Midlevel Family Practice (Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care/Family Medicine - Rural Health Clinic) HRC-159

About the role

Delivers pediatric healthcare and administers specialized medical services within an outpatient rural health clinic environment, operating under the supervision of clinic physicians in alignment with California state laws, regulations, and departmental protocols and policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintains courteous, professional relationships with physicians, patients, peers, families, healthcare team members, and external agencies.
• Provides care in emergent situations following department protocols.
• Maintains composure in high stress situations.
• Aid the Medical Director and/or supervising physician staff in complicated treatment procedures.
• Communicate patient care and practice-related issues to the Rural Health Clinic medical director, while any work environment concerns are directed to the clinic leadership.
• Prescribe medication within the parameters of his/her ability, certification or licensure.
• Consistently prescribe the correct medication for the diagnosis and follow the protocols for prescribing through the EMR.
• Refill medications according to policy for the outpatient hospital-based clinics/centers.
• Accurately chart all patient care activities including date and time into the EHR in the approved format and location for consistency across the continuum.
• Participates in and contributes to the on-going growth of the outpatient clinics/centers including policy and procedure updates.
• Works with the medical director and clinic leadership in this area.
• Appropriately selects diagnostic tests and labs, with appropriate interpretation/analysis of test results.
• Appropriately integrates history and physical findings and diagnostic studies to formulate a differential diagnosis.
• Overall integration of clinical information into treatment planning.
• Pharmacology knowledge and appropriate ordering of therapeutics.
• Initiates appropriate and timely follow-up care.
• Applies evidence-based medicine to clinical decisions.
• Makes patient referrals to specialist and ancillary services as necessary, consistently following the approved protocol for referring patients and use of the EHR.
• Referrals are appropriate for the diagnosis.
• Ensures the quality and timely completion of work.
• Uses effective listening, nonverbal, explanatory, interviewing and writing skills to elicit and provide information.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability by being able to float and provide coverage for other providers in the clinic setting when needed, such as during sick leave or vacation time, ensuring uninterrupted clinic operations.
• Mentor, train, and provide ongoing guidance to new staff members, ensuring proficiency in their roles, familiarity with office procedures, and promoting a positive and collaborative work environment helping co-workers to grow and succeed through feedback and positive encouragement.
• Excellent attendance record and is punctual for all shifts scheduled.
• Fosters positive rapport and collaborative working relationships with providers, referral sources, patients/families, staff, and peers.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times in compliance with HIPAA Standards.
• Demonstrates ability to use current language line.
• Completes annual educational and Employee Health requirements.
• Attends meetings as appropriate or directed.
• Reviews and complies with all new and revised department and hospital policies.
• Displays proficiency in accessing electronic, and hospital-wide policy and procedure manual and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Ensures compliance with Regulatory Standards including but not limited to hospital and department specific policies and procedures, fire, safety, infection control, OSHA, Federal, State, Title 22 and The Joint Commission (TJC).
• Promotes and adheres to established SBHC Core Values & Standards of Behavior communicating and representing the organizations Mission, Values, and Vision in a positive and professional manner in the department and community.
• Adheres to a standard of professionalism and courtesy at all times, fostering positive rapport and collaborative working relationships with providers, referral sources, patients/families, staff, and peers.
• Adheres to all organizational policies encompassing ethical business practices, standards of behavior, harassment, attendance, and safety.
• Demonstrates competence in fulfilling duties and responsibilities aligned with the San Benito Health Care District’s Corporate Compliance Program.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program. Current Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant certification and license recognized by the State of California. Experience in a primary health care setting preferred. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Current and unrestricted DEA & furnishing Licensure. Current BLS Certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.