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This is a benefit eligible part time position (32 hours per week - 4 days) working on-site at our Heart of the City Health Center - 100 Cherry St Se.
OVERVIEW OF POSITION:
Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) or applicable Medical Director and with guidance from a collaborating physician, the Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant is responsible for medical care consistent with accepted professional standards.
Must adhere to the organizational Policies, Procedures, Code of Ethics, and all licensing and accreditation standards of the position. Must represent the organization’s Mission in all actions and communications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide excellent direct patient care in a comprehensive, compassionate, and team-based manner.
Assist in the coordination and/or supervision of prevention services for patients.
Provide medical evaluation and treatment of ill patients based on scientific knowledge.
Provide medical care to all patients within the expectations of the specialty hired into.
Adult Medicine: Primary care for adults (17+) with a focus on prevention and disease management.
Pediatrics: Primary care for infants, children, and adolescents with a focus on prevention and disease management.
OB/GYN: Obstetric and gynecologic care for all with needs.
Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for each patient.
Prescribe medication, referrals, and diagnostic studies when indicated.
Recommend lifestyle changes as appropriate to improve health and quality of life.
Follow and interpret diagnostic results, ensuring that patients are notified of results and next steps.
Promote team-based care to better serve patients, including collaboration with MA, nursing staff, RD, pharmacist, community health workers, behavioral health, optometrists, and dentists.
Provide coverage for patients when other providers take leave.
Participate in after-hours call.
Participate in regular chart review with collaborative physician per agreement.
Participate in the peer review process.
Follow clinic policies, procedures, and protocols to achieve Cherry Street Services Inc. goals and objectives.
Strive to achieve high-quality metrics under Cherry Health’s Quality Assurance program.
Serve as a liaison with the medical community and maintain linkages with external agencies and organizations.
Attend regular internal and external meetings to support clinical program and agency goals.
Understand and adhere to CSHS’s compliance standards, Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest Policy, and HIPAA.
Keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state, and CSHS regulations, laws, and policies as they evolve.
Perform other duties as assigned.
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:
Basic Life Support/CPR training as required by license and/or certification.
Tact and professionalism when interacting with others in person or by phone.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff.
Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions.
Strong oral communication skills with diverse individuals and groups.
Good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions.
Ability to work with limited supervision and accept/utilize feedback.
Ability to maintain agency and client confidentiality.
Ability to work in various settings (office, telehealth, mobile medical unit, nursing home, other Cherry Health sites).
Ability to work effectively with people of different cultures.
Excellent bedside manner and time management skills.
COMPETENCIES:
Customer Service
Collaboration
Integrity
Respect
Professionalism
Learning
KEY VALUES:
Customer Service
Collaboration
Integrity
Respect
Professionalism
EDUCATION / LICENSES / CERTIFICATES:
EXPERIENCE:
Two years’ experience working in a primary care clinic setting as an advanced practice provider required or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Possible exposure to patients/clients with illnesses and/or infections. Frequent telephone and computer use, requiring manual dexterity for writing and computer use. Sitting, standing or walking for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. May require bending, squatting, or kneeling and lifting up to 50 pounds. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
CLIENT POPULATION SERVED:
May serve all patient populations consistent with specialty.
Who we are:
Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, residential re-entry services, school-based health centers and more.
Our Mission:
Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved.
Our Vision:
Our community will be healthier because we will seek out and welcome those who need our services. All will be treated as family with integrated, coordinated care to improve health and personal well-being.
Our Values:
Benefits:
Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings dependent on employment status. Check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below!
Our policy is to offer all employees and applicants for employment equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or any other protected category.
Federally Qualified Health Centers participate in the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program. Clinicians who serve at least two years full-time at an FQHC can receive up to $75,000 in tax-free loan repayment (or up to $100,000 in some Substance Use Disorder Workforce categories). Half-time service is also eligible at a reduced award. Eligibility extends to NPs, PAs, CNMs, CRNAs, and physicians with qualifying education debt.
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