Planned Parenthood of Northern New England is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (NP, CNM) to fill a part time - full time, 22.5 -30 hours/week, position is based out of the Manchester & Exeter, NH Health centers. This position will join our clinical staff to provide quality, patient centered personalized full service reproductive health care for people of all ages.
CHARACTERISTIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides exceptional patient-centered care, in a manner that ensures compliance with current efficiency and productivity standards.
- Responsible for accurately coding for medical services provided, in support of the organization’s overall revenue cycle.
- Provides health care that is culturally and linguistically appropriate to patient populations.
- Conducts comprehensive medical history interviews
- Performs appropriate physical exams, with focus on the reproductive system, including standard initial and annual exams, and screening procedures
- Assesses patient's health status and prescribes appropriate contraceptive methods, treatments for GYN problems, per PPNNE protocols
- Dispenses medications from the health center formulary in accordance with protocols
- Provides abortion counseling and follow-up care
- Refers patients to physicians and other health or social services as appropriate, following the medical referral protocol.
- Counsels/educates patients regarding general reproductive health care; all FDA-approved methods of birth control, including emergency contraception; pregnancy options including abortion, adoption and parenting; and related health, emotional and social problems/issues
- Adheres to all reporting requirements and state laws relevant to the abuse of minors
- Utilizes EHR system to its fullest potential to ensure accurate documentation, billing, and optimal patient and population-based outcomes.
- Consults regularly with supervisor and other PP staff to plan, coordinate and evaluate services, and to review specific cases
- Consults regularly with outside health and social service providers (i.e. Dept. of Public Health) to make referrals, coordinate treatment of/assistance to individual patients, coordinate general services, etc.
- Participates in after-hours on call rotation for patients. This includes responsibility for notifying appropriate medical and administrative site staff of after-hours contact
- When required, assists in clinic administration, including, staff training, clinic set up and maintenance
- Participates in various PP community education and/or public affairs activities
- Participates in quality assurance audits
- May perform other relevant duties as directed by Regional Clinical Director or Medical Director
- Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork; understands that staffing needs and schedules fluctuate, which will require a flexible work schedule and/or additional work hours; willing to
- listen and contribute to department, site, and agency discussions and decision-making; incorporates customer satisfaction into all aspects of operation
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Commitment to exceptional customer service and satisfaction
- Commitment to a team orientation and willingness to participate in constant and ongoing feedback with colleagues
- Flexibility, initiative, creative thinking, and a willingness to learn required.
- Broad based clinical GYN knowledge and skills
- Familiarity with and ability to comfortably discuss all services provided by PPNNE
- Excellent counseling/teaching skills
- Ability to relate to a broad range of people and communicate clearly, using tact, discretion and sensitivity with patients
- Knowledge of community resources and referral agencies desirable
- Ability to sit for up to 4 hr., stand for up to 4 hour and walk for up to 1 hour a day with frequent stooping
- Ability to operate all normal office equipment
- Ability to travel within PPNNE affiliate for trainings or meetings as appropriate
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Candidates with 0-4 years of experience can expect to earn between $43.70/hr - $47.30/hr . As experience increases, so does the rate of pay, with candidates who have 15 or more years of direct experience earning up to $66.52/hr.
- Access to benefits is available and includes health, dental and vision coverage, paid time off and a retirement fund.
The Advanced Practice Clinician role in New Hampshire at PPNNE is represented by the AFT union.
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England welcomes diversity & is an Equal Opportunity Employer
NP, PA, CNM
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Last updated on Oct 4, 2024