Clinician 1 (AK)_Health Center

Planned Parenthood • Anchorage, AK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinician provides confidential, compassionate, professional, and culturally competent healthcare within their state-specific licensure and scope of practice, following PPGNHAIK medical standards, protocols, and evidence-based care. Under the supervision and direction of an assigned Lead Clinician or Clinician Manager, the Clinician examines, screens, diagnoses, and treats patients, including for reproductive health concerns such as preventive care, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, gender-affirming hormone care, and common gynecological conditions. The Clinician identifies emergencies, follows up on abnormal findings when designated, and seeks consultation or makes referrals when care falls beyond their scope or affiliate protocols require it.

The role supports health center quality, workflow, efficiency, and operational performance in partnership with the Health Center Manager. Responsibilities include accurate electronic health record documentation and timely charge entry with appropriate diagnosis and CPT codes, meeting clinician productivity benchmarks, supporting a positive patient experience, and serving as a clinical resource for the care team. The role may delegate to support staff as allowed by state regulations and may participate in organizational research, education, and professional development. Unless specifically requested by the Clinician Manager, the position is 100% clinical; administrative tasks may be assigned as needed.

Clinicians are assigned a level on the clinician ladder according to demonstrated proficiency. Clinicians at level 2 and above may precept and mentor newly hired clinicians and, when approved, external learners. Additional skills and advancement opportunities depend on existing skills, independent learning, collaborative work, and organizational needs, and may not be available at every location. Each Clinician has a designated health center home; some may have scheduled assignments at multiple centers, while float clinicians work at multiple sites as assigned. This position is based at the Fairbanks, Alaska Health Center.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult/Family Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, or Physician Assistant in the PPGNHAIK state where clinical practice is planned.
• Cross-licensing may be required based on skills and organizational needs in other geographies.
• BLS certification.
• Ability to provide care within applicable state law, licensure, and scope of practice.
• Ability to comply with PPGNHAIK medical standards, organizational protocols, and applicable safety and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• MA/MS in a related field preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience providing women’s health care preferred.
• ACLS may be required at the Clinician Manager’s discretion and based on services rendered.

Responsibilities

• Examine, screen, diagnose, and treat patients in accordance with PPGNHAIK medical standards, state law, scope of practice, and current evidence-based standards of care.
• Provide confidential, compassionate, professional, and culturally competent healthcare and contribute to a positive patient experience.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat reproductive health concerns, including preventive care, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, gender-affirming hormone care, and common gynecological conditions.
• Follow up on abnormal findings and test results when designated; seek consultation and make appropriate referrals when clinical situations exceed the clinician’s scope or protocols require referral.
• Identify clinical emergencies and institute appropriate measures.
• Document accurately in the electronic health record and enter timely charges with appropriate diagnosis and CPT codes.
• Meet clinician productivity benchmarks and support organizational operational metrics, including visit-volume goals of 3–4 patients per hour.
• Partner with the Health Center Manager to support quality care, efficient workflow, a collaborative healthcare team, patient experience, and operational success.
• Serve as a day-to-day clinical leader, expert, and resource in the health center; communicate with the care team, respond to requests, build rapport, and participate in team problem-solving.
• Delegate to support staff, such as Medical Assistants, as required and permitted by state regulations.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment and comply with universal precautions, OSHA/WISHA, CLIA, PPFA, and PPGNHAIK policies and procedures.
• Implement new patient services into clinical practice in accordance with protocols and organizational training.
• Participate in affiliate education and updating meetings and organizational research projects affecting medical functions.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through education, reviewing professional publications, networking, and participation in professional societies.
• At level 2 and above, serve as a clinical preceptor and mentor to newly hired clinicians and, when approved, external learners.
• Perform administrative duties such as chart audits or leading didactic trainings when assigned by a Clinician Manager.

Benefits

• Eligible for PPGNHAIK benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed