Advanced Practice Provider Family Medicine

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** Family Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA-C)
* Practice and role model excellence in the Family Practice Medical Home domains of diagnosis, aligning treatment goals to patient values, definitive treatment, supportive care treatment, follow-up care, and preventive care.
* Practice evidence based Family medicine within the scope of license, training and credentialing.  Cooperate with other SCHS providers and caregivers to insure optimal patient care and outcomes.
* Collaborate with other members of the SCMG Family Medicine,Specialty care provider teams and referring providers to ensure a world-class patient experience.
* Provide a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients/customers in a caring way.  This includes introducing oneself and stating your purpose, asking the patient their preferred name, spending time with the patient to determine their care goals, active listening, and using skillful communications (appropriate touch, eye contact, etc.).
* Prescribes medications in accordance with SCHS policies and procedures for medication administration.
* Consults with Care Team Pharmacist on behalf of poly-pharmacy patients or regarding medication efficacy.
* Consults with Care Team Psychiatrist regarding appropriate prescribing of psychotropic medications.
* Accurately document, code and bill for all patient care in the EHR or on the appropriate form in a timely manner and in compliance with SCMG defined Standards.
* Interpret and report on diagnostic tests in a timely manner in compliance with SCMG defined Standards.  This should not exceed 72 hours for Urgent and 7 days for Routine diagnostics.
* Provide education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment and/or equipment.
* Participates in clinic after-hours call duties and responsibilities.
* Support the delivery, measurement and improvement of quality health measures as identified by SCMG.
* Consults with Physician as needed and may have chart notes reviewed or approve
* Acts as a leader and supports departmental goals and the vision, mission and values of the St. Charles Health System in all respects.
* Provides customer service in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
* Creates a healing environment that supports all aspects of care, respects the wholeness of the individual, and demonstrates therapeutic presence through attitudes and behaviors that enhance the safety and care experience for patients, caregivers and guests.
* Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP
- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change;
Contribute as necessary to assist in policy formation for the organization.
* Participates in creating intentional relationships and puts a high level of focus on attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
* Is familiar with the organization structure, communications systems and billing process, completing billing and coding documentation within time assigned.
* Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
* Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the health system’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violations of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all health system’s investigations and proceedings.
* Keep all licenses and appropriate certifications current and unrestricted to maintain privileges at a St. Charles Health System hospital sufficient to permit performance of job duties.
* Increases understanding and collaboration throughout the medical community.
* ** Maintain compliance of hospital’s Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, as required by SCHS Board of Directors.
*** Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies or Master of Science in Nursing
* Complete annual fire/safety, etc. education in-services as required.
* Attend mandatory educational offerings as described in SCHS policies/procedures and/or as required by…