Clinician 1 (KY)_Health Center

Planned Parenthood • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

Under the supervision and direction of the assigned Lead Clinician or Clinician Manager, the Clinician provides quality care to patients in compliance with state law, affiliate medical standards and guidelines, organizational protocols, and current evidence-based standards of care. The Clinician works with the Health Center Manager to optimize workflow and efficiency and meet organizational performance metrics. The role is considered 100% clinical unless the Clinician Manager specifically requests otherwise; occasional administrative duties may be assigned as needed.

Clinicians provide confidential, compassionate, professional, and culturally competent healthcare within their state-defined licensure and scope of practice. Care includes evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of reproductive health concerns such as preventive care, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, gender-affirming hormone care, and common gynecological conditions. Clinicians may be assigned a level on the clinician ladder based on demonstrated clinical proficiency. Clinicians at level 2 and above may precept and mentor new clinicians and, with approval, external learners. Opportunities to develop additional clinical skills depend on the clinician’s qualifications and organizational needs and may not be available at every location.

Each Clinician has a designated health center home. Some clinicians may have a regular split assignment across multiple centers, while Float Clinicians work at multiple sites as assigned. The position requires a qualifying advanced practice or physician assistant license in the state of planned clinical practice; cross-licensing may be required based on skills and organizational needs in other locations.

Requirements

• A qualifying license in the state of planned clinical practice as a Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult/Family Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, or Physician Assistant.
• Cross-licensing may be required based on skills and organizational needs in other geographies.
• BLS certification.
• Adherence to the organization’s code of conduct, policies, procedures, and protocols; professionalism; support for customer service standards; and commitment to continuous learning and development.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Examine, screen, diagnose, and treat patients in accordance with medical standards, protocols, 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 a clinical situation exceeds the clinician’s scope or affiliate protocols require it.
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record and enter appropriate charges, diagnoses, and CPT codes in support of the revenue cycle.
• Implement new patient services into clinical practice in accordance with protocols and organizational training.
• Partner with the Health Center Manager to support quality care, team collaboration, positive patient experiences, and operational success, including visit-volume goals of 3–4 patients per hour.
• Participate in affiliate education and updating meetings.
• Provide confidential, compassionate, professional, and culturally competent healthcare within state licensure, scope of practice, medical standards, 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 ensure accurate, timely charge entries, including appropriate diagnosis and CPT codes.
• Maintain cooperative and professional 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 work environment in compliance with universal precautions, OSHA/WISHA, CLIA, PPFA, and organizational 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Eligible for the organization’s benefits plan, 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed