Medical Provider (MD, DO, NP, PA)

Yakutat Tlingit Tribe•Yakutat, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The medical provider functions autonomously to deliver primary care to complex patients, chronically ill patients, and acute patients across the lifespan; assists patients to better manage their health; and helps patients learn to integrate useful health practices into their daily lives. The provider must possess solid critical thinking and communication skills. They must be able to use independent judgement and initiative. They must be able to think large scale while at the same time have excellent attention to detail. This position requires compliance with Health Center’s compliance standards, including its Standards of Conduct, Compliance Program, and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the position’s regular performance evaluation.

Requirements

Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations affecting areas ofρέsponsibility.
Knowledge/ability necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.
Knowledge of the principle of growth and development over the life span.
Knowledge of diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic medical care.
Knowledge of the scientific process including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of complex and subtle patient needs and interventions.
Knowledge of evidence-based practice, science of quality improvement, patient safety measures, and building patient-centered care systems.
Knowledge of infection control standards and protocols.
Knowledge of State of Alaska Immunization Program policies and procedures.
Knowledge of diversity and cultural difference of Native American populations, and the ability to appreciate cultural differences and their effect on healthcare delivery.
Ability to perform minor surgical procedures such as wound debridement, incision and drainage, removal of skin lesions, removal of foreign bodies, and wound closure after providing adequate anesthesia.
Ability to perform routine diagnostic procedures including lab draws and tests, complete well woman exams, and perform and interpret x-rays.
Ability to apply casts and splints.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with personnel in the clinic as well as personnel at referral centers and other agencies.
Ability to participate in emergency call schedule, which includes working evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Ability to work with personal computer and utilize a variety of software applications, including database and office software systems.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact and sensitivity.
Skill in identifying factors that adversely impact health status and are not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods.
Skilled in critical thinking, deductive reasoning and decision making.
Skill in prioritizing and planning.
Skill in use of personal computer, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and a variety of job-related software applications.
Completion of a residency in FP or IM, or completion of an accredited Advance Practice Nurse or Nurse Practitioner Program, or accredited PA program.
Must have and maintain a permanent, full, and unrestricted license as MD, DO, NP or PA in any U.S. State or Territory. Eligible for licensure in Alaska with prescriptive privileges including controlled substances.
Must obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges.
Current BLS certification, ACLS certification, and PALS certification.
Must present vaccination documentation or submit to immunity testing for Tdap, hepatitis B, measles, varicella, and influenza within 3 months of hire.
Possession or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska with a clean driving record.
Must successfully pass a criminal and background check.
Compliance with our Employee Health Policy is a condition of employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screenings and/or immunizations within 3 months of your start date. Jobs designated at Yakutat Community Health Center (YCHC), require that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, and T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis).

Nice To Haves

Prefer 5 years’ experience in primary care with a strong preference for additional emergency/trauma experience.
Experience working with the Native American populations preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides primary health care at an IHS/HRSA funded facility in the city and borough of Yakutat. Primary care includes comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment as well as referral when indicated.
Provides urgent/emergent care for both beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries. This may include the initiation of ACLS/ATLS guidelines, trauma care, cold injury, fracture management, suturing, and management of mental health emergencies. Patients requiring emergency transfer to another facility must be stabilized prior to medical evacuation. In urgent/emergent situations the provider must supervise and direct the care delivered by adjunctive personnel.
Collaborate with specialists when indicated.
Order, perform, and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays.
Provides home visits if patients are unable to travel to the clinic for care.
Documentation of patient visits and communications utilizing the YCHC electronic medical record (EMR).
Involves the patient’s support system in planning and care to the degree that the patient wishes them to be involved.
Complies with the policies and procedures that govern YCHC.
Conducts care related activities considering efficiency and cost.
Serves as the primary patient advocate.
Serve as a resource for patients, staff, and the community regarding health-related issues.
Dispenses medications from a limited formulary.
Must comply with federal laws and regulations as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Performs related duties.