Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NPPA) (Bakersfield) New Grads Welcome!
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Job Location:
Bakersfield, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 74 - 78
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Schedule: Full-Time 40 hours a week
Includes at least one Saturday clinic per month as needed by the health center;
Why Work With Us
At PPMM we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality health care no matter who they are or where they come from. When you join our team you become part of a mission to protect and expand reproductive freedom. Youll serve a diverse patient population with compassion and clinical excellence in a fast-paced outpatient setting. This is a meaningful opportunity to provide contraceptive care abortion services STI testing and treatment gender-affirming services and preventive care all while being part of a collaborative care team.
We offer a supportive work environment opportunities for growth and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of your patients.
We support our Clinicians with:
- Healthy work-life balance with standard health center hours and generous PTO accrual
- No after-hours charting
- Comprehensive 6-month training program
- Supportive team-based clinical environment
- Full-time benefits-eligible role (medical dental vision retirement)
- CME support and ongoing professional development
The salary provided is pay for Clinician I upon completion of our robust 4-6 month training and a positive 6-month review Clinician I employees are promoted to Clinician II.
What Youll Do
Clinical Care
- Review and interpret the medical and social history of both male and female reproductive health patients;
- Perform appropriate medical screening procedures/exams for both male and female patients;
- Interpret laboratory data order additional laboratory investigations when indicated and ensure appropriate follow-up;
- Provide a full range of contraceptive methods including self-administered options and injections.
- Perform medical assessment and management of basic STI and genito-urinary conditions for both male and female patients;
- Provide medication abortion as indicated.
- Prescribe and educate on emergency contraception.
- Diagnose and treat uncomplicated STIs and genitourinary conditions.
- Perform wart treatment and basic dermatological procedures.
- Provide gender-affirming hormone therapy and related care.
- Offer premenopausal and menopausal health services.
- Act as a medical consultant to clinic staff;
- Manage emergency situations in the health center;
- Participate in staff meetings relating to center management and provides staff training in current medical procedures which are relevant to reproductive health;
- Contribute to achieving health center productivity goals.
- Demonstrate PPMM customer service standards;
- Assist in other areas of center support work as required.
Patient-Centered Exams & Management
- Conduct and interpret medical histories for sexual and reproductive health visits.
- Perform pelvic and breast exams Pap smears and other screening procedures.
- Order and interprets laboratory tests; ensure timely follow-up.
- Manage urgent health situations that arise during clinic operations.
Team Engagement
- Act as a clinical resource for medical assistants and support staff.
- Attend staff meetings and contribute to clinic productivity and quality benchmarks.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.
What Were Looking For
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) Physician Assistant (PA) Womens Health NP (WHNP) or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) program.
- Current unrestricted license to practice in the state of California.
- Board Certification
- CPR/BLS certification (current or within 30 days of hire).
- Strong customer service mindset and ability to thrive in a team-based environment.
- Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Windows-based systems)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in reproductive health OB/GYN gender-affirming care or family planning.
- Commitment to providing care that is respectful inclusive and affirming to all patients.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Pain Management
- Acute Care
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Vital Signs Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Pediatrics Experience
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Medicare
