School Health Clinics Of Santa Clara CountyCA, United States
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Job type
Full-time
Job description
Posted : November 4, 2024
FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT : School Health Clinics of Santa Clara County
GENERAL SUMMARY :
Under remote supervision is responsible for providing complete clinical care, under a physician's direction and using written protocols for qualified students who attend a designated school. Care may include both individual and / or group health teaching.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Provides comprehensive, direct medical care to children and adolescents including reproductive health using written protocols. Acts as the primary care provider for those patients who sign up for that clinic.
Teaches individuals and groups about health related topics as time permits.
Performs or oversees Medical Assistants' performance of accurate CLIH-waived laboratory tests such as urine dip sticks, pregnancy, wet mounts and hemoglobin's. Follows up on lab results.
Dispenses pre-packaged, pre-labeled medications under protocols.
Writes clear, problem-oriented medical charting on each patient seen.
Serves as liaison with teachers, counselors, etc. at the school site.
Provides direction to the assigned Medical Assistant.
Assists in data collection for evaluation purposes on each patient seen by completing Encounter Forms.
Completes necessary billing forms on each patient seen.
Assures that the assigned clinic runs smoothly and in an organized manner.
Oversees the day-to-day operations of assigned clinic.
Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING :
Certified or licensed in California as a Physician Assistant or as a Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner; and a graduate of a NCCPA , FNP or PNP program.
B.A. or B.S. in Health Sciences.
One year's work experience and experience working with children and / or adolescents.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE OF AND ABILITY TO :
Knowledge of general and specific medical diagnoses and treatments, especially for children and adolescents; problem oriented recording; pharmaceutical treatments; health education methods and techniques and referral resources within the community in order to provide comprehensive treatment.
Knowledge of primary, acute and chronic healthