Advanced Practicee Practitionor

About the role

The Advanced Practitioner (ARNP/PA-C) at Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) combines responsibilities typically handled by both Advanced Practitioners and Physicians, under the supervision of a Physician Preceptor. This role operates within the framework of CBHA’s Principles of Practice and is licensed by the appropriate state board.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary, acute, and chronic care, including emergency care, to achieve, maintain, and restore optimal patient outcomes.
• Engage in health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of frequently occurring types of illnesses and other medical problems.
• Assume accountability to the preceptor for screening, treatment, and follow-up care.
• Assume responsibility for clinical management of cases within the scope of authority.
• Provide patient care in a satellite Clinic when assigned.
• Conduct specialty clinics within the clinic or community as the primary care provider to a specific group of patients, such as Migrant School Physicals, Diabetic groups, sports physicals, well baby clinics, etc.
• Participate in planning and instituting health care programs as a peer member of the health care team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must uphold confidentiality at all times regarding CBHA activities, reports, financials, patient health information, and other proprietary information specific to CBHA.
• Professional and Technical Knowledge: Requires 3-5 years of experience in a family practice clinical setting.
• Licenses and Certifications: Possesses or is eligible for licensure in Washington State and is certified (PA-C) by the National Association of Physician Assistants for PA-C, or possesses or is eligible for licensure in Washington State as an ARNP for ARNP.
• Technical Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite to create simple displays of information and proficiency in Electronic Medical Record Software.
• Communication Skills: Responsible for effectively communicating clinical information to non-clinical staff, patients, and others, and providing effective communication of information in written (including electronic) correspondence in both formal and informal environments.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Physician Assistant (PA-C) or a Family Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) in the State of Washington.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

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