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Job description
Provides comprehensive family medicine services within the scope of training and experience to people of all ages and genders.
SEARHC
is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.
Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.
Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
Provides comprehensive primary care including, but not limited to, diagnosis, treatment, minor procedures, coordination of care, referrals, preventative care, prenatal care and health maintenance to a dedicated panel of patients, including those in the Wrangell Long-term Care environment.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of services is accordance with SEARHC policy.
Provides optimal patient experience using strong listening and communication skills.
Builds long-term patient care relationships.
Consults SEARHC physician as needed for patient care and uses other access to specialists as needed (i.e., AristaMD, ANMC providers, etc.).
Provides medical services at facilities within the SEARHC care network and other facilities and locations listed in SEARHC’s compact and funding agreement with the Indian Health Services.
Actively participates in SEARHC quality patient care initiatives and quality assurance programs.
Actively participates in provider meetings, clinic meetings, and SEARHC medical staff functions
Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required
State of Alaska Medical License as an NP or PA
Board-certified in specialty by accrediting body
Maintains active, unrestricted DEA registration.
Maintains active SEARHC medical staff privileges
BLS required
Experience Required
Two years of experience as a practicing provider
Additional clinical experience or training prior to practice as a licensed provider may be considered by the Medical Director of Primary Care Clinics to meet this minimum experience requirement.
Knowledge of
Primary health care practices and principles
Basic emergency care and protocol where appropriate
Common disease processes and pharmacology
Standards of care, EMTALA, HIPAA, health care risk management principles, medical ethics, and medical malpractice principles
Skills in
Effective communication skill and ability to interact with staff and patients
Operating essential basic medical equipment
Making proper assessments based upon history, exam, lab, x-ray, and other data
Incorporating health promotion and health prevention activities into patient care
Educating patients and family members about diagnoses, treatment plan alternatives, risks, options, and medications
Providing high-quality health care services including the performance of medical procedures appropriate to the outpatient and emergency care setting
Ability to
Promote teamwork and collaboration.
Resolve conflict.
Efficiently utilize electronic medical record and other clinically-required technology.
Carefully listen to patients and family members.
Clearly express ideas through oral and written communication.
Efficiently analyze complex situations and solve problems.
Effectively implement clinical program strategies.
Work Environment:
Full-time, M-F
Required Certifications
:
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Nurse Practitioner License - Alaska State Board of Nursing
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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Worksite address
wrangell, AK, 99929, US
Who can apply
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