Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Marshalltown

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Full Time Marshalltown, IA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $92,400.00 To $ Annually

Are you looking for an opportunity to do amazing work helping others? You've come to the right place. Let's make a difference!

Primary Health Care (PHC) was founded in 1981 by Dr. Bery Engebretsen in Des Moines, IA. Our mission has remained unchanged since that time, to provide healthcare and supportive services to all, regardless of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay.

Based on the needs of the communities we serve, PHC offers a spectrum of medical and dental services including family practice, behavioral health, HIV care and services, and pharmacy. PHC’s Homeless Support Services is the entry point for serving people experiencing homelessness in Polk County. Enabling services are available to help patients with benefits enrollment, case management, transportation, translation, and patient education.

We currently have locations in Ames, Des Moines, & Marshalltown.

As a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, you will be responsible for providing patient care services to the Primary Health Care, Inc. (PHC) patient population in assigned clinic sites, and occasionally any of the various Outreach Project sites, including, but not limited to, patient homes, school-based clinics, mobile unit(s), shelters, street sites, and any other current or future designated location or PHC site.

Works collaboratively with a Patient Care Team to provide, delegate, evaluate, and coordinate comprehensive professional care for patients of all cultures and backgrounds. Meets ever changing healthcare challenges while engaging patients in holistic care. Utilizes established workflows to ensure patient and staff satisfaction and organizational financial success. Demonstrates iCare values in daily work.

What's Great About this Position?

Continue to develop your skills and grow your career through PHC’s training opportunities including: PHC University, Emerging Leaders, and medical and dental assistant training programs.

Be part of a team who can provide different services and specialties to our patients.

Great team environment in a beautifully remodeled clinic.

Work at multiple locations and be exposed to a variety of medical specialties and patient populations.

Serve vulnerable and underserved populations in an FQHC and make direct and meaningful impact on patients who have barriers and limited access to healthcare.

What You Will Do

• Provides medical care in accordance with established standards, regulations, and policies and procedures of PHC. Obtains medical histories and performs examination to diagnose and treat patients in person or via telemedicine. Orders diagnostic tests including radiology and laboratory studies and interprets results. Writes medical orders and prescriptions. Performs approved procedures. Provides patient and family education and counseling.
• Codes patient encounters accurately. Maintains and monitors electronic medical records including history, physical exams, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Ensures complete documentation of medical records within the designated PHC time frame.
• Completes appropriate correspondence, phone calls, referral documentation, prior authorizations, refills, and letters to patients and referring providers within the designated time frame established by PHC.
• Actively participates in process improvement work and quality measures consistent with organizational priorities. Collaborates with Patient Care Team members to ensure effective and efficient…