NP/PA OBGYN
Company: Harbor Community Clinic
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: March 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES Our
mission is to provide quality, comprehensive healthcare and
supportive services to those in our community. Our vision is
"Improving the Health and Well Being of our Community." Our Core
Values consist of Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence. Employees
must possess a strong commitment to the mission, policies, goals
and philosophy of Harbor Community Health Centers. JOB SUMMARY The
OBGYN/Women’s Heath NP/PA works as a member of an interdisciplinary
health care team to provide direct patient care in the OB/GYN
department, including prenatal, postpartum, and gynecological care
to Harbor Community Health Centers (HarborCHC) patient ESSENTIAL
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES To perform the job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required: - Provide primary
healthcare to both obstetric and gynecologic patients. - Conduct
pre- and post-treatment surgical care to patients. - Perform
comprehensive family planning counseling, screening, care and
procedures. - Elicits and records information about patient’s
medical history. - Examines patients for symptoms or physical
information. - Orders or executes various tests, analyses and
diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition. -
Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and
diagnoses condition of patient. - Administers or prescribes
treatments. - Determines and prescribes medication, dosage and
schedule given the patient’s condition and allergies. - Discusses
any possible side effects to medication or immunization with
patient. - Prescribes vaccinations to immunize patient from
communicable diseases. - Promotes health by advising patients about
diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease. - Provides
prenatal care to pregnant women. Provides postnatal care to mothers
and infants. - Performs surgical procedures commensurate with
surgical competency. - Refers patients to medical specialist for
consultant services when necessary for patient’s well- being. -
Documents the patient’s visit including medical history, physical
exam, diagnoses and plan of action. - Obtain health history and
physical examinations. - Order and interpret diagnostic and
therapeutic tests relative to the patient’s age, gender, and
disease specific needs. - Review incoming reports (labs, x-rays,
EKG, consult notes, outside records) in a timely manner. -
Formulate treatment plan for acute and chronic medical conditions,
provide preventive health services, arrange follow-up. - Determine
and prescribe medication, dosage, and schedule given the patient’s
condition and allergies. - Provide health education to clinic
patients to promote positive health behaviors and disease
prevention. - Arrange specialty referrals for services not provided
by HarborCHC. Review referral/consultation reports and arrange
appropriate follow-up. - Consult with supervising physician
whenever any questions arise as to the diagnostic evaluation or
treatment plan. - Provide back up for fellow providers as needed,
which may include: - Responding to calls from pharmacies regarding
prescriptions and refills. - Responding to calls from other
physicians. - Responding to calls from patients requiring medical
advice. - Reviewing lab results. - Ensure that encounter notes are
entered into the Electronic Health Record, and closed within 72
hours of the visit. Encounter notes should: - Reflect changes in
the patient’s condition and other significant information. -
Include documentation of pertinent history, review of systems, and
physical examination. - Indicate studies performed, and that
results were reviewed and discussed with the patient. - Reflect the
provider has thought process as to the patient’s problems,
diagnosis and treatment. - Specify medications prescribed by the
provider. - Develop and maintain a current chronic problem list. -
Inform the patient of the general nature of his/her medical
problem, the general prognosis, and the nature and purpose of the
proposed treatment and procedures - Include referrals to specialty
services as deemed medically necessary. - Integrate recommendations
made by specialists into the patient’s treatment plan. - Reflect
any pertinent attitudes or behavior on the part of the patient or
family towards any aspects of care. - Include notation of the need
for routine and preventative services including screening tests,
periodic lab exams related to chronic disease care, and
immunizations. - Ensure compliance with coding standards as
required by Medi-Cal, health plans and other regulatory agencies. -
Participate in HarborCHC’s after-hours call system. On-call notes
should be entered into the patient’s chart within 72 hours. -
Promote patient satisfaction principles and foster an excellent
environment for the patient and their family. Other
Responsibilities - Use and disclose patients’ protected health
information only in accordance with the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards. - Promote a
cohesive, cooperative working relationship with fellow providers,
which may include helping with excess patient loads. - Actively
participate in Harbor Community Clinic’s peer-review and quality
assurance activities to improve HEDIS, UDS and other quality
metrics, including timely access to prenatal care, post- partum
care, cervical cancer screening, breast cancer screening,
immunization rates etc. - Participate in provider meetings, staff
meetings, and any other committee meetings as assigned. - Ensures
