Family Health Centers of San Diego·San Diego, California
Provide high-quality medical services, routine exams, and screenings to a diverse and underserved patient population. Manage patient documentation via electronic medical records and collaborate with specialists for complex medical problems.
Since 1970, FHCSD’s mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons.
FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers in the country, operating more than 90 sites across San Diego County and providing care to more than 227,000 patients each year — 91% of whom are low-income and 29% uninsured.
With a team of more than 3,200 dedicated employees, FHCSD takes pride in the diversity of its staff, which reflects the communities it serves.
Working at FHCSD offers more than a paycheck and excellent benefits — it offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of San Diego’s communities.
We are currently seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team at La Mesa Family Health Center.
Clinic Details Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm (closed 12:30am-1:30pm) Address: 8530 La Mesa Blvd. #200 La Mesa CA 91942 Location Website: https://www.fhcsd.org/la-mesa-family-health-center/ More about FHCSD: https://www.youtube.com/@FHCSD
Provide quality and caring medical services to a diverse patient population Perform routine exams, common procedures and screenings Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and point-of-care tests Evaluate patients with complex problems and refer to appropriate specialists Exercise cultural sensitivity and seek assistance with translations if needed Complete all required documentation in accordance with departmental standards Comply with electronic medical record requirements, including medication reconciliation, finalizing notes, clearing out personal pool, and participating in clinic pool Attend all mandatory meetings and minimize incident reports Use resources efficiently and practice medicine in a cost-effective manner Participate in Clinical Outcomes Program Maintain behavioral standards and respectful interactions with colleagues and patients Obtain good peer reviews, attend mandatory meetings and minimize incident reports Work toward meeting organizational targets for all metrics Participate in administrative duties and on-call schedule in a timely manner Must keep all required medical credentials active and in good standing Perform other duties as assigned
2 years of experience in outpatient settings Current unrestricted license to practice in the State of California DEA license Current American Heart Association health care provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training Experience with underserved, low-income, or homeless community members preferred Second language fluency desired, not required Compensation and Benefits $165,000 - $195,000 Full Time Annually (part time and per diem also available) CME Credit NHSC Loan Repay Eligibility Retirement Plan with 50% Employer Match Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance More about FHCSD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmCDgDhlems https://www.youtube.com/@FHCSD https://www.linkedin.com/company/fhcsd/ https://www.fhcsd.org/about-us/ We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is: $165,000.00 - $195,000.00 Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net) FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Market context
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