Clinician I - Bakersfield, United States - Planned Parenthood Mar Monte

Description

Clinician l

• NP/PABakersfield, CAHiring at $74/hourESSENTIAL DUTIESReviews & interprets the medical and social history of both male and female reproductive health patients;Performs appropriate medical screening procedures/exams for both male and female patients;Interprets laboratory data, orders additional laboratory investigations when indicated and ensures appropriate follow up;Provides contraceptive methods:contraceptives that are self administered (no procedure required);Provides/oversees contraceptive injections.

Provides emergency contraception;Performs medical assessment and management of basic STI and genito-urinary conditions for both male and female patients;Provides perimenopausal and menopausal services;Provides medical management for complications related to abortion and sterilization.

Provides medication abortion, as indicated.

Acts as a medical consultant to clinic staff;Manages emergency situations in the center;Participates in staff meetings relating to center management and provides staff training in current medical procedures which are relevant to reproductive health;Contributes to achieving health center productivity goals.

Demonstrates PPMM customer service standards;Assists in other areas of center support work as required.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIESParticipates in after-hours coverage;Precepts students/residents;Works with/supervises volunteers/interns as applicable;Performs other duties as assigned


QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to perform the duties described above.

A typical means of acquiring those abilities would be:

Graduation from an accredited FNP or Primary Care PA program for comprehensive primary care centers; graduation from an accredited Women's Health NP program is acceptable for limited primary care centers.

Current State NP/PA license;Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.


REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness and ability to learn new skills appropriate to PPMM clinical duties;Strong customer service orientation.

Available to cover at least one evening clinic per week and one Saturday clinic per month, as needed by center;Current experience using computer and mouse.

Experience using a Microsoft Windows based program and willing to learn new computer skills.
Able to work cooperatively as a member of a health care delivery team;Planned Parenthood Mar Monte is proud to be an equal opportunity Employer