Nurse Practitioner – NP – PA
| Company | Blue Cross Blue Shield |
|---|---|
| Location | Tucson, AZ, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | MD |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Minimum of two to five years directly applicable experience preferred
- Successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program with Board Certification
- Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of Arizona
- Excellent communication skills; written and verbal, demonstrate a high level of skill with interpersonal relationships and communications with all colleagues; fully engaged in the concept of ‘Integrated team based care’.
- Willingness and ability to learn/adapt to practice in a value-based care setting.
- Superior patient/customer service.
- Basic computer skills, including email and EMR.
- Appropriate certification to write prescriptions under the authority of a collaborating physician/medical director
- BLS certification
- Active AZ fingerprint clearance card
- Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients in accordance with standards of care.
- Direct coordination of patient services, including but not limited to specialty referrals, hospital and SNF coordination, durable medical equipment and home health care
- Act as an active participant and lead as needed within the care team structure in daily huddles
- Partner with Care Team in the ongoing operations of a healthy culture
- Complete all medical record documentation in a timely manner
- Follow policy and protocol defined by Clinical Leadership
- Meet with Collaborative Physician and/or Care Team leaders at pre-determined intervals to discuss quality of care, review of outcome data, policy & procedure updates, and documentation issues
- Participate in potential growth opportunities for new or existing services within the Center
- Assure personal compliance with licensing, certification, and accrediting bodies
- Be an ambassador in the local community – building relationships with other healthcare providers, social/community organizations, and marketing partners
- Perform all other duties as assigned
- Working hours include morning, night, or weekend hours
- This position requires 100% on-site work at the care center location and may also involve movement between clinics as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 to 5 years directly applicable experience preferred