Cordova, Alaska
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Job Opening in Cordova, Alaska - The Native Village of Eyak is a federally recognized tribal government located on the southeastern shores of Prince William sound in the North Gulf Coast of Alaska. We are governed by a five member elected Council who upholds our constitution and bylaws and directs an executive director to implement projects and programs according to an approved strategic plan.
Ilanka Community Health Center (ICHC) is a program of the Native Village of Eyak (NVE). ICHC is a primary care clinic that cares for all patients, regardless of ability to pay. Midlevel practitioners provide primary medical care to all ICHC patients and clients per individual scope. This position makes referrals to other healthcare providers when more comprehensive or specialized care is needed. Ilanka Community Health Center promotes a team based approach to care.
This position has flexible scheduling.
Assesses the health status of the patient and performs diagnosis services which include securing medical histories and conducting examinations.
Accurately diagnoses and treats illnesses, injuries, and acute/chronic conditions within appropriate guidelines.
Determines course of care within individual scope, based on experience and training, collaborating with physicians and others as necessary.
Interprets a variety of diagnostic test results in order to define health problems and ascertain therapy required.
Selects/prescribes appropriate medication, including dosage, routes and frequency pattern, based upon accurate knowledge of patient characteristics and concurrent therapies.
Consults, collaborates, and makes patient referrals to physicians, other health care providers, and specialty clinics, both in and out of Cordova as needed.
Performs a variety of laboratory and infusion procedures.
Reviews x-rays and sonograms. Assures that a radiologist interprets all x-rays and sonograms.
Appropriately uses Electronic Medical Records for charting all aspects of care after initial examination through follow-up exams and discharge in accordance with rules and regulations and relevant state and federal law.
Provides services through home visits as necessary.
Provides health counseling and patient education.
Participates in community-wide health care activities such as health fairs, needs assessments, screening outreach, etc. as well as Native Village of Eyak outreach events when available.
Helps determine need for local specialty clinics.
Utilizes CPT and ICD-10 coding for patient encounters in order to accurately bill for services.
Completes all charts within 24 hours to ensure timely billing and that all billable revenue is obtained in accordance with laws, regulations and contracts.
Complies with various laws, rules, and regulations required of a health care facility.
Works with facility and medical staff through the processes of quality improvement, peer evaluation, professional and staff meetings, and state rules and regulations to ensure clinical standards are maintained at the facility.
Follows HIPAA guidelines and Privacy Rule.
Must maintain a neat and clean appearance.
Other duties as assigned.
Experience Requirement
Minimum of one year of primary care clinical experience. Minimum of one-year emergency/acute care clinical experience. Experience with healthcare information systems, such as electronic health record and practice management preferred.
Education Requirement
Successfully completed all courses and tests required to become a licensed PA-C and/or Nurse Practitioner, must have current Alaska License.
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Job Type: Full-time
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