Job Description

Salary Range

$77.38 - $86.40/hour

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Certified (Advanced Practice Provider-APP) primary job function is to be responsible for provision of comprehensive family medicine services for the patients of Columbia Valley Community Health in our Express Care clinic (a type of urgent care setting).

Essential Functions:

1. Provides comprehensive and continuous primary care services in a patient centered medical home, including sanctioned non-clinic sites such as nursing homes, patient home, school-based clinics, mobile clinics, and tele-health settings.
2. Provides consultation to other clinic providers either in person or by telephone.
3. Consults with clinic physicians, specialists, pharmacists, nurses, or other health care professionals as appropriate.
4. Assesses patient needs for specialty referrals, diagnostic and in-patient care and makes appropriate referrals for service.
5. Participates in development and utilization of CVCH practice guidelines and procedures.
6. Participates in audits and meets standards of CVCH Quality Improvement and Risk Management

programs.

1. Responsible for accurate, timely, and complete documentation in patient records.
2. Responsible for accurate and timely completion of billing documents.
3. Performs minor outpatient procedures in accordance with CVCH privileges.
4. Provides patients and family members with counseling and education regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and need for follow up as appropriate during each patient visit. Verifies and documents that the patient understands diagnosis, treatment and follow up recommendations.
5. Provides clinical supervision and appropriate training of ancillary health care staff to assure quality of care for CVCH patients in coordination with Clinical Services Director, Nursing Supervisor, and nursing staff.
6. Responsible for maintenance of credentials essential for practice, to include licensure, certification and CME.
7. Attends all required staff meetings, provider meetings, and participates in CVCH committees as directed by Medical Director.
8. Leads by example and sets a standard of excellence for all team members.

PA-C ONLY:

1. Develops and maintains a practice plan which is in accordance with State of Washington Physician Assistant licensure requirements, in cooperation with supervising Physician and Medical Director.
2. Participates in Physician oversight activities as required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor
2. Start shift on time and meet attendance standards per the FTE assigned in HRIS system.
3. Follow safety policies and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
4. Demonstrate sound work ethics, flexibility, and cultural sensitivity
5. Uphold CVCH’s mission and core values in all interactions.
6. Comply with CVCH policies, Joint Commission standards, and HIPPA regulations.

Non-Essential Functions: These are tasks that are included in the role but are not critical. They may be reassigned or modified without fundamentally changing the job.

• Participate in internal committees or special projects.
• Contribute to internal communications or newsletters.

Qualifications:

Education

1. Education: Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program, Certification as a Physician Assistant.
2. Certification/Licensure: A valid license to practice as an ARNP with Evidence of Prescriptive Authority in the State of Washington OR PA-C in Washington State or eligible to obtain licensure. Basic Life Support (BLS) required. ACLS or ATLS may be used to substitute for BLS. All Providers must be eligible for enrollment in Medicare and must not be currently opted out of the Medicare program

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience working in a community health center or managed care environment preferred. Experience in delivering services to medically underserved populations preferred.

Language Skills:

• English fluency required
• English and Spanish preferred

Skills & Competencies needed:

• Maintains compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Collaborates with medical and administrative staff.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Sit, stand, walk, frequently.
• Occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
• Kneel or crouch minimally.
• Visual acuity for close and distance work.

Exposure to Hazards:

• Moderate noise.
• Standard administrative working conditions.

Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk:

Category I

1. Tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact exposure to blood, fluids or tissue.
2. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), when appropriate, is required

Age-Specific Competency:

1. Infant (30 days to less than 1 year)
2. Pediatric (1 year – 12 years)
3. Adolescent (12 years – 18 years)
4. Adult (18 years – 65 years)
5. Geriatric (65 years – Death)

Benefits

Benefit:

Coverage:

Effective:

403(b) Retirement Plan

Lincoln Financial

150% CVCH match up to 3% of the employee’s contribution

Immediately. Vesting schedule:

20% at 2 years, 50% at 3 years, 60% at 4 years, and 100% at 5 years.

WA State Sick Leave

Employees will accrue 1 hour of Sick Leave for every 40 hours worked.

Employees are eligible to take paid sick leave for sick leave purposes only after the completion of their 90th day of employment.

Any questions regarding benefit eligibility or coverage should be directed to the Human Resources Department.

Telecommuting:

• Position NOT eligible for Telecommuting

Equal Opportunity Statement:

• CVCH is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for all employees.