Clinician 1 (WA)_Health Center

PPGNHAIK•Federal Way, WA

1d•$49 - $104•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinician provides confidential, compassionate, professional, and culturally competent healthcare in accordance with state law, scope of practice, PPGNHAIK medical standards and guidelines, organizational protocols, and current evidence-based care. Under the supervision and direction of the assigned Lead Clinician or Clinician Manager, the role examines, screens, diagnoses, and treats patients, and follows up on abnormal findings and test results when designated. The Clinician seeks consultation and makes appropriate referrals when care exceeds their scope or affiliate protocols require it. The Clinician serves as a day-to-day clinical leader in the health center, partnering with the Health Center Manager to support quality care, effective workflows, a collaborative team, positive patient experiences, and operational performance. The position is considered 100% clinical unless the Clinician Manager assigns administrative duties as needed. Clinicians are assigned a place on the clinician ladder according to demonstrated clinical proficiency. Level 2 and above clinicians may precept and mentor newly hired clinicians and, with approval, external learners. Additional skills and competencies may be offered based on the clinician’s existing skills, engagement in learning, team approach, and organizational needs. Each Clinician has a designated health center home. Some clinicians may have scheduled assignments at more than one location; Float Clinicians work at multiple sites as assigned. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and requires Saturdays. The role is based at the Federal Way 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 of planned clinical practice.
BLS certification.
Comply with applicable state licensure and scope-of-practice requirements.
Saturday availability is required.
New hires are strongly recommended to have COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters.
New hires hired between September and April must present proof of receiving a current flu shot.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Examine, screen, diagnose, and treat patients in accordance with PPGNHAIK medical standards, current evidence, best practices, and clinical judgment.
Follow up appropriately on abnormal findings and test results when designated.
Seek consultation and make appropriate referrals when clinical situations exceed the clinician’s scope or affiliate protocols require referral.
Document care accurately in the electronic health record and enter appropriate charges, diagnoses, and CPT codes.
Implement new patient services into clinical practice in accordance with protocols and organizational training.
Serve as a day-to-day clinical leader, partnering with the Health Center Manager to support care quality, workflow efficiency, team collaboration, patient experience, and operational success, including visit-volume goals of 3–4 patients per hour.
Provide confidential, compassionate, professional, and culturally competent healthcare within state licensure, scope of practice, and granted privileges.
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat reproductive health concerns, including preventive care, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, gender-affirming hormone care, and common gynecological conditions.
Identify clinical emergencies and institute appropriate measures.
Meet clinician productivity benchmarks and support operational metrics through accurate and timely charge entries and appropriate diagnosis and CPT coding.
Maintain professional working relationships with the healthcare team through communication, responsiveness, rapport-building, team problem-solving, and service as a clinical expert and resource.
Delegate to support staff, such as Medical Assistants, as required by state regulations.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment and comply with universal precautions, OSHA/WISHA, CLIA, PPFA, and PPGNHAIK policies and procedures.
Participate in organizational research projects as they affect medical functions.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, personal networks, and professional societies.
Participate in affiliate education and updating meetings.
When assigned by the Clinician Manager, perform administrative duties such as chart audits or leading didactic trainings.
At clinician ladder level 2 or above, precept and mentor newly hired PPGNHAIK Clinicians and, when approved, external learners such as medical residents, APCs, and other students.