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SCAN

Not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plan for seniors

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTucson, AZ, USA

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; 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 Arizona Nurse Practitioner license or Arizona Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) in good standing.
  • Knowledge of the treatment of complex chronic diseases, including dementia, diabetes, heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  • Ability to identify healthcare needs and appropriately refer and coordinate with other resources and programs.
  • Knowledge of HCC and ICD-10 coding and documentation.
  • Knowledge of wound care and management.
  • Knowledge of CMS guidelines and Medicare Advantage Managed Care.
  • Comfort initiating goals-of-care and end-of-life discussions.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a change-agent mindset to build relationships with the healthcare team and patients.
  • Knowledge of and ability to maintain HIPAA requirements.
  • Adaptability, openness to change, and problem-solving ability.
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn basic technology skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and electronic medical records, 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.
  • If selected, must provide proof of tuberculosis screening upon hire or proof of a negative screening within the last year, subject to the employer's accommodation process.
  • A background check is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide and coordinate primary care to SCAN members to help achieve the company's mission of keeping seniors healthy and independent.
  • Provide care to an assigned panel of members in their residences, most commonly in senior living communities or skilled nursing facilities; conduct physical and wellness exams and assessments; perform occasional urgent medical visits and telephonic triage to support timely, appropriate care and avoid hospitalization when possible; administer vaccines; order and interpret diagnostic tests; initiate goals-of-care conversations with patients and their loved ones; and manage chronic diseases.
  • Identify patient healthcare needs and develop a comprehensive plan of care for the patient, family, 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 according to members’ needs and acuity.
  • Engage collaboratively with Primary Care Physicians and other healthcare professionals in disease prevention, health promotion, and chronic disease management; partner 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 partnership with other care providers.
  • Document member visits and interactions promptly according to established practice protocols.
  • Serve as an ongoing direct resource for members and 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 healthcare goals by closing care gaps, attending high-risk group discussions, and optimizing clinical workflows and protocols.
  • Support the achievement of SCAN’s vision and goals and perform other duties as assigned.
  • Travel 75% or more of the time in the assigned area.

Desired Qualifications

  • Adult/Geriatric medical care education.
  • Wound Care Certificate and Palliative Care Certificate.
  • Multilingual/multicultural background.

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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