What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner And Physician Assistant position at SCAN?
SCAN has been dedicated to keeping seniors healthy and independent for over 40 years. Established in 1977 in Long Beach, CA by senior activists, it has become one of the nation's largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans. SCAN also offers community services such as Independence at Home programs and community education. At SCAN, employees are provided with comprehensive benefits, growth opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance, enabling them to support members, seniors, and caregivers effectively. For more details, visit scanhealthplan.com.
This is a full-time, on-site role for a Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant in San Bernardino, CA. Responsibilities include performing health assessments, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, managing patient care plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams. The role also involves providing patient education and ensuring regulatory compliance in delivering healthcare services to senior members.
- Licensure and Certification: Hold active Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) certification and licensure in the state of California.
- Clinical Skills: Experience with diagnosis, treatment plans, chronic disease management, and comprehensive health assessments.
- Communication and Collaboration: Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented healthcare environment.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with Medicare or senior healthcare programs and proficiency in adhering to medical regulations and standards.
- Technology Proficiency: Comfortable using electronic health records (EHR) and other relevant healthcare software to coordinate and document patient care.
- Additional Qualifications: Bilingual abilities and prior experience working with senior populations are considered a plus, as is a passion for advancing senior health and independence.