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Current Job Openings
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Health Care Practitioner
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3930
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$38.76 - $47.32 Hourly
$3,111.66 - $3,798.72 Biweekly
$6,741.92 - $8,230.56 Monthly
$80,903.03 - $98,766.69 Annually
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Under supervision of a physician/psychiatrist, performs examinations and evaluations of patient health/mental state; performs diagnostic and therapeutic tasks in the care and treatment of patients; and performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Positions may be located in the Public Health or Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health Services Departments. Incumbents perform license-appropriate diagnostic and treatment tasks under the supervision of a licensed physician or psychiatrist. Incumbents are either: 1) registered nurses who have completed an approved nurse practitioner training program in family practice, family planning, pediatrics, mental health/psychiatric nursing, or other specialty; 2) licensed physician assistants assigned to areas of clinical or psychiatric specialty; or 3) certified nurse midwives. Nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives may furnish drugs and devices according to State regulations. Physician assistants may assist physicians in ordering drugs and supplies. |
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Examples of Duties:
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- Takes complete and detailed patient histories; performs physical examinations, records pertinent data, and makes evaluations; identifies abnormalities and develops treatment plans or makes referrals for further diagnosis and/or treatment; instructs and counsels patients and their families regarding matters pertaining to their physical and/or mental health; orders and interprets laboratory tests under the supervision of a physician; identifies patients who require the immediate attention of a physician; performs routine screening and laboratory techniques; and assists physicians in providing services to patients requiring continuing care, including reviewing and implementing treatment and therapy plans.
- Gives technical direction to and works with the nursing staff of treatment team; performs emergency medical treatment; evaluates medical conditions of patients in a clinical setting; participates with other disciplines in case management of individuals and families who present multiple health problems; evaluates client's needs for other departmental services and refers patients to other community resources; works with other agencies to plan for the patient's continuity of care.
- Under the supervision of a physician, performs routine therapeutic and minor surgical procedures such as applying casts for simple fractures, administering injections, incising and draining superficial skin infections, removing impacted ear wax, debridement and care of superficial wounds and burns, removal of foreign bodies from the skin, suturing, and administering of subcutaneous local anesthesia.
- Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team providing technical expertise and assists with oversight of nursing staff; and may provide supervision oversight of Licensed Pharmacy Technicians, Medical Assistants performing authorized supportive services in community clinic settings.
- Under the supervision of a psychiatrist performs routine mental state examinations, mental health supportive counseling and interventions, including medication evaluation, evaluate medication refills, and administering injections.
- Participates in medical staff peer review and quality assurance activities/procedures.
- Provides follow-up to patients with continuing health care or mental health needs, which may include counseling, health teaching, and home visits to patients and families.
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Employment Standards:
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1. Possession of valid license to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the State Board of Medical Quality Assurance, as required by State law; or, 2. possession of a valid California Registered Nurse license, California Nurse Practitioner Certificate, and active furnishing number issued by the California Board of Registered Nurses; or, 3. possession of a valid California Certified Nurse Midwife license and active furnishing number issued by the California Board of Registered Nurses. Additional Qualification: Some positions may require a United States Drug Enforcement Administration furnishing number. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License.
Knowledge of: techniques and procedures used in diagnosis and treatment of personal health / mental health problems; ethics and laws under which medicine is practiced and governed; services commonly provided by local health / mental health agencies; roles of the various health occupations; and social economic and cultural factors which influence public health/mental health.
Ability to: identify abnormal health conditions/mental disorders; gather complete, detailed and accurate medical or psychiatric histories; communicate effectively with physicians/psychiatrists, patients, and other health professionals; follow established procedures and protocols; recognize and evaluate situations which require the immediate attention of a physician; develop and maintain therapeutic plans for the management of identified health / mental health problems; and interview, instruct and counsel patients on health care matters. |
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Additional Class Information:
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Class # 3930
EEOC 2
Medical A
Vts Pts: Yes
Bargaining Unit 24
EST: 8.87
REV: 10.08 |
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