Clinician 1 (AK)_Health Center

Planned Parenthood•Anchorage, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinician provides quality, confidential healthcare in compliance with state law, licensure and scope of practice, PPGNHAIK medical standards and guidelines, organizational protocols, and current evidence-based standards of care. The role works under the supervision and direction of an assigned Lead Clinician or Clinician Manager and partners with the Health Center Manager to optimize workflow, efficiency, quality of care, patient experience, and operational performance. The role is considered 100% clinical unless the Clinician Manager specifically assigns administrative duties. Clinicians examine, screen, diagnose, and treat patients, including for reproductive health concerns such as preventive care, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, gender-affirming hormone care, and common gynecological conditions. They follow up on abnormal findings and test results when designated, recognize and respond to clinical emergencies, and consult or refer when cases exceed their scope or affiliate protocols require it. Clinicians document care and charges in the electronic health record, support revenue-cycle functions, and meet clinician productivity benchmarks. The Clinician serves as a clinical resource and day-to-day leader in the health center, working collaboratively with the health care team and delegating to support staff as permitted by state regulations. The role may include participation in education and updating meetings, research projects affecting medical functions, and professional development. Clinicians at level 2 and above may precept and mentor newly hired clinicians and, with approval, external learners. Additional skills and advancement opportunities depend on the clinician’s skills and engagement as well as organizational business needs, and may not be available at every location. Each Clinician has a designated health center home. Some clinicians may have a split assignment with predictable scheduled care at multiple locations; Float Clinicians work at multiple sites as assigned, with assignments that may not be predictable or consistent. The position is full-time and non-exempt. The schedule is determined around health center needs. The Fairbanks health center is closed Sunday, Monday, and Saturday; it is open Tuesday 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. The Alaska salary range is $46.09–$98.87. Starting pay depends on factors including relevant experience, education, internal equity, geographic location, and the budgeted hiring range. The position is eligible for PPGNHAIK benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees must present proof of receiving a current flu shot before their first day of employment.

Requirements

Licensure as a Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult/Family Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, or Physician Assistant in the PPGNHAIK state of planned clinical practice.
Comply with applicable state law, licensure and scope-of-practice requirements, PPGNHAIK medical standards and guidelines, organizational protocols, and evidence-based standards of care.
Present proof of receiving a current flu shot before the first day of employment.
Adhere to the organization’s code of conduct, policies, procedures, and protocols; demonstrate professionalism, support customer service standards, and value continuous learning and ongoing training.

Nice To Haves

MA/MS in a related field preferred.
At least one year of experience providing women’s health care preferred.
BLS certification; ACLS may be required at the Clinician Manager’s discretion based on services rendered.
Cross-licensing in other geographies may be required based on skills and organizational needs.

Responsibilities

Examine, screen, diagnose, and treat patients in accordance with medical standards, current evidence, best practices, clinical judgment, and scope of practice.
Follow up on abnormal findings and test results when designated.
Seek consultation and make appropriate referrals when a clinical situation exceeds the clinician’s scope or affiliate protocols require it.
Identify clinical emergencies and institute appropriate measures.
Accurately document care in the electronic health record and enter appropriate charges, diagnoses, and CPT codes in support of revenue-cycle functions.
Implement new patient services into clinical practice according to protocols and organizational training.
Partner with the Health Center Manager to support quality care, workflow and operational efficiency, team collaboration, positive patient experiences, and visit-volume goals.
Meet clinician productivity benchmarks and ensure accurate, timely charge entries.
Communicate with the health care team, respond to requests, build rapport, participate in team problem-solving, and serve as a clinical expert and resource.
Delegate to support staff, such as Medical Assistants, as required and permitted by state regulations.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with universal precautions, OSHA/WISHA, CLIA, PPFA, and PPGNHAIK policies and procedures.
Participate in affiliate education and updating meetings and in organizational research projects affecting medical functions.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through education, professional publications, networks, and professional societies.
When assigned, perform administrative duties such as chart audits or lead didactic trainings.
At clinician level 2 and above, serve as a clinical preceptor and mentor to newly hired clinicians and, when approved, external learners.