the proper and timely documentation of medical health records for
clinical work and accurate billing. - Other duties as assigned. Key
Competencies: - Committed to providing an exceptional experience in
all interactions. - Ability to understand and to optimize
productivity. - Must have strong analytical and problem-solving
skills. - Must have proficient computer skills, including Microsoft
Office abilities, with intermediate Excel skills. - Must have the
willingness and ability to adapt to change, including advances in
technology. - Ability to handle multiple tasks and be highly
organized and detail-oriented. - Must maintain confidentiality and
handle sensitive information with discretion. QUALIFICATIONS
Required education, experience and/or training: - Graduate of an
accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program. -
Active and unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner or Physician
Assistant license. - National certification as a Physician
Assistant from the National Commission on Certification of
Physician Assistants (NCCPA) OR as a Nurse Practitioner from the
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). - Active and
unrestricted DEA license. - BLS certification - At least two (2)
years of experience in primary health care setting - Familiarity
with electronic health records (eClinical Works preferred) - Must
be able to interact with people of various socioeconomic statuses
and have the ability to address sensitive issues with tact and
diplomacy. - Ability to multitask and prioritize projects. -
Ability to work independently and/or in a team collaborative
setting. - Excellent customer service, leadership and motivational
skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -
Ability to work with diverse populations. - Treat all patients and
colleagues with dignity and respect. - Flexibility with schedule. -
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. - COVID-19 vaccination or
qualifying medical/religious exemption required EXPECTATIONS -
Adheres to all HarborCHC’s policies and procedures. - Conducts self
in a manner that represents HarborCHC’s core values at all times. -
Must possess a solid commitment to the mission, policies, goals,
and philosophy of HarborCHC. - Maintains a positive and respectful
attitude with all work-related contacts. - Communicates regularly
with his/her immediate supervisor about departmental and HarborCHC
concerns. - Consistently reports to work prepared to perform the
duties of the position. - Meets productivity standards and performs
duties as workload necessitates. - Maintain strict confidentiality
of all data and information. - Demonstrates integrity and
accountability for duties and responsibilities. - Performs all job
functions in a professional and courteous manner. This includes
answering phone calls and emails in a timely manner. PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or
controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The
employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to
adjust. HOURS OF OPERATIONS HarborCHC is open Monday-Thursday
7:00am-7:00pm, Friday 8:00 am-5:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm with
occasional overtime, or other shifts based on clinic need. HR
PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS - Legal authorization to work in the United
States. - Clear all post offers, pre-employment background
screening, and education verification. - This is not entended to
cover all aspects of your description as additional duties may be
assigned. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT HarborCHC does not
discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis
of race; religion; color; sex/gender (including pregnancy,
childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions); sexual
orientation; national origin; ancestry; physical or mental
disability; medical condition; genetic information/characteristics;
marital status/registered domestic partner status; age; sexual
orientation; reproductive health decision-making; military or
veteran status; use of cannabis off the job and away from the
workplace; and any other basis protected by federal, state or local
law or ordinance or regulation, or any other legally recognized
protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or
ordinances. This policy applies whether the individual has or is
perceived to have any of the characteristics protected by law or is
associated with a person who has or is perceived to have any of the
characteristics protected by law. This policy applies to all terms
and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to,
hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and
transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. DISCLAIMER
The above statements define this position as it currently exists
and are intended to describe the general content of and
requirements for this job. They are not to be considered as an
exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
and does not limit the assignment of additional duties at the
discretion of the supervisor. HarborCHC is an at-will employer. In
addition, HarborCHC may change your duties, compensation or hours,
or transfer, reassign, promote, demote, suspend or otherwise change
the terms and conditions of your employment (other than the at-will
relationship), with or without cause or prior notice. TBD
Compensation details: 125000-160000 Yearly Salary
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Keywords: Harbor Community Clinic, Glendora , NP/PA OBGYN, Healthcare , Los Angeles, California