Medical Provider (ARNP)

Hope and Healing Clinic•Tumwater, WA

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hope and Healing Clinic is seeking a Medical Provider who is eager to provide high-quality care for patients in Tumwater, WA. The Medical Provider’s primary responsibility is to evaluate opioid use disorder and to prescribe and adjust appropriate opioid use disorder treatment medications as indicated. These include methadone, buprenorphine/naloxone, and naltrexone. Medical Providers also evaluate and treat other co-occurring substance use disorders when indicated. The individual in this position shall be a licensed physician or nurse practitioner. Hope and Healing Clinic believes that Medication Assisted Treatment is the most evidence-based and patient-centered model of care for treating opioid use disorder. The Medical Provider should adhere to and value the philosophical priorities of Harm Reduction and treat all patients respect, compassion, and dignity. The Medical Provider will report directly to the Medical Director.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioners are required to have an active license in the state of Washington.
All Medical Providers must have Schedule II - V prescriptive authority from the State of Washington.
Have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, electronic medical records systems, preferably Kipu, and a high level of initiative in keeping current with technological change.
Be willing to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and outside contacts from a wide variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds and possess strong conflict-resolution, interpersonal communication, and time management skills
Be able to pass required background checks
Comply with all other testing, screening, and credentialing as required

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience treating substance use disorders is preferred but not required.
Experience working within an Opioid Treatment Program will be given hiring preference.
Applicants should be comfortable with, and desire for working with, patients with substance use disorders, behavioral health diagnoses, and socioeconomic challenges.
Preference will be given to qualified native applicants; Chehalis Tribal Member and Native American preference policy is applicable. However, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be able to provide Indian preference documentation if claimed.

Responsibilities

Follow all clinic policies and procedures.
Ensure timely and complete documentation of treatment records and any other documentation required by federal, state, and local agencies
Ensure that the clinic protects the rights and confidentiality of all patients
Conduct intake medical assessment and diagnosis and determine initial medication choice and dose
Conduct patient dose evaluations and change medications as indicated
Conduct thorough physical examinations and make appropriate recommendations for follow-up
Document findings and decision-making about care in electronic health record
Maintain timely and appropriate communication and attend meetings as requested
Facilitate appropriate communication and referrals with outside medical providers for needed care and follow-up
Evaluate, as necessary, patients with urgent or emergency medical needs and determine if further medical assistance is necessary
Write medical orders for all take-home privileges, seeking regulatory exceptions as necessary
Maintain knowledge of and compliance with CFR-related privacy principles and HIPAA policies and procedures
Interact with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the clinic’s mission and commitment to patient experience