Mobile Medicine Provider (MD/DO/NP/PA)

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Join Elica’s mission and become a part of a team where every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact in your community!

At Elica Health Centers, we share a common goal: provide the best possible patient care to our growing community! Our passion extends throughout Elica, from the exceptional healthcare services we provide to our underserved patients at our Community Health Clinics and state-of-the-art mobile medicine program, Health on Wheels, to our Resource Center where we empower patients and members of the community to connect with resources to help them build healthy and full lives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The Mobile Medicine Provider is responsible for providing direct medical care to patients in underserved communities. This includes providing primary care, chronic disease management, and preventive care. The Mobile Medicine Provider will also work to build relationships with patients and connect them to other resources in the community.

The mobile medicine provider will be assigned to different locations throughout Sacramento County, depending on the mobile unit's pre-planned schedule, to provide care for patients on the mobile unit. This position is expected to be scheduled 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

BENEFITS:

Your Benefits Package: Comprehensive, Competitive, and Centered on You!

• Retirement Savings Made Easy: Enjoy a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer matching and 100% immediate vesting—start building your future from day one!
• Comprehensive Healthcare Options: Choose from two Anthem Blue Cross PPO plans for medical, plus dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Employer-Funded HRA: Our Health Reimbursement Arrangement helps cover out-of-pocket medical costs, giving you peace of mind.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of two FSA options: Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA, tailored to suit your needs.
• Security for the Unexpected: We provide company-paid basic Life and AD&D Insurance, with options to enhance coverage.
• Enhanced Protection: Explore additional benefits like Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance, plus ID Theft Protection and Pet Insurance.
• Time to Recharge: Enjoy 4 weeks of accrued paid time off, paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that includes counseling, financial, and legal services, along with a vast library of online resources.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from Tuition Reimbursement, CME/CEU reimbursement and time off, and license reimbursement for eligible roles.
• Loan Repayment Assistance: Elica is proud to be an NHSC-qualified employer, making you eligible for the State Loan Repayment Program.
• Peace of Mind: We provide Malpractice/Tail Insurance coverage to protect you while you focus on delivering exceptional care.

This benefits package is designed to support your health, career, and lifestyle—so you can thrive both personally and professionally!

Learn more about Elica’s services and mission at our website or check us out on Facebook.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will be willing and able to:

• Provide direct medical care to patients in underserved communities, including physical exams, medication management, and referrals to other medical providers.
• Build relationships with patients and work to understand their needs.
• Connect patients to other resources in the community, such as housing, food, and employment.
• Advocate for patients' rights and work to improve the quality of their lives.
• Participate in outreach and education activities to raise awareness of the health needs of patients in underserved communities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.
• Complete all required paperwork and reports.

The successful candidate has:

• At least 1-2 years of clinical experience working with underserved, low-income persons or homeless persons preferred.
• Current BLS and DEA certification
• Bilingual in English and Russian, Farsi, Pashto/Pushto, or Spanish speaking preferred

Nurse Practitioner:

• Current California RN/NP/NPF License.
• Current Nurse Practitioner board certification.

Physician Assistant

• California Physician Assistant License
• Physician Assistant Certificate
• NCCPA board certification

MD/ DO

• Must be board certified or eligible in Internal, Family Medicine, or Pediatrics
• Fully licensed to practice in the state of California with no restrictions

Knowledge of:

• All aspects of primary care practice; current, standard medical practices, treatments, test, and therapies, including acute care, chronic illness management, preventive care, behavior and psychopharmacology.
• Current emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues and approaches in area of expertise.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding scope of practice issues affecting licensed community clinics.
• Principles of management and supervision.
• General information about public and private health insurance and third-party reimbursement issues.
• Community resources related to specialty care and other health-related services.
• HIPAA security and privacy regulations.
• Clinical quality measures, such as HRSA core measures, HEDIS, PCMH, etc.

Skilled In:

• Effective oral and written communication.
• Able to give and receive constructive feedback, holding him/herself and others accountable.
• Exercising good judgment in clinical decision-making and client care.
• Effective organizational and time management skills, including attention to detail.
• Using a computer for word processing, data entry and e-mail.
• Knowledge of modern office equipment.
• Speaking and understanding multiple languages is highly desirable.

Ability to:

• Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices.
• Follow all safety procedures and report or resolve unsafe conditions to ensure an injury-free work environment.
• Use appropriate ergonomic measures to reduce risk of work-related injuries.
• Assure adherence to infection control procedures in the clinic, including bloodborne pathogen protocols.
• Maintain physical and mental health status in order to demonstrate professional and ethical competence in providing high quality medical care to Elica clients.
• Interpret, adapt and apply treatment protocols/guidelines and procedures.
• Maintain professional behavior with all levels of colleagues, staff, clients and the public, including refraining from negative comments about peers in public and in the medical record, resolving conflict with peers and staff in a private setting in a timely manner, and demonstrating courtesy and respect.
• Accept and be receptive to audit feedback and other types of clinical review.
• Understand patient needs as consumers of healthcare and focus service around those needs.
• Ability to maintain timely records and files.
• Understand the company’s policies and procedures in compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams of providers and staff.
• Attend scheduled provider meetings.
• Pass all mandated compliance training to meet regulations and requirements from all governmental and clinical agencies.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The work environment is characteristic of a medical clinic environment inside a Mobile Clinic unit. Mobile Medicine requires comfort providing medical care outside of the usual clinic setting. Resources may be limited compared to a fixed-site office clinic, diagnostic testing, supplies and equipment, and space. There may be increased exposure to outside elements, including sun, heat, cold, and rain. Employees will be expected to dress and prepare accordingly.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job . While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle or feel. The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have a current and valid California driver’s license and the ability to provide proof of personal auto insurance on the vehicle driven during working hours.
• If selected for an employment opportunity with Elica Health Centers, external hires must provide proof of immunizations (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella & Tetanus), tuberculosis clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination status* prior to their scheduled start date. Please be advised that this position is subject to criminal background investigation and drug screen.

*Medical and religious exemptions will be considered.

Compensation - Dependent Upon Experience

MD/DO: $212,160 - $275,808 annually

NP/PA: $131,040 - $170,352 annually