Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP/PA) School-Base, Vashon HS. (.8 FTE)

Ensures appropriate comprehensive health care to support the clinical care team in achieving Neighborcare’s goals for quality care, productivity, and patient satisfaction. Performs independent clinical activities and collaborates with physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to achieve quality patient care. Works in partnership and joint accountability with other lead team members to achieve Neighborcare’s Mission and Guiding Principles and goals.

Please note that as part of the school-based health care program, this position is on standby during the summer for approximately eight to ten weeks. School-based employees are not paid during the standby period. The duration of the standby period may fluctuate yearly. This is a grant-funded position.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, collect vital signs, administer vaccines/injections, dispense medications, conduct Point of Care testing, perform phlebotomy, clean instruments, and process lab samples (role does not have support of a Medical Assistant).
• Manage inventory of medications, medical supplies, and vaccines.
• Provide patient-centered preventative care, as well as diagnoses and treatment of acute and chronic conditions.
• Identify the need for referrals and provide overall care coordination in a team-based setting.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all clinical records and paperwork (e.g., prior authorizations, communications with outside specialists).
• Respond timely to communications and test results; provide feedback to appropriate teams or individuals.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client information.
• Attend required in-service training, staff meetings, and other scheduled events.
• Occasionally adjust work hours to meet the needs of families and schedule work hours throughout the calendar year.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Active ARNP license with Washington State Department of Health.
• Active DEA licensure.
• Board certified.
• Current BLS certification.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.

Skills

• Ability to conduct all appointments independently without the assistance of a Medical Assistant.
• Knowledge and understanding of Washington State confidentiality and consent regulations for adolescent health services.
• Knowledge of community resources, including insurance and Medicaid eligibility requirements.
• Proficient in the use of Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of cultural and social determinants of health.
• Ability to organize data, calendars, monthly reports, and feedback on activities.
• Ability to develop relationships between Neighborcare Health, schools, and SBHCs to expand services and deliver resources.
• Ability to meet and comply with HIPAA/Confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Ability to accept responsibility, organize, problem-solve, and follow up on tasks.
• Ability to analyze patient care data.
• Active listening and timely, competent communication with patients, school staff, parents, and team members (verbally and non-verbally).
• Ability to adapt to the needs of patients and clinics.
• Ability to manage projects with critical deadlines and goals.
• Ability to perform job duties under high activity, difficult conditions, and with various restraints.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, take initiative, be flexible, and work in multiple settings.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and complete assigned tasks.
• Detail-oriented and able to multi-task.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English and understand basic math.
• Ability to learn from directions, observations, and mistakes, applying procedures with good judgment.
• Ability to work with supervision, receiving instructions, feedback, coaching, or discipline.
• Predictable, reliable, and timely attendance; ability to be punctual.
• Consistent demonstration of trustworthiness and respectful behavior.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective time management.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in pediatric healthcare, preferably working with low-income, multi-ethnic populations, school-based health, and/or developmental pediatrics.
• Bilingual (desirable).
• Willingness to assist at multiple Neighborcare Health clinic sites.
• Ability to counsel and initiate all contraception options, including competency in Nexplanon and IUD procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement with contribution match.
• Life and AD&D insurance, pet insurance.
• Employee assistance program and more.

Pay

The target wage range for ARNP and PA positions is $56.94 per hour to $69.69 per hour. Final offers are individually based on factors such as skill set, years of experience, location, qualifications, work schedule, and other job-related reasons.

About Neighborcare Health

Since 1968, Neighborcare Health has been removing barriers to health care for our neighbors. We believe everyone deserves a place to call their health care home, where a team of medical, dental, and mental health professionals work in collaboration with each patient to develop a personal health improvement plan. We are one of the largest providers of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care services in the Seattle area, serving low-income and uninsured families and individuals, seniors on fixed incomes, immigrants, and people experiencing homelessness. Each year, we care for nearly 60,000 patients at our nearly 30 non-profit medical, dental, and school-based clinics. We ask everyone to pay what they can, but no one is turned away due to inability to pay. Our clinics are located in neighborhoods where health disparities are the greatest, and our care teams, who speak over 55 languages and dialects, are as diverse as our patients. No matter who you are or where you come from, regardless of insurance, income, or immigration status, you are welcome at Neighborcare Health.