Location: West Point, NE
Job Summary:
The Physician Assistant or APRN is responsible for providing primary care services for Midtown Health Center patients within the scope of his or her medical practice while under the supervisory capacity of a licensed physician.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Provides direct patient care to clinic patients under the supervision of a licensed physician.
Examines, diagnoses, and prescribes appropriate treatment plans for patients. Follows appropriate standards of care for each patient.
Refers patients for appropriate specialty care services, lab and x-ray and any other ancillary services that are appropriate for patient’s management and care. Reviews all lab and x-ray reports for patients under his/her care on a timely basis and makes medical management decisions appropriately.
Refers patients requiring hospitalization or assessment and management of conditions to supervising physicians or appropriate specialist. Follows patient’s progress with physician.
Maintains health records for all patients and provides appropriate follow-up instructions through the use of electronic health records.
Formulates, initiates, and monitors patient management plans for patients using protocols and/or consultation with a supervising physician.
Provides continuity of care to patients and serves in rotation for after-hour care coverage.
Ensures that patient and family are educated about diagnosis and the plan of care.
Consults with physicians and other members of the health care team as necessary.
Participates in specified health promotion, education, and/or prevention programs as needed.
Participates in the review, development, and training of patient care policies, procedures, protocols, and standing orders.
Provides teaching and clinical supervision to nursing staff and trainees.
Accepts responsibility for remaining current with medical and health care trends and information that impact the medical practice.
Assists in maintaining an efficient, safe, secure, orderly, and aseptic environment of care for all patients and employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Duties 1 through 5 are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job. All other job duties are secondary functions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to efficiently carry out Midtown Health’s Center mission statement and comply with its policies and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, co-workers, and the public and to be able to demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance to HIPAA regulations.
Ability to comply with all occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
Ability to utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills to address clinic’s needs.
Ability to interpret oral and written instructions and do appropriate follow-up.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Must have exceptional time management and organizational skills.
Ability to constructively participate in quality improvement efforts.
Ability to actively participate in marketing and outreach activities when requested and emergency response events when required.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) verbal and written skills highly desired.
Knowledge of advanced principles of health promotion, prevention, and motivation.
Knowledge and understanding of program requirements to maintain FQHC and PCMH status.
Ability to document, with clarity, all information relevant to a patient’s needs.
Ability to effectively present information in small group situations to patients, clinic staff, and the general public.
Ability to navigate EHR, NESIIS, PDMP, and communicable disease reporting systems.
Education and Experience, Licensure and Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and a Master’s degree from a Physician Assistant program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant required.
Minimum of three years of experience in primary care services preferred.
Current unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Nebraska is required or ability to obtain licensure.
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license is required or ability to obtain licensure.
Must meet all credentialing requirements as required by Medicaid, Medicare, and insurances.
Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to utilize own transportation for work purposes.
Physical Requirements:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Must have the ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.
Vision and hearing within normal parameters to perform job requirements.
Working Conditions/Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to work varied and extended hour scheduling as requested including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends.
Ability to work in a smoke-free and drug-free work environment.
Requires frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a dental clinic.
Other Duties:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement:
Midtown Health Center is an equal opportunity employee and will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran.
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