- Consistently adhere to and/or exceed SALUD's communication guidelines and expectations with internal and external customers including co-workers, patients, and external partners.
- Communicate effectively by using welcoming words, proper tone of voice, appropriate body language, eye contact and smiling in all interactions. Listen skillfully and display a willingness and ability to acknowledge patient and co-workers' needs, expectations and values through the use of reflective listening and empathy conveyance. Respond to co-worker and patient needs in ways that are helpful and beyond expectation.
- Performs direct patient care, including history-taking, physical examination, appropriate diagnostic procedures, therapy, and follow-up, under established protocols.
- Works in conjunction with the Clinic Manager to insure optimal patient flow;
- Works with scheduling staff to insure that mid-level provider productivity standards of an average of 2.5 patients per patient care hour is achieved at a minimum.
- Performs other medical services within the scope of Examining Committee guidelines under physician supervision.
- Plans and initiates health maintenance and rehabilitation for each patient, including methods such as special diets, exercises, vitamin supplements, immunizations, etc., as needed.
- Educates and counsels patient and/or family about normal developmental stages, health management, nutrition practices, chronic diseases, and medications, etc., intervening where appropriate.
- Makes appropriate referrals to external and internal services for health and psychosocial needs, including follow-up to ensure patient compliance.
- Institutes emergency measures in life-threatening situations.
- May assist with the planning and staffing of off-site clinics, i.e. Teen school programs, etc.
- In conjunction with Team Members of the Quality Improvement Committee, helps develop and update protocols for adolescent and other services and participates in peer review.
- Becomes familiar with all clinical funding sources and contracted health plans; stays informed of patient care policies, reimbursement practices and reporting requirements mandated by funding sources; works with Clinic Business Manager, administrative and fiscal staff to insure that funding sources, clinical program objectives and targeted outcomes are achieved;
- Required to document patient encounters utilizing Electronic Health Records (EHR) as well as completes encounter notes and billing through EHR as instructed by fiscal staff.
- Participates in continuing education programs to remain current on professional development and practices and to maintain licensure.
- Reviews policies, procedures and protocols within clinic manuals on a yearly basis; responsible to sign-off indicating that review/training has taken place.
- Attends and participates in all agency staff meetings, medical management meetings, quality improvement meetings and provider meetings.
- Maintains a valid professional license, updated CPR certificate and valid California driver's license; submits copies of renewed licenses and certificates to Human Resources.
- At the request of the Clinic Manager may be requested to maintain a flexible schedule and to fill-in for other providers in the event of illness or vacation.
- Fluent bilingual Spanish/English
- Current PA/NP license
- CPR certification
- Willingness to work with HIV-infected clients.
- Standing, walking, sitting, typing, reaching, bending, moving and/or lifting up to 50 pounds.
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Advanced Practice Clinician - Watsonville, United States - Salud Para la Gente
Description
Job TypeFull-time, Part-time
Description
Salud Para La Gente (SALUD) provides high quality, comprehensive and cost-effective healthcare to underserved low-income communities in the Monterey Bay area, including Santa Cruz County and North Monterey County. We began in Watsonville 1978 as a storefront "free clinic," and in 1992 became a federally qualified health center (FQHC). Today we are a primary health care network with 12 clinic sites, over 390 employees and continue to provide high quality services to patients of all ages.
We are seeking a well-rounded and compassionate Advanced Practice Clinician - Family Practice to provide basic medical care to clients, in accordance with established protocols. Care includes diagnosing, treating, and providing preventive medical services to primarily low-income Spanish-speaking farmworkers and their families. Adult, Pediatric, Prenatal care and services for chronic illness are also provided.
This position supports the organization's mission, vision, and values through excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
21. Assists physicians with completion of electronic health record tasks and paperwork for patients.
22. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Salary: $138, $168,195.68/year
full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurances, Voluntary Long Term Disability, 401(k), Holiday Pay, 19 days PTO, flexible schedule and CME reimbursement.
Salud is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Salud is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Salud Human Resources Department, [ , and ].
Salary Description
$138, $168,195.68/year
