Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Company: Western Sierra Medical Clinic
Location: Auburn
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Description GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Provide general and
preventative care, conduct check-ups, treat illnesses, order lab
tests and prescribe medication for children and adults. GENERAL
DUTIES (Note: This list may not include all of the duties
assigned): Obtain a relevant patient health and medical history
Initial and ongoing assessment of patient’s medical, physical, and
psychosocial status Conduct non-invasive preventive screening
procedures based on age and history Perform a physical examination
based on age and history Update and record changes in health status
Identify medical and health risks and needs Identify needs of the
individual, family or community as a result of the evaluation of
the collected data Formulate the appropriate differential diagnosis
based on the history, physical examination, and clinical findings
Develop and provide a relevant patient education plan 10. Order and
interpret appropriate diagnostic/laboratory tests (within
standardized procedures/protocol guidelines, including delegation
of services agreement provisions, in collaboration with
collaborating/supervising physician) 11. Prescribe
non-pharmacologic therapies 12. Order and administer tests
including bloodwork 13. Review and interpret test results 14.
Administer medications 15. Operate medical equipment 16. Recommend
further treatment options or future appointments if needed 17.
(Pediatric care) Assess developmental milestones and educate family
about development and growth 18. Prescribe and/or administer
pharmacologic agents in accordance with standardized procedures
and/or delegation of services agreement. 19. Determine the
effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of client
care outcomes 20. Make appropriate referrals to other health
professionals and community agencies 21. Reassess and modify care
plan as necessary to achieve medical and health goals 22. Deliver
quality care while maintaining WSMC metrics pertaining to
productivity 23. Participate in on-call assignments 24. Consult
with patients by telephone as appropriate 25. Participate in staff
meetings 26. Participate in risk management activities 27. Follow
all Nurse Practitioner protocols, orders and standardized
procedures/perform services only in accordance with delegation of
services agreement (PA) 28. Document all pertinent information in
patient’s electronic medical record according to Western Sierra
Medical Clinic's policies and ensure patient records are kept up to
date including test results, immunizations, condition changes, etc.
29. Uphold Western Sierra Medical Clinic's Policies and Procedures,
infection control standards, applicable Secstate, federal and local
laws. 30. Participate in Quality Improvement activities, including
Interdepartmental quality improvement team efforts; and
Contributing to overall efforts toward higher-quality, more
cost-effective health care for patients and improved quality of
work-life for staff members Cooperate and participate in peer
review, health care risk management and compliance activities
Consult with other healthcare professionals as needed 33. Other
duties as assigned. Qualifications EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 1.
Valid California license to practice as a Nurse
Practitioner/Physician Assistant. 2. Current provider card in Basic
Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 3. PALS
provider card as required by CMO 4. Computer literate (i.e. logging
on to computer, usage of keyboard and mouse, familiarity with
Windows, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel). 5. Ability to type a
minimum of 40 wpm
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