Clinician
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc., Montgomery Village, MD, United States
Overview
Responsible for delivering comprehensive reproductive and sexual health care, including but not limited to gynecology, sexually transmitted infections, family planning/contraception provision, abortion care, gender affirming hormone therapy and mid-life services. Act as part of the medical services team providing care according to PPMW protocols and operational processes. Provide high quality care delivered in a customer service driven environment.
Responsibilities
Secure a complete health history, including obstetric, gynecologic, contraceptive, medical, surgical, sexual, family health, and psycho-social factors; record findings accurately and succinctly.
Perform physical examinations with emphasis on the reproductive system, including breast examination, pelvic examination, cancer screening tests, diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections, and other specialized procedures as indicated by medical policy.
Provide direct medical care to patients for core services after observation and approval; this may include family planning, surgical abortion, medication abortion and colposcopy service.
Perform and interpret ultrasound for gestational dating and IUD localization.
Provide all aspects of abortion care allowed by law and within PPMW Medical Standards and Guidelines and protocols.
Serve as a telephone resource person for client or medical information calls.
Participate in accomplishing customer-focused goals.
Provide referrals and assure follow-up.
Perform order and interpret diagnostic studies as indicated and permitted by affiliate medical protocols.
Consult with VP of Medical Affairs, VP of Patient Services, Clinical Services Director and/or Clinical Services Coordinator as needed to ensure compliance with PPMW standards and guidelines.
After observation and approval, and if qualified according to PPMW requirements for mid-level Colposcopist, may provide skilled colposcopy services for patients requiring such treatment for abnormal pap smears.
Provide ongoing specialized preceptor duties, such as training for residents, nurse practitioners and Registered Nurse students.
Assist in emergencies as needed.
Participate in after-hours emergency call triage nursing per PPMW protocol.
Participate in risk and quality management activities, including recording adverse events, occurrence reporting and maintenance of abortion complication data.
Provide health instruction including family planning, nutrition, sexual counseling, and principles of health promotion and maintenance.
Work independently to maintain up-to-date knowledge in the health care field via attending seminars and workshops, and reading relevant material.
Support and encourage a culture that facilitates information sharing between sites and other PPMW departments, and participates in ongoing feedback with colleagues.
Incorporate customer satisfaction into all aspects of the work and encourage team to evaluate and improve systems.
Demonstrate flexibility and teamwork; understand the interaction between this position and others with whom the position works directly and indirectly.
Ensure that interactions reflect PPMW values of integrity, partnership, customer focus, communication and quality.
Support diversity efforts to provide culturally and linguistically competent services; develop awareness and knowledge of diversity matters.
Complete all responsibilities according to established protocols, policies and standard practices in customer service, quality assurance and regulatory compliance programs such as HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA and Title X.
Collaborate with the health team and other community agencies and resources (e.g., physicians, local health departments, social services, nutritionists, dentists, and parent education groups) through joint planning and coordination of activities to provide comprehensive care.
Participate in Risk Management and Quality Assurance program, medical committee meetings and other agency and center meetings as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Procedures and Qualifications
Must meet requirements for clinicians performing IUC insertion and removal, implant insertion and removal, medication abortion, ultrasounds, and colposcopies as outlined in PPMW Medical Protocols.
Must be granted clinical privileges by the Chief Medical Officer or Designee with a copy kept in the personnel file.
Must follow protocols for performing IUC insertion and removal, implant insertion and removal, medication abortion, ultrasounds, and colposcopies as outlined in PPMW Medical Protocols.
Must be available to perform IUC insertion and removal, implant insertion and removal, medication abortion, and ultrasounds at all PPMW sites, as needed and determined by the clinical leadership team.
Current DC, MD, or VA license as an NP or CNM. National certification preferred.
Three to five years clinical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current CPR certification required. ACLS recommended.
Proficiency with IUC insertion and removal preferred; proficiency with contraceptive implant insertion and removal preferred.
Ultrasound skills and Medication abortion training must be accomplished within 3 months of hire with ongoing demonstration of competency.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to manage a workload of approximately 3.5 patients per hour.
Maintain professional, positive attitude with proven ability to contribute effectively to highly functioning work teams.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to interact with a diverse population.
Travel to any PPMW health center may be requested.
Must be highly organized and extremely detail oriented.
Excellent computer, interpersonal and listening skills.
Must be able to work independently and cooperatively with team members.
Commitment to the mission and goals of Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington.
