Provider - OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner

Unicare Community Health Center Inc, Recruiter•Ontario, CA

About The Position

At Unicare, we strive to provide high quality health care to the community we serve. Our goal is to provide easily accessible, comprehensive, and affordable health care to every family member, while reducing visits to emergency rooms and urgent care facilities. Our mission is to be a community health care organization that treats everyone with dignity and, respect and cultural sensitivity to help create an environment in which all can prosper. Job Summary To provide consultation, diagnosis and treatment of related medical conditions, under supervision of Women’s Health Director.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years Ob/Gyn experience preferred;
Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of modem medicine related to public health services; general knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to public health;
Knowledge of EHR and Microsoft Office
Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of California
Active AANP Certification
DEA Certification
Current BLS certification.
Excellent patient care and time management skills
Ability to work independently and without direct supervision
Flexible, strong multi-prioritizing skills and time management skills.
Demonstrate the skills to provide age-appropriate care to the clients of the clinic.
Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients and records progress.
Design treatment plans.
Demonstrate knowledge of the principals of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to interpret information relative to the patients age related needs.
A comprehensive knowledge of primary care in outpatient settings.
Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.
Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to corporate mission.
Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities.

Responsibilities

Conducts exams on Ob/Gyn patients, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.
Administers or orders diagnostic tests, blood work, and interprets test results.
Review preventive health needs with patients.
Performs Gyn procedures such as IUD insertion and removal, Nexplanon insertion and removal, colposcopy, etc.
Manage Ob/Gyn patients through the perinatal period, including: Confirming/dating pregnancy Educating on pregnancy health Performing Ultrasounds Monitoring fetal activity
Address infertility concerns as required.
Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.
Provides health education regarding health maintenance especially in the realm of STD prevention.
Provide sexually transmitted disease diagnosis, treatment, and education.
Educate on available contraception and birth control options. Prescribe medications and contraception.
Provide menopause education and counseling.
Screen for domestic violence, substance abuse, and high-risk behaviors.
Diagnosing female-related disease processes including: Breast, ovarian, cervical cancer Hormone changes/menopause Ovarian cysts Female infertility Urogynecological disorders
Prescreens cases requiring review by the Women’s Health Director and/or Medical Director.
As directed by the Women’s Health Director, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.
Required to have the ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels and with external customers.
Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
Maintain current Nurse Practitioner license, BLS certification.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with Women’s Health Director concerning appropriate treatment.
Participates in staff meetings, planning meetings and other meetings as needed.
Participates in the program's ongoing quality assurance monitoring.
Exporting date for Ob patients to make sure all entries are properly documented.
Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
Attendance and punctuality are necessary.
Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to problem solve and be self-motivated.
Able to work independently with little or no supervision.
Must have a commitment to excellence and high standards.
Must have excellent written and oral skills, strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Must have ability to multitask, manage priorities and workflow.
Required to have versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm and have acute attention to detail. Able to operate computer software with training.
Expected to have strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to understand and follow written/verbal instructions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with men and women of diverse races, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment.
Supervise nurse practitioner students, medical assistants and volunteer Ob/Gyn health workers.