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You will be contacted directly by the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium after applying to this position.SEARHC is a nonprofit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.Working at SEARHC is more than a job its a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits including retirement paid time off paid parental leave health dental and vision benefits life insurance and long and shortterm disability and more.The Urgent Care Advanced Practice Professional (NPPA) provides comprehensive urgent care services within the scope of training and experience to people of all ages and genders. Medical care provided is consistent with SEARHC policy and procedure Medical Staff Bylaws and nationally recognized medical standards of care.Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the JobProvides comprehensive urgent care including but not limited to diagnosis treatment minor procedures coordination of care referral for patients presenting to a SEARHC urgent care facility. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of services in accordance with SEARHC policy. Provides optimal patient experience using strong listening and communication skills that are in line with SEARHC mission and vision. Consults SEARHC physician as needed for patient care and uses other access to specialists as needed (i.e. AristaMD ANMC providers Emergency Department providers etc..Provides medical services at facilities within the SEARHC care network and other facilities and locations listed in SEARHCs compact and funding agreement with the Indian Health Service.Actively participates in SEARHC quality patient care initiatives and quality assurance programs as appropriate.Actively participates in provider and clinic meetings and SEARHC medical staff functions as appropriate Urgent Care Physician Assistants are responsible for maintaining communication and documenting such communication with their assigned Collaborative Physician to maintain and comply with State of Alaska Medical Board Physician Assistant Collaborative Physician Agreement requirements.Education Certifications and Licenses RequiredState of Alaska Medical License as an NP or PA.Board Certified in specialty by accrediting body.Maintains active unrestricted DEA registration.Maintains active SEARHC medical staff privileges.BLS for all positions.ACLS PALS and ATLS certification within one year of start date for providers performing after hours emergency work in remote clinics (e.g. Haines Hoonah Gustavus Angoon Kake Klawock).ALSO training is preferred for providers performing afterhours emergency work in remote clinics.Experience RequiredTwo years of experience as a practicing provider. Additional clinical experience or training prior to practice as a licensed provider may be considered by the Medical Director of Primary Care Clinics to meet this minimum experience requirement.Knowledge ofKnowledge of primary health care practices and principlesBasic emergency care and protocol where appropriateCommon disease processes and pharmacologyIs aware of standards of care EMTALA HIPAA health care risk management principles medical ethics and medical malpractice principles.Skills inEffective communication skill and ability to interact with staff and patients.Capable of operating essential basic medical equipment.Makes proper assessments based upon history exam lab xray and other data.Incorporates health promotion and health prevention activities into patient care.Educates patients and family members about diagnoses treatment plan alternatives risks options and medications.Provides high quality health care services including the performance of medical procedures appropriate to the outpatient and emergency care setting.Ability toPromotes teamwork and collaboration and resolves conflict.Ability to efficiently utilize the electronic medical record and other clinically required technology.Carefully listens to patients and family members.Express ideas clearly through oral and written communication skills analyze complex situations efficiently and problem solve and effectively implement clinical program strategies.Work Environment: Clinic Hours: 8:00 am 6 pm 7 days a week no afterhours callAdditional Details:Work Shift: Exempt