Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
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$ 100000 - 134399
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Job Description
Working title: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Classification title: Physician Assistants 291071 or Nurse Practitioner 291171
Division: Community Health Center
Program: Main Clinic
Reports to: Lead APP
FLSA status: Exempt; Fulltime
Schedule: MondayFriday; Evening and Saturday clinic coverage
Wage Range: $100000 to $134399 annually; depending on number of years of transferrable experience and internal equity
RiverStone Health:
Serving the Yellowstone County community and southcentral Montana for nearly 50 years RiverStone Health is an essential provider of personal and public health services. Health Education Leadership and Protection HELP is what we do.
From medical dental and behavioral healthcare; home care and hospice; public health services like immunizations WIC health promotion and restaurant inspections; and educating the next generation of health professionals our expertise spans all ages and stages of life. Underlying principles of access affordability compassion and quality in all interactions RiverStone Health improves life health and safety for all of the communities we serve.
Job Summary:
This position provides general primary and preventive health care counseling and treatment for patients in accordance with licensure and approved privileges. The position works as a team member to support patients to achieve health goals and/or improvement in health outcomes. Provides care to patients at our main campus Family Medicine Clinic and specialty clinics: Hep C Ryan White Pediatrics MSK etc.
This position is expected to intermittently work with learners including APP students and family medicine resident physicians.
Essential Functions/Major Duties and Responsibilities:
A. General Duties 95
Counsel and educate patients about health issues such as diet nutrition emotional and mental health sexually transmitted diseases cancer and contraceptives.
Assess patients health lifestyle including taking a complete medical history of the patient.
Review medications patients are taking.
Perform physical examinations of patients.
Collect medical specimens and performs several basic medical tests.
Order medical laboratory tests and/or Xrays.
Evaluate medical test results and interpret them to patients.
Treat patients diagnosed conditions.
Provide surgical and/or other medical referrals as necessary.
Keep immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
Attend meetings conferences workshops and training sessions and review publications and audiovisual materials to become and remain current on principles practices and new developments in assigned work areas.
Responds to patients and citizens questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
Communicate and coordinate regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
Provide needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
Provide coverage at off campus clinics: Schools Bridger Joliet etc.
NonEssential Functions/Other duties as assigned 5
Perform other duties as assigned in support of RiverStones mission and goals.
Education and Experience:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in the medical or nursing field
A Masters degree in physician assistant studies or Advanced Practice Degree in Nursing
Any combination of experience and training which provide the equivalent scope of knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Preferred Qualifications:
One year of clinical practice primary care and/or pediatric experience
Experience working with underserved population.
Required Certificates Licenses Registrations:
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Licensed in the State of Montana
Must be credentialed and privileged in accordance with RiverStone Health Clinic processes.
BLS Certificate
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to maintain a calm and positive demeanor during difficult client interactions.
- Ability to display nonjudgmental and empathetic listening skills.
- High degree of detailoriented skill level.
- Knowledge and understanding of protected sensitive patient health information (HIPAA) and confidentiality.
- Ability to work collaboratively and maintain a positive work environment.
- Ability to perform job duties with integrity and innovation to ensure completion and a high level of quality.
- Ability to understand and adhere to required administrative policies and procedures.
- Excellent communication skills to ensure efficiencies and quality customer service.
Customer Service Excellence:
Doing things right the first time
Making people feel welcome.
Showing respect for each customer
Anticipating customer needs and concerns
Keeping customers informed
Helping and going the extra mile
Responding quickly
Protecting privacy and confidentiality
Demonstrating proper telephone etiquette
Taking responsibility for handling complaints
Being professional
Taking ownership of your attitude toward Service Excellence.
Supervision:
This position does not have supervision authority over others.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Work is mainly performed in a clinic setting.
The position is regularly exposed to biological pathogens and contagious diseases where Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and special precautions must be taken due to reduce exposure and mitigate risk.
Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting seeing and reading signs traffic signals other vehicles etc. Travel occurs in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
Create and maintain a safe/secure working environment by adhering to safety security and health requirements. Integrates injury illness and loss prevention into job activities by attending any necessary training and implementing best practices.
Freedom to Act & Decision Making:
The work is performed under the supervision and direction of the Director and considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in patient care.
Responsible for the treatment of 410 patients per session up to 26 patients per day.
Decisions directly affect the quality of services provided to the public.
Work is structured by public health regulations and established medical practices.
Communications & Networking:
Daily written and verbal communication with patients patient family members coworkers and providers.
Work directly with other team members to provide quality customer service for patients and customers.
Budget & Resource Management:
- This position does not have budget authority
Employment Type
Full-Time
