The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for providing direct patient care to assigned patients within Cottage Medical Group (CMG) and/or the hospital. Functions independently and in collaboration with the supervising clinic physician(s) and leadership in the delivery of patient care. Assesses, interprets, and integrates findings to determine appropriate diagnostic, educational and therapeutic management plans for patients. Typical work scenarios require specialized knowledge, critical thinking, good judgment based upon the principles of biological, physiological, behavioral, and sociological sciences skills, as well as strong customer service skills. Internal contacts include ancillary services departments, clinic and/or hospital staff, supervising physician(s) as well as other physicians, and management throughout CMG and/or the hospital. External contacts include patients, physicians, outside medical staff, and community resource services.

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

• PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program, as defined by the California Physician Assistant Board. Master's degree or certificate from a specialized medical training program associated with a medical school that includes classroom students and clinical experience.

  OR 

• NURSE PRACTITIONER Master of Nursing Degree Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing as defined in Section 1482, Nurse Practice Act, Business and Professional Code. 
• Reference Addendum for additional education based on specialty.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Required:

• Current California Registered Nurse License, Current California Licensure and Certificate to practice as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the California State Board and California Furnishing license. 

  OR

• Current California Licensure and Certificate to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the California State Board. 
• Approval for privileges by Medical Staff.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers within 45 days. 
• Reference Addendum for additional certifications based on specialty.

Preferred:

• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) 

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
 

• Knowledge of medical terminology required. Knowledge of electronic medical record required.
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow required.
• Experience working with EPIC electronic medical record preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of PA or NP experience or two years of experience specific to the practice of Gynecologic Oncology in a clinic and in an outpatient and/or in an inpatient setting required.
• Experience in the practice of Gynecologic Oncology in a clinic and in an outpatient and/or in an inpatient setting preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
All knowledge, skills, and abilities listed indicate the minimum level deemed necessary to perform this job proficiently.

• Exceptional Independent and collaborative critical thinking
• Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette.
• The employee communicates effectively. Spanish-speaking preferred. 
• Skilled in correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.