Pediatric Initiative Clinical Champion (MD/NP/PA)

NORTHEAST VALLEY HEALTH CORPORATION•Sun Valley, CA

About The Position

The Pediatric Initiative Clinical Champion is a practicing pediatric clinician at NEVHC who collaborates with clinicians, the departments of Quality, Health Equity, and Innovation, nursing, and operations to lead projects that align NEVHC pediatrics with best practices. The role develops implementation workflows that fit existing clinic operations, coordinates with internal and external project staff, and monitors and reports on project progress. It also supports clinician education, keeps current with relevant pediatric recommendations, seeks aligned grant and study opportunities, and researches and analyzes data for project and medical director review. The position reports to the Medical Director of Pediatrics. Northeast Valley Health Corporation provides equal employment opportunities and complies with applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved medical school with an M.D. or D.O. degree and successful completion of an approved internship and residency; or graduate of an approved nurse practitioner program with an N.P. degree; or graduate of an approved physician assistant program with a P.A. degree.
Board eligible or board certified.
Current California Physician and Surgeon's License, California Nurse Practitioner License and Furnishing Number, or California Physician Assistant License.
Working knowledge of NEVHC pediatric initiatives and pediatric best practices.
Thorough working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and contemporary general office practices and procedures.
Math skills sufficient to prepare routine spreadsheets and calculate or balance invoices and expense reports.
Basic leadership skills.
Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs, electronic health record systems, and database systems.
Effective verbal and written communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and others.
Effective work organization skills and ability to work effectively as a team player.
Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment.
Sensitivity to the different cultures represented among members and staff; ability to listen and communicate professionally and caringly with people from diverse cultures and lifestyles.
Ability to set priorities and work effectively despite interruptions and under minimal supervision; self-starter, reliable, and dependable.
Demonstrated proficiency with the electronic health record database within three months of attending training session(s).
Fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing).
Ability to solve problems and make routine recommendations.
Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality about health care and other patient/client information.
Current California driver's license, appropriate insurance coverage, and a driving record acceptable to NEVHC's insurance carrier, if required to drive on the job.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish (speaking, translating, reading, and writing) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Practice as a pediatric clinician at NEVHC and perform the duties specified in the applicable job description.
Lead projects aligning NEVHC pediatrics with AAP Bright Futures Recommendations for Pediatric Preventive Health Care, pediatric best practices, and additional external requirements, including those of health plans, Medi-Cal for Kids and Teens, and CCS.
Collaborate with the program manager of Pediatric Health Equity and Special Projects and the Pediatric Medical Director on pediatric initiatives.
Design implementation workflows that fit existing clinic flow; meet with internal and external project staff; monitor and report project progress.
Collaborate with pediatric clinicians to present an article of the month or case of the month at the monthly pediatric provider meeting.
Keep abreast of recommendations from expert bodies such as the Global Initiative for Asthma, the US Preventive Services Task Force, and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and collaborate on implementing them as feasible.
Seek grant and study opportunities aligned with pediatric initiatives and goals.
Develop and maintain clinical skills through seminars, workshops, or other training and education; complete mandatory training.
Develop and maintain working knowledge of NEVHC policies and procedures and interpret them for others.
Research, gather, and analyze data and prepare reports for review and action by the project team and medical director.