Pediatric Initiative Clinical Champion (MD/NP/PA)

NORTHEAST VALLEY HEALTH CORPORATION • Los Angeles, CA

9d • $82 - $138

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 and innovate pediatric projects aligned with best practices. The role spearheads initiatives supporting AAP Bright Futures Recommendations for Pediatric Preventative Health Care, best practices in pediatric care, and other external requirements, including those from health plans, Medi-Cal for Kids and Teens, and CCS. The Champion designs implementation workflows that fit existing clinic operations, coordinates with internal and external project staff, and monitors and reports project progress.

The position also supports pediatric provider education, keeps current with recommendations from expert bodies, pursues relevant grant and study opportunities, maintains clinical skills and policy knowledge, and researches and analyzes data for project teams and the Medical Director. The role reports to the Medical Director of Pediatrics.

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, expense reports, and similar items.
• 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 individuals from diverse cultures and lifestyles.
• Ability to set task 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).

Responsibilities

• Practice as a pediatric clinician at NEVHC and perform the duties associated with that role.
• Lead projects aligning NEVHC pediatrics with AAP Bright Futures Recommendations for Pediatric Preventative Health Care, pediatric best practices, and additional external requirements, in collaboration with the program manager of Pediatric Health Equity and Special Projects and the Pediatric Medical Director.
• Design implementation workflows that fit existing clinic flow; meet with internal and external project staff; and 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, including the Global Initiative for Asthma, US Preventative Services Task Force, and Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and collaborate to support their implementation where feasible.
• Seek grant and study opportunities that align with pediatric initiatives and goals.
• Develop and maintain clinical skills through seminars, workshops, or other training and education, and comply with mandatory training requirements.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed