App - Family Practice (Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant

App - Family Practice (Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant)

Anchorage, AK 99503

Position Type:
Full-Time/Part-Time Education Level: Graduate Degree

At Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center (ANHC), we believe everyone deserves high-quality, respectful, and compassionate care, regardless of their ability to pay. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we serve a diverse patient population with a commitment to health equity and community well-being.

Our culture is grounded in our core values:
Respect, Compassion, Personal Integrity, Excellence, and Collaborative Spirit. These values guide how we care for our patients and how we treat one another. We foster a supportive, team-oriented environment where every voice is heard, diversity is celebrated, and staff are empowered to grow and make meaningful contributions. At ANHC, you'll be part of a mission-driven team that shows up every day with purpose, heart, and a deep commitment to the community we serve.

• 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 or 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, sees 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.

• 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.

• Competitive salary and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with employer match, and more)
• 7 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday per fiscal year
• Generous PTO accrual
• Continuing education and professional development reimbursement
• Mission-driven work that supports your growth and well-being.
• Collaborative team that values respect, compassion, and integrity.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Work Experience:

Minimum of five years' experience required in NP or PA role, preferably within ambulatory care or internal medicine setting. Experience working with diverse populations of all ages, including patients experiencing homelessness or who are HIV positive, is preferred.

Education, Certification and Licensure:
Obtain and possess licensure in the State of Alaska as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and unrestricted DEA certification, meet minimum CME requirements as per licensing board on a yearly basis and maintain CPR/BLS certification.

Additional Skills & Knowledge:
Bilingual preferred. Interpersonal skills that demonstrate compassion and the ability to effectively communicate and treat diverse cultures and people.

Physical, Sensory, Environmental

Qualifications:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to perform physical examinations and procedures; reach with hands and arms; fine motor control;…