a bearing
on services provision. Knowledge of community resources. Ability to
assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately. Effective
written and verbal communication skills. Computer literacy to
include basic skills in e-mail communication and word processing.
BENEFITS 403(B) 403(B) matching Medical Insurance Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance Life Insurance Vacation Pay Sick Pay Loan
Repayment eligibility PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or
feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and
talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to
50 pounds. Avenal (Aria) Community Health Center participates in
E-Verify. Avenal (Aria) Community Health Center is an equal
opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender
identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,
membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental
status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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