Advanced Practice Provider Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree as a Physician Assistant, or Registered Nurse with a master’s degree or post-master’s certificate as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP).
• Physician Assistant license with prescriptive privileges from the State of Washington, or Washington State ARNP license with prescriptive privileges.
• DEA controlled substances registration.
• Physician Assistant certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR/AED) certification, to be obtained at hire.
• Successful completion of CHC credentialing and privileging review upon hire and re-credentialing as appropriate.
• Verified immunity to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), and varicella (chickenpox), demonstrated through vaccination records or titer results; accommodation requests may be reviewed case by case.
• Proficiency in reading, speaking, understanding, and writing English.
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed, work effectively in a team, organize and coordinate multiple activities, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure and emergency situations and solve problems creatively.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills.
• Education and training in specialized care such as prenatal care, family practice, pediatrics, or obstetrics.
• At least 0.5 FTE of patient care within the field of training during the past year.
• CPT-4 coding experience.
• ICD-10 coding experience.
• Experience with healthcare information systems, such as electronic health records and practice management systems.
• Experience in a multiple-provider medical practice.
• Experience working with low-income, multi-ethnic populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to patients of all ages in accordance with Washington State licensing requirements and professional scope of practice.
• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic medical services to CHC patients.
• Make reasonable and sound medical assessments and treatment plans.
• Obtain complete medical histories and physical data from patients.
• Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Consult with physicians when indicated in managing patients’ acute and chronic medical needs.
• Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Synthesize data to determine preliminary diagnoses and therapeutic plans, applying principles of prevention.
• Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Promote medical care through direct patient care and education.
• Identify special needs of CHC patients and work with staff to address those needs.
• Participate in Quality Improvement and Utilization Management programs and activities.
• Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide therapeutic intervention according to accepted guidelines or protocols.
• Coordinate care delivery with appropriate clinical staff to ensure quality of care.
• Adhere to attendance standards to support daily operations and continuity of patient care.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Up to 160 hours of vacation time every 12 months, prorated by FTE.
• Paid sick leave.
• 10 paid holidays.
• 403(b) Safe Harbor retirement plan with employer match.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• $0.75 per hour for employees who demonstrate proficiency in a second language.
• Comprehensive benefits package addressing health, time off, retirement, and career advancement needs.