LOWER ELWHA KLALLAM TRIBE
Job Description
MID-LEVEL CLINIC PROVIDER
Psychiatry ARNP/PA-C, Chronic Pain Management
OVERVIEW: The ARNP or PA-C provides comprehensive health care to all patients of the Lower Elwha Health Clinic, including management of psychiatric medications and chronic pain. He/she may be required to provide acute medical treatment at other times including evaluating patients in the hospital or nursing homes on weekdays and weekends.
WORK LOCATION: Lower Elwha Health Clinic
SUPERVISED BY: Medical Director
POSITION STATUS: Full Time, 40 Hrs/week
SALARY LEVEL: Minimum $42.00/hour
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8 AM to 5 PM
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Current PA-C or ARNP Licensure in Washington State
Current ACLS and BLS certification, or obtain with 6 months of hire
Knowledge and competence in family medicine, minor orthopedics and minor surgical procedures
Knowledge and competence in management of psychiatric medications, addiction medicine and pain management
DATA 2000 waiver training; or ability to complete within 3 months of hire
Ability to work successfully with other health care professionals, patients and community
Demonstrated ability to be a team player
Knowledge of cultural sensitivity issues and ability to work with entire patient population
Ability to handle conflict and crisis in a professional manner
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Professional manner and appearance in all work activities
Documentation of and maintenance of CME requirements
Must be able to pass Washington State Patrol background check
Must be able to pass drug screen
OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working within a Native American or Tribal health care system
Experience working with patients with substance use disorders
Working knowledge of cultural sensitivity issues involved in tribal health care
Familiarity with NextGen and Electronic Health Record data systems
Ability to work flexible hours and provide cross-coverage for physician if needed
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides comprehensive health care to all patients of the Lower Elwha Health Department
Provides health care, including medication management, to substance use disorder clients at Klallam Counseling Services, which is part of the Lower Elwha Health Department
Primary responsibility will be patient care with limited administrative duties
Triage, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic injuries and illness within scope of training
Management of patients' psychiatric medication
Management of patients with chronic pain on opioids, including DATA 2000 waiver training capabilities
Consultation with staff physician(s) when clinically indicated
Orders and interprets lab and x-ray data appropriately within scope of training
Initiates appropriate referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
Adheres to Contract Health Services managed care guidelines and priorities
Documents all patient encounters immediately via NextGen Electronic Health Record
All chart notes to be documented in E.H.R., such as addendum notes, recording outside medications, prescription refills, chart reviews and all other pertinent medical information that may be scanned into the record since last visit
Attend clinic staff meetings and health department meetings as assigned as well as participate in team drills, codes and promotion and participation of quality improvement activities
Perform all clinic activities within CLIA and OSHA standards with appropriate education and monitoring of other staff personnel as appropriate
Adhere to all approved policies and procedures of the clinic and the tribal organization
Participate in policy development, committees and projects as assigned by the Medical Director
Work in coordinated manner with other providers of the clinic and the health department to provide comprehensive quality care to all patients
SUPERVISION
The mid-level provider will be under the medical and administrative supervision of the Medical Director/Clinic staff physician
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires prolonged standing and sitting, stooping and bending
Use of basic office equipment such as computers and clinical equipment
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a primary care outpatient clinic environment
Involves extensive interpersonal contact with staff and patients
Possible flex of shift for evening hours required
As with all positions of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, this position is Indian Preference in hiring
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