Bilingual Advanced Practice Clinician; NP, PA, CNM) Sexual and Reproductive Health

About HealthQ:

Established in 1971,Health Qis a non-profit organization providing sexual and reproductive health. HealthQ's mission is to provide exceptional reproductive and sexual health care to all who need it without judgment and without barriers. With convenient locations on Massachusetts’ North Shore and Merrimack Valley, we provide birth control, abortion care, gender-affirming care, STI testing and treatment, HIV testing and referral, and other preventive health services.

Under the direction of the Medical Director, the Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) provides sexual and reproductive health care through evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.

Provide high-quality, inclusive, patient-centered, and trauma-informed sexual and reproductive health care to patients, including adolescents

Obtain and document comprehensive health histories with sensitivity, respect, and attention to patient experience

Perform physical examinations, with an emphasis on reproductive health, using trauma-informed approaches that prioritize patient comfort, consent, and autonomy

Consult with the Medical Director when patient presentations fall outside established clinical guidelines

Provide cancer screenings, diagnose and treat sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and perform specialized procedures as indicated

Deliver compassionate counseling and emotional support; promote shared decision-making, and informed treatment choices in a non-judgmental, inclusive manner

Provide health counseling and emotional support throughout care. Teach and support positive self-care techniques, including problem resolution and selection of treatment alternatives

Provide birth control education and methods, including IUD and implants

Provide gender affirming hormone therapy

Perform and order diagnostic studies as indicated and provide appropriate treatment and follow-up as necessary

Perform lab procedures, including phlebotomy, injections, and vaginal/KOH preps, and provide follow-up for abnormal lab results

Partner with leadership and staff to support the planning and implementation of organizational goals and initiatives

Provide clinical oversight and serve as a resource to clinical support staff

Serve as an active participant in Clinical Committee (including development and revision of medical guidelines and teaching sheets), and act as liaison to bring back information to medical office staff

Prepare exam and procedure rooms, assuring adequate stock of all necessary medical supplies; sterilize instruments; maintain standard inventory items, including both medical and patient educational supplies

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR), ensuring compliance with clinical protocols, regulatory requirements, and reporting standards.

Collaborate with medical office staff to ensure effective functioning of all systems;

Work in conjunction with management and staff to plan and implement agency goals and objectives;

Provide clinical oversight and serve as a resource to medical office staff;

Serve as an active participant in Clinical Committee (including development and revision of medical guidelines and teaching sheets), and act as liaison to bring back information to medical office staff;

Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources, agency programs, etc. to ensure medical office growth, reputation and viability.

Prepare exam and procedure rooms, assuring adequate stock of all necessary medical supplies; sterilize instruments; maintain standard inventory items, including both medical and patient educational supplies.

Maintain patient electronic health record (EHR) to ensure compliance with established protocols and documentation requirements; complete relevant reports and patient logs, documenting information to ensure compliance with established practices and regulations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Strong commitment to the vision, mission and work of Health

Q.

Maintain confidentiality and protect the organization by keeping information concerning clients, employees, and the organization itself confidential.

Produces work that is complete, accurate, timely, serves its purpose(s), and meets applicable documentation standards.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the…