Immediate Access Provider - APC MD
Immediate Access Provider - APC MD
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Job Description
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$61.73 $78.95 HourlyDepartment:
Health DepartmentJob Type:
Regular RepresentedExemption Status:
United States of America (NonExempt)Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
The Opportunity:
THIS WORK MATTERS!
Employees qualify for various loan repayment programs.
We seek leaders achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. At the Multnomah County Health Department we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity protect the most vulnerable and prompt health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care Empowerment Racial Equity Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities.
Were seeking a visionary and dynamic leader who is creative in problem solving and contributes new ideas and solutions to the organization to join our team as the Integrated Clinical Services.The Immediate Access Provider will provide same day access to new and established patients of Integrated Clinical Services. This position will reduce referrals to external Urgent Cares and Emergency Departments.
The Immediate Access provider does not have a patient panel but is an integral part of the care team to ensure care continuity in the primary care setting. The Immediate Access provider will have 0.8 clinical FTE with same day and next day availability and 0.2 FTE for indirect patient care time.
This recruitment will be used to fill Advanced Practice Clinician vacancies within Integrated Clinical Services.The clinics include:
East County Health Center
Mid County Health Center
Rockwood Health Center
North Portland Health Center
Northeast Health Center
Southeast Health Center
As the Immediate Access Provider other duties include:
Clinical Care Direct
Perform comprehensive health assessments and clinical procedures by completing a physical and psychosocial history; identify actual and potential health needs based on medical behavioral financial and social factors; prescribe and dispense medications to patients; initiate and/or continue medical regimens for new and established patients.
Examine diagnose treat and advise patients on medical and behavioral health problems; make referrals to appropriate social or medical agencies; chart treatment records and monitor results; provide patient education and institute treatment plans.
Perform treatments such as suturing simple lacerations performing routine excisions and biopsies removing foreign bodies conducting wound care and debridement and casting of simple fractures;; interpret various diagnostic studies such as lab values Xrays EKGs sonograms and EEGs.
Act as representative on committees interagency task forces special projects and other community outreach activities as assigned; provide consultation and education to internal and external partners and providers.
Analyze and review federal state and local laws regulations policies and procedures in order to ensure compliance; conduct analysis on best practices and trends and formulate recommendations.
Clinical Care Indirect
Seeks clinical consultation from other clinicians as needed as part of practice management.
Reviews tests laboratories and diagnostic imaging ordered in the course of care and develops a care plan to ensure continuity with primary care.
Provide consultation to other providers nurses and support staff.
Prioritize and direct activities of the care team.
Coordinates with primary care provider behavioral health pharmacy and dental providers to effectively integrate care.
Provides coverage for clinical colleagues in their absence.
Completes patient documentation and manages electronic inbasket according to established policies and procedures.
Followups on utilization issues (ED hospital admissions) including specialty referrals and consultations.
Participates in Team Professional and Health Centerwide meetings.
Participates in continuing education to maintain licensure and current evidence based practice.
TO QUALIFY:
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience volunteering education and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications review our overview of the selection process page.
Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Masters degree or equivalent in nursing from an accredited college or university
Possession of a valid Nurse Practitioner license OR Possession of a valid Medical Doctor license
CPR/BLS certification
DEA certification
Preferred Special Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles practices and procedures of general medicine and surgery;
Demonstrated knowledge of methods and techniques of diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and injuries;
Ability to effectively screen and gather required information in a professional culturally competent and customer service oriented manner;
Ability to motivate clients through discussion and persuasion;
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
Ability to be flexible and manage multiple priorities;
Ability to maintain composure and work objectively with clients who may be hostile or verbally abusive.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the Countys attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.
SCREENING & EVALUATION:
REQUIRED:
The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.
1. Submit an Online Application and attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND
2. Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following:
Demonstrate your experience leading multicultural and diverse teams; and
How you meet the qualifications for this position; and
Why you are interested in the position.
Note: Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages upon submitting your application. You may be emailed requesting for additional items from the Recruiter or hiring manager. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered.
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Initial review of application/ resume and cover letter for minimum qualifications and all required attachments. If you do not address the minimum qualifications in the application your application will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the recruitment process.
Phone screen
Supplemental Questionnaire
Oral exam
Consideration of top candidates
Background reference and education checks
Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidates relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran or protected veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans Preference: Under Oregon Law qualifying veterans may apply for veterans preference. Review our veterans preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions
Recruiter:
Christopher BoganEmail:
Phone:
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile:
6314 Advanced Practice ClinicianEmployment Type
Full-Time