Benefits and Compensation
Salary: $60.00 - $75.00 hourly
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Responsible for delivering comprehensive reproductive and sexual health care, including but not limited to gynecology, sexually transmitted infections, family planning/contraception provision, abortion care, gender affirming hormone therapy and mid-life services. Act as part of the medical services team providing care according to PPMW protocols and operational processes. Provide high quality care delivered in a customer service driven environment.
Responsibilities
Secure a complete health history, including obstetric, gynecologic, contraceptive, medical, surgical, sexual, family health, and psycho-social factors; record findings accurately and succinctly.
Perform physical examinations with emphasis on the reproductive system, including breast examination, pelvic examination, cancer screening tests, diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections, and other specialized procedures as indicated by medical policy.
Provide direct medical care to patients for core services after observation and approval; this may include family planning, surgical abortion, medication abortion and colposcopy service.
Perform and interpret ultrasound for gestational dating and IUD localization.
Provide all aspects of abortion care allowed by law and within PPMW Medical Standards and Guidelines and protocols.
Serve as a telephone resource person for client or medical information calls.
Participate in accomplishing customer-focused goals.
Provide referrals and assure follow-up.
Perform order and interpret diagnostic studies as indicated and permitted by affiliate medical protocols.
Consult with VP of Medical Affairs, VP of Patient Services, Clinical Services Director and/or Clinical Services Coordinator as needed to ensure compliance with PPMW standards and guidelines.
After observation and approval, and if qualified according to PPMW requirements for mid-level Colposcopist, may provide skilled colposcopy services for patients requiring such treatment for abnormal pap smears.
Provide ongoing specialized preceptor duties, such as training for residents, nurse practitioners and Registered Nurse students.
Assist in emergencies as needed.
Participate in after-hours emergency call triage nursing per PPMW protocol.
Participate in risk and quality management activities, including recording adverse events, occurrence reporting and maintenance of abortion complication data.
Provide health instruction including family planning, nutrition, sexual counseling, and principles of health promotion and maintenance.
Work independently to maintain up-to-date knowledge in the health care field via attending seminars and workshops, and reading relevant material.
Support and encourage a culture that facilitates information sharing between sites and other PPMW departments, and participates in ongoing feedback with colleagues.
Incorporate customer satisfaction into all aspects of the work and encourage team to evaluate and improve systems.
Demonstrate flexibility and teamwork; understand the interaction between this position and others with whom the position works directly and indirectly.
Ensure that interactions reflect PPMW values of integrity, partnership, customer focus, communication and quality.
Support diversity efforts to provide culturally and linguistically competent services; develop awareness and knowledge of diversity matters.
Complete all responsibilities according to established protocols, policies and standard practices in customer service, quality assurance and regulatory compliance programs such as HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA and Title X.
Collaborate with the health team and other community agencies and resources (e.g., physicians, local health departments, social services, nutritionists, dentists, and parent education groups) through joint planning and coordination of activities to provide comprehensive care.
Participate in Risk Management and Quality Assurance program, medical committee meetings and other agency and center meetings as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Procedures and Qualifications
Must meet requirements for clinicians performing IUC insertion and removal, implant insertion and removal, medication abortion, ultrasounds, and colposcopies as outlined in PPMW Medical Protocols.
Must be granted clinical privileges by the Chief Medical Officer or Designee with a copy kept in the personnel file.
Must follow protocols for performing IUC insertion and removal, implant insertion and removal, medication abortion, ultrasounds, and colposcopies as outlined in PPMW Medical Protocols.
Must be available to perform IUC insertion and removal, implant insertion and removal, medication abortion, and ultrasounds at all PPMW sites, as needed and determined by the clinical leadership team.
Current DC, MD, or VA license as an NP or CNM. National certification preferred.
Three to five years clinical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current CPR certification required. ACLS recommended.
Proficiency with IUC insertion and removal preferred; proficiency with contraceptive implant insertion and removal preferred.
Ultrasound skills and Medication abortion training must be accomplished within 3 months of hire with ongoing demonstration of competency.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to manage a workload of approximately 3.5 patients per hour.
Maintain professional, positive attitude with proven ability to contribute effectively to highly functioning work teams.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to interact with a diverse population.
Travel to any PPMW health center may be requested.
Must be highly organized and extremely detail oriented.
Excellent computer, interpersonal and listening skills.
Must be able to work independently and cooperatively with team members.
Commitment to the mission and goals of Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington.
Benefits and Compensation
Salary: $60.00 - $75.00 hourly
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