App - Family Practice; Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Associate

POSITION SUMMARY:

The purpose of this position is to provide high quality medical services within the scope of family medicine which encompasses all ages, both sexes, each organ system and every disease entity. Responsible for the provision of comprehensive primary and preventive health care services to patients in a primary medical care ambulatory clinic or telehealth setting in collaboration with a physician.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Makes initial assessment and diagnosis of the patient's health status; performs physical examination.

Obtains appropriate diagnostic tests and x-rays; interprets findings; provides routine medical care and treatment.

Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.

Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living and health maintenance.

Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and records progress.

Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.

Refers patients to other provider or care staff within the Center for referral to outside specialists for consultative services as may be required for the patient’s well-being.

Works a regularly planned clinic schedule and maintains a level of productivity in keeping with Medicare and other guidelines while maintaining the highest quality of care for the patients.

As an employee of a federally qualified health center, the Physician Assistant will see all scheduled patients regardless of race, ethnicity, social or economic designation and will demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and needs.

Responsible for accurate, timely, and complete documentation in patient records.

Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.

SUPPORTING

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs therapeutic procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.

Assists physician, as required, for emergency treatment and more complex procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

ANHC’s Mission, Vision and Values:
Actively supports ANHC’s mission, vision and values. Includes using individual skills to add value to the mission:
To be a trusted partner in every person’s wellness by providing integrated, compassionate, and high-quality health care, regardless of ability to pay; and vision:
Accessible care for a healthy Anchorage. Aligns actions around organizational values of RESPECT, COMPASSION, PERSONAL INTEGRITY, EXCELLENCE and COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT and gives priority to organizational mission, vision and values when making decisions.

Accountability:
Takes ownership for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his/her actions and their consequences both good and bad; has an ability to identify strengths and developmental opportunities and leverages insight to make adjustments to improve their effectiveness; courage to have difficult conversations.

Adapting to Change:
Accepts and adapts to change in a professionally appropriate and thoughtful manner. Is willing to offer a different perspective or approach and yet knows when and how to stand down graciously and accept a well-thought-out decision. Embraces change.

Confidentiality:
Maintains the highest level of confidentiality regarding ANHC records and information relating to ANHC, its customers and employees. Appropriately uses internal confidential information for business purposes only. Responsible for knowledge and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and…