Advanced Practice Provider

Community Health Center of Snohomish • Edmonds, WA

3d

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider works as part of a team with clinic healthcare providers and support staff, providing medical care to patients of all ages in accordance with Washington State licensing requirements and the provider’s professional scope of practice. The role delivers diagnostic and therapeutic medical services to Community Health Center of Snohomish County patients and makes sound medical assessments and treatment plans.

The provider gathers patient histories and physical data, interprets clinical information, determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, consults with physicians when indicated, and orders laboratory and diagnostic procedures. The role also provides patient and family education, recommends community resources, identifies patients’ special needs, coordinates care with clinical staff, documents encounters, and participates in quality improvement and utilization management activities.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree as a Physician Assistant, or Registered Nurse with a master’s degree or post-master’s certificate as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP).
• Physician Assistant license with prescriptive privileges from the State of Washington, or Washington State ARNP license with prescriptive privileges.
• DEA controlled substances registration.
• Physician Assistant certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR/AED) certification, to be obtained at hire.
• Successful completion of CHC credentialing and privileging review upon hire and re-credentialing as appropriate.
• Verified immunity to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), and varicella (chickenpox), demonstrated through vaccination records or titer results; accommodation requests may be reviewed case by case.
• Proficiency in reading, speaking, understanding, and writing English.
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed, work effectively in a team, organize and coordinate multiple activities, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure and emergency situations and solve problems creatively.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills.
• Education and training in specialized care such as prenatal care, family practice, pediatrics, or obstetrics.
• At least 0.5 FTE of patient care within the field of training during the past year.
• CPT-4 coding experience.
• ICD-10 coding experience.
• Experience with healthcare information systems, such as electronic health records and practice management systems.
• Experience in a multiple-provider medical practice.
• Experience working with low-income, multi-ethnic populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to patients of all ages in accordance with Washington State licensing requirements and professional scope of practice.
• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic medical services to CHC patients.
• Make reasonable and sound medical assessments and treatment plans.
• Obtain complete medical histories and physical data from patients.
• Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Consult with physicians when indicated in managing patients’ acute and chronic medical needs.
• Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Synthesize data to determine preliminary diagnoses and therapeutic plans, applying principles of prevention.
• Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Promote medical care through direct patient care and education.
• Identify special needs of CHC patients and work with staff to address those needs.
• Participate in Quality Improvement and Utilization Management programs and activities.
• Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide therapeutic intervention according to accepted guidelines or protocols.
• Coordinate care delivery with appropriate clinical staff to ensure quality of care.
• Adhere to attendance standards to support daily operations and continuity of patient care.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Up to 160 hours of vacation time every 12 months, prorated by FTE.
• Paid sick leave.
• 10 paid holidays.
• 403(b) Safe Harbor retirement plan with employer match.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• $0.75 per hour for employees who demonstrate proficiency in a second language.
• Comprehensive benefits package addressing health, time off, retirement, and career advancement needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time