Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP/PA) - School Based, Vashon Island HS. (.2 FTE)
Purpose
The Advanced Practice Provider ensures appropriate comprehensive health care to support the clinical care team in achieving Neighborcare’s goals for quality care, productivity and patient satisfaction. Perform independent clinical activities, and collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants when appropriate to achieve quality patient care. Work in partnership and joint accountability with other lead team members to achieve Neighborcare’s Mission and Guiding Principles and goals.
In this position you will:
Provide patient centered preventative care, as well as diagnoses and treatment of acute and chronic conditions
Identify the need for referrals and provide overall care coordination in a team-based setting
Assure accurate and timely completion of all clinical records; Completion of paperwork in a team-based approach
Completing necessary paperwork for patient care such as, prior authorizations and communications with outside specialists
Timely response to communications and test results; Provide feedback to appropriate teams and/or individuals when necessary
Maintain confidentiality of all client information.
Attend required in service/training/staff meetings as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned. Occasionally will need to have some flexibility in hours to meet the needs of the families, and schedule work hours throughout a calendar year.
Key Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Knowledge and understanding of Washington State confidentiality and consent regulations for adolescent health services
Knowledge of community resources, including insurance and Medicaid eligibility requirements
Knowledge of and proficient in the use of Excel, Word, and Outlook
Knowledge of cultural and social determinants of health
Ability to organize data, calendars, monthly reports, and feedback on activities
Ability to develop relationships between Neighborcare Health, schools, and SBHCs to expand services and deliver resources
Ability to meet and comply with HIPAA/Confidentiality policies and procedures
Ability to willingly accept responsibility, organize and problem solve, and follow-up on tasks
Ability to analyze patient care data
Ability to listen actively and respond to patients, school staff, parents, and staff members in a timely, competent manner both verbally and non-verbally
Ability to adapt to the needs of our patients and clinics
Ability to manage projects with critical deadlines and goals
Ability to effectively perform job duties under a high level of activity, difficult people, and a variety of conditions and restraints
Ability to work independently or as part of a team, and take initiative, be flexible, and work in multiple settings
Ability to follow written and verbal directions and to complete assigned tasks
Ability to be detail oriented and multi-task
Ability to read, write and communicate in English and understand basic math
Ability to learn from directions, observations and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment
Ability to work with supervision, receiving instructions/feedback, coaching/counseling and or action/discipline
Ability to demonstrate predictable, reliable and timely attendance; ability to be reliable and punctual
Ability to consistently demonstrate trustworthiness and respectful behavior
Skill in oral, written and interpersonal communication
Skill in time management
Skill in applying the Neighborcare Health Customer Service Standards
Required Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Active ARNP or Physician Assistant license by WA State DOH
Active DEA licensure
Board certified
Current BLS certification
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of experience in the field of pediatric healthcare, preferably working with low income, multi-ethnic populations, school-based health, and/or developmental pediatrics
Bilingual desirable
Willingness to assist at multiple Neighborcare Health clinic sites
Valid Washington State driver’s license required and proof of automobile insurance
Our Mission
The mission of Neighborcare Health is to provide comprehensive health care to families and individuals who have difficulty accessing care; respond with sensitivity to the needs of our culturally diverse patients; and advocate and work with others to improve the overall health status of the communities we serve.
About our Service Commitments
Our service commitments were created by staff members, leaders, board members and patients. We use these as a guide and expectation for how we treat our patients and each other. You may learn more about our service commitments here, https://neighborcare.org/about-us/service-commitments/
Serving patients
Serving each other
A warm welcome
Caring
Respect
Working together
Trusting Relationship
About us
For 50 years, Neighborcare Health has been caring for our neighbors with essential medical and dental care, counseling, outreach, health education and more in Seattle, Vashon, and our newest dental clinic in Olympia! Our purpose is to improve health by engaging, educating, and empowering people in the communities we serve. We are looking to hire the best talent to support our culturally diverse workplace and community.
Compensation
The wage range for this position is a minimum $52.24/hour up to $75.24/hour maximum
Compensation will be determined based on years of relevant experience
Union: No
Full job description will be provided during the interview process
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)