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SCAN

Not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plan for seniors

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Advanced Practice ProvidersPosted on Nov 11
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's degree in a Nurse Practitioner Certificate program or a Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program is required; Adult/Geriatric medical care education is preferred.
  • A comparable combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered equivalent to the listed education.
  • A current California Nurse Practitioner license or California Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) in good standing is required.
  • Knowledge of treatment for complex chronic diseases, including dementia, diabetes, heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  • Ability to identify health care needs and appropriately refer and coordinate patients with other resources and programs.
  • Knowledge of Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) and International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) coding and documentation.
  • Knowledge of wound care and management.
  • Knowledge of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines and Medicare Advantage managed care.
  • Comfort initiating goals-of-care and end-of-life discussions.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with the health care team and patients.
  • Knowledge of and ability to maintain Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.
  • Adaptability, openness to change, and problem-solving ability.
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and electronic medical record (EMR) technology, and openness to new technology.
  • Ability to stoop, kneel, and crouch; bend, reach, lift, pull, push, and carry up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
  • Must have a valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
  • Must provide proof of tuberculosis screening upon hire or proof of a negative screening within the previous year, subject to the stated accommodation process.
  • A background check is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide and coordinate primary care for an assigned panel of members in their residences, commonly senior living communities or skilled nursing facilities.
  • Conduct physical and wellness examinations and assessments; provide occasional urgent medical visits and telephone triage to support timely appropriate care and avoid hospitalization where possible; administer vaccines; order and interpret diagnostic tests; initiate goals-of-care conversations with patients and loved ones; and manage chronic diseases.
  • Identify patient health care needs and develop comprehensive plans of care for patients, their families, and living-community staff.
  • Collaborate with the case management team to ensure members have timely access to necessary and appropriate services.
  • Independently manage the visitation schedule in line with established practice protocols and adjust it based on members' needs and acuity.
  • Collaborate with Primary Care Physicians and other health care professionals on disease prevention, health promotion, and chronic disease management, partnering closely with Primary Care Physicians for clinical oversight and guidance.
  • Connect with specialists, hospitals, ancillary care providers, and community-based organizations to ensure continuity of care, promote shared decision-making, and advocate for members.
  • Monitor and promptly address clinical quality gaps in care in partnership with other care providers.
  • Document member visits and interactions in a timely manner according to established practice protocols.
  • Serve as an ongoing direct resource for members, their families, communities, and support staff.
  • Participate with the Integrated Care Sales team in events to build member awareness and educate communities.
  • Initiate and complete virtual health visits with members as needed to promote accurate triage and reduce drive time.
  • Participate in the after-hours and weekend on-call program available to members.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.
  • Contribute to team efforts to meet quality health care goals by closing care gaps, attending high-risk group discussions, and optimizing clinical workflows and protocols.
  • Perform this patient-facing role and travel 75% or more of the time within the assigned area.
  • Actively support the achievement of SCAN's vision and goals.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Adult/Geriatric medical care education is preferred.
  • A Wound Care Certificate and a Palliative Care Certificate are a plus.
  • Multilingual or multicultural experience is a plus.

About the Company

SCAN

Not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plan for seniors

SCAN provides health coverage for seniors through Medicare Advantage and offers community programs like Independence at Home and Volunteer Action for Aging. Members enroll in SCAN’s Medicare Advantage plan to receive medical benefits, and SCAN also runs in-home care and community services that support aging in place, funded by the organization and partners. It differentiates itself as a not-for-profit with a long history (since 1977) focused on seniors and caregivers and backed by strong employee benefits and community engagement. The goal is to help seniors stay healthy and independent by improving access to care and strengthening the communities the organization serves.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Long Beach, CA
Founded
1977

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