Primary Care Provider

Indian Health Service • Pendleton, OR

291d • $100,148 - $264,485

About The Position

The Primary Care Provider (PCP) will provide patient centered care to those patients requiring primary care services along with utilizing the Primary Care Team Model of Care. The PCP will provide both technical and clinical advice to the PCP team on Best Demonstrated Practices and American Academy of Family Physicians Guidelines (or other nationally recognized guidelines). The PCP will be responsible for providing comprehensive primary care to all ages of patients. The PCP will also collaborate with other Yellowhawk Departments to provide comprehensive care. The PCP will have some required administrative duties, to include supporting and being a part of leadership initiatives, attending meetings, and performing Quality Assurance and Improvement Projects. The PCP will develop and maintain relationships and partnerships that advance all of Yellowhawk's health initiatives. The PCP will report directly to the Chief Medical Officer. All duties and responsibilities will be performed in accordance with the Yellowhawk Mission and Vision statements.

Requirements

• Medical Degree (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Completion of an accredited Residency and board certified through the American Board of Family Medicine or American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians.
• Completion of an accredited program for PA-C/FNP and certified through their governing board.
• A minimum of three years in verifiable experience in Primary Care, Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Pediatrics or combination of experience that is equal to or greater than three years as a PA-C/FNP.
• Current, active and unrestricted DEA registration.
• Current, active, unrestricted state license as a Physician, PA, FNP; Oregon license preferred. Must obtain an Oregon license within 90 days of employment.
• Electronic health record experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, in any situation.
• Demonstrated skill in developing work processes, policies, and implementing quality improvement measures.
• Effective ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.
• Ability to use tact, diplomacy, and solution-based thinking with all sensitive issues and special situations.
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyze and synthesize documents and materials.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office programs, EHRs, and/or other relevant software.
• Must possess and maintain BLS certification within ninety (90)-days of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain insurance requirements to operate General Services Administration vehicles.
• Must submit to and pass a reference and criminal background check and a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and/or knowledge of history, culture and health needs of Native American communities preferred.
• Experience in a Tribal healthcare system.
• RPMS-EHR experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to assigned team (RN/MA's) in the treatment of care of patients.
• Provides medical screening, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and prevention services to all eligible patients in an outpatient clinic.
• Documents all patient visits legibly and completed within two business days using a SOAP format.
• Executes various diagnostic tests, analyzes and documents reports and findings.
• Prescribes and administers medications and treatment plans.
• Orders referrals for medical patients for specialized treatment when the patient's medical needs are beyond the limits of the medical facility and/or beyond the scope of the medical provider.
• Creates positive external relationships while coordinating referral services with other medical practitioners and medical facilities.
• Maintains records in compliance with professional, federal and other applicable guidelines; assures compliance with all accrediting agencies and with Yellowhawk policies and procedures.
• Serve as a resource regarding medical issues to other Yellowhawk Departments.
• Reviews all secondary referrals to ensure they are medically appropriate and within current Purchased/Referred Care priority guidelines.
• Provides specialty services and clinics per program directives and needs; and assists with the training and education of patients, Health Commission members, Yellowhawk employees and student interns.
• Quality Assurance and Improvement Projects.
• Assist with departmental and organization accreditations; Patient-Centered Primary Care Home (PCPCH), Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care Inc. (AAAHC).
• Collaborate and develop relationships with internal departments and outside provider/groups.
• Will report to the Chief Medical Officer or Medical Administrator any concerns regarding patient care.
• Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Administrator on development and maintenance of standing orders, clinical policies, and quality assurance standards that are pertinent to the medical departments.
• Participate in the development of departmental and Yellowhawk-wide annual work plans, progress reports, and monthly administrative reports.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center Policy Manual and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• May be required to cover the duties of the Chief Medical Officer in the event of their absence.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees