Legacy Health
Location
Camas, Washington
Salary
$64 - $95 / HOUR
Provides in-person acute care to patients, emphasizing health promotion, illness prevention, and continuity of care. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to manage common acute and chronic illnesses while maintaining thorough clinical documentation.
Requires national certification as an Advanced Practice Clinician (NP or PA) with licensure in both Washington and Oregon. A minimum of one year of clinical experience in an urgent or primary care setting is required.
Key Responsibilities: Provides in-person acute care (virtual, when appropriate), emphasizing accessibility, health promotion, illness prevention and continuity of care to patients presenting with both minor and complex health issues. Regular hours to include early morning, evening and weekend hours to accommodate patient needs. Performs minor procedures as appropriate in an acute care setting. Appropriately triages patients to the proper site of care and works with support staff to schedule patient for appropriate follow-up care, as needed. Takes and documents a thorough history, exam, and assessment/ plan. Manages common acute and chronic illnesses. Discusses health concerns/diagnosis with patients, and families, collaborating with the Primary Care Provider (PCP). Together, PCP and APC determine an appropriate plan of care. Follows, develops, and reviews clinical protocols and best practice guidelines with leadership. Escalates patient care to higher levels of care as clinically appropriate. Quality of Service: Thoroughly documents all patient encounters in a timely manner. Adheres to clinical practice guidelines as adopted by Legacy Medical Group. Complies with medical records policies regarding complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents. Participates in quality improvement activities. Counsels patients, families and significant others regarding one’s health, illness(es), while promoting health maintenance. Maintains a professional work environment and appearance in compliance with Legacy’s professional appearance policies. Participates in on-going education to maintain clinical knowledge and skills.
Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary team to provide treatment, ongoing follow-up and evaluation of the plan of care with patient. Works with and communicates with other providers in the clinic, including the medical director. Collaborates with other providers and medical directors within Legacy Medical Group. Demonstrates constructive problem solving with colleagues and clinic staff. Supports established policies and procedures of the clinic. Makes recommendations and contributes to policy formulation. Arrives on time, present and ready for duties at scheduled start time. Completes required documentation for referrals and consultations for prior authorizations. Returns patient telephone calls, responds to message within Epic in-basket, reviews result and completes refills related to acute care visits. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's clinical problems and health care needs as medically necessary. Participates in teaching and mentor of colleagues as needed. May be asked to assist other clinics with acute care visits.
Contributes to and participates in department meetings.
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills. Understands and is able to effectively communicate HIPAA compliance, corporate compliance and client confidentiality. Ensures and/or remains in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and accrediting standards. Completes other duties as assigned
Education: As required by licensure.
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