Clinician

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Patient Services and with the medical oversight of the affiliate Medical Director, the clinician functions in an expanded role in the area of ambulatory reproductive health care.  Working within the context of affiliate medical protocols and the PPCO mission, the clinician will provide primary reproductive health care for women of all ages, and limited reproductive-related services to men.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and practices within PPFA Standards and Guidelines, PPCO Medical Standards & Protocols, and current literature in reproductive health care.
• Secures a complete health history, including obstetric, gynecologic, contraceptive, medical, surgical, sexual, family health, and psychosocial; and records findings accurately and succinctly.
• Performs three to four general screening physical examinations per hour, with special emphasis on the reproductive system, including breast, pelvic, cancer screening tests, diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections, and other types of more specialized procedures as may be indicated by medical policy.
• Responsible for onsite supervision of assigned Clinic Assistant(s) in coordination with the Clinic Coordinator and Director of Patient Services.
• Responsible for overall clinic flow and performance on clinic days.
• Performs, orders, and interprets diagnostic studies as indicated and permitted by affiliate medical protocols.
• Recognizes common gynecological and non-gynecological medical problems and other deviations from normal and provides management or referrals as appropriate.
• Provides unbiased, nonjudgmental general health education/counseling on all options to include family planning, nutrition, sexual counseling, contraceptive methods, pregnancy options, infertility, use of medications, sexually transmitted infections, and principles of health promotion and maintenance.
• Promotes the mission and services of PPCO through collaboration, research, community, education and marketing strategies.
• Meets current productivity standards of the organization.
• Works to ensure understanding and acceptance by colleagues, other professionals, consumers and the community at large, of the role of advanced practice nurses and physician assistants at PPCO.
• Supports training of clinic staff as needed.
• Appropriately codes all patient services following approved coding and billing practices.
• Performs quality assurance measures as indicated to ensure compliance with organizational, state and federal standards.
• Participates as a member of the PPCO medical team and as an active member of the clinic team.
• Interprets scientific studies based on knowledge of basic research principles.
• Recognizes ethical, legal, and professional issues inherent in providing care to women throughout the life cycle.
• Assumes additional responsibilities and performs other duties as appropriate and approved by the affiliate medical committee and consistent with the limitations of state licensure.
• Provides excellent customer service at all times.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• License or certification for advanced nurse practice, physician assistant, midwife or clinical nurse specialist within the state of Oklahoma
• Advanced practice training required; subsequent experience in reproductive health care preferred.
• National certification recommended.
• Ability to uphold the mission of PPCO
• Ability to respect patients’ rights and maintain patient confidentiality
• Basic business/personnel management skills recommended.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills required.

§         Knowledge of and ability to provide unbiased counseling on all reproductive health options

§         Must have reliable transportation and a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and valid automobile insurance at all times.

§         Ability to lift at least 25 pounds

Email resumes to ppco@ppfa.org today!