APP - FAMILY PRACTICE (NURSE PRACTITIONER OR PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATE)

• Job Location: BPB - ANCHORAGE, AK
• Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
• Education Level: Graduate Degree
• Salary Range: Undisclosed

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide high quality medical services within the scope of family medicine which encompasses all ages, both sexes, each organ system and every disease entity. Responsible for the provision of comprehensive primary and preventive health care services to patients in a primary medical care ambulatory clinic or telehealth setting in collaboration with a physician.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Makes initial assessment and diagnosis of the patient's health status; performs physical examination. Obtains appropriate diagnostic tests and x-rays; interprets findings; provides routine medical care and treatment. Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.

Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living and health maintenance. Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and records progress.

Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment. Refers patients to other provider or care staff within the Center for referral to outside specialists for consultative services as may be required for the patient’s well-being.

Works a regularly planned clinic schedule and maintains a level of productivity in keeping with Medicare and other guidelines while maintaining the highest quality of care for the patients.

As an employee of a federally qualified health center, the Physician Assistant will see all scheduled patients regardless of race, ethnicity, social or economic designation and will demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and needs.

Responsible for accurate, timely, and complete documentation in patient records. Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.

Supporting Duties and Responsibilities

Performs therapeutic procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection. Assists physician, as required, for emergency treatment and more complex procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: ANHC’s Mission, Vision and Values: Actively supports ANHC’s mission, vision and values.

Includes using individual skills to add value to the mission: To be a trusted partner in every person’s wellness by providing integrated, compassionate, and high-quality health care, regardless of ability to pay; and vision: Accessible care for a healthy Anchorage.

Aligns actions around organizational values of RESPECT, COMPASSION, PERSONAL INTEGRITY, EXCELLENCE and COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT and gives priority to organizational mission, vision and values when making decisions.

Accountability: Takes ownership for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his/her actions and their consequences both good and bad; has an ability to identify strengths and developmental opportunities and leverages insight to make adjustments to improve their effectiveness; courage to have difficult conversations.

Adapting to Change: Accepts and adapts to change in a professionally appropriate and thoughtful manner. Is willing to offer a different perspective or approach and yet knows when and how to stand down graciously and accept a well-thought-out decision. Embraces change.

Confidentiality: Maintains the highest level of confidentiality regarding ANHC records and information relating to ANHC, its customers and employees. Appropriately uses internal confidential information for business purposes only.

Responsible for knowledge and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Communicating Effectively: Shares information. Listens and involves others. Clearly conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message.

Decision Making/Judgment: Approaches problems and decisions methodically and objectively; involves others as needed; uses sound judgment in making decisions and understanding the impact to themselves, customers, their team, and the organization; conducts the appropriate analysis to identify the symptoms and root cause of issues; makes timely decisions.

Delivering High Quality Work: Makes sure responsibilities central to the role meet all requirements and expectations. Finishes tasks promptly and critically reviews work to ensure quality and accuracy. Considers impact of work to others and takes steps to mitigate. Seeks additional work after finishing tasks.

Demonstrating Initiative: Takes action on his/her own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked.

Results Orientation: Is focused on outcomes and accomplishments; follows through on commitments; can be counted upon to successfully execute on goals; motivated by achievement and a need for closure; has an attention to detail and is both efficient and effective in achieving a high level of measurable outcomes; persists in achieving goals despite obstacles.

Service Excellence: Has a desire to consistently provide a genuinely exceptional experience to every person, every time.

Provides timely and professional service to both internal and external customers; is responsive to customer needs and requests; is always courteous to the customer and considers the needs of the customer when making decisions.

Teamwork: Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team and leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.

PHYSICAL, SENSORY, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to perform physical examinations and procedures; reach with hands and arms; fine motor control; and see, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work is performed in a healthcare clinic and office setting.

Occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials may reasonably be anticipated during the performance of patient care duties. ANHC is a tobacco-free campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Persons alleging unequal treatment should contact the Chief Human Resources Officer.

The undersigned have read this job description and agree that it defines the position as it currently exists. The undersigned also understands that the above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job.

It is not to be considered as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties at the discretion of the supervisor.:

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Work Experience: Five to Eight years’ experience required, preferably within ambulatory care or internal medicine setting.

Experience working with diverse populations of all ages, including patients experiencing homelessness or who are HIV positive, is preferred.

Education, Certification and Licensure: Obtain and possess licensure in the State of Alaska as a Physician Assistant and unrestricted DEA certification, meet minimum CME requirements as per licensing board on a yearly basis and maintain CPR/BLS certification. Additional Skills & Knowledge: Bilingual preferred.

Interpersonal skills that demonstrate compassion and the ability to effectively communicate and treat diverse cultures and people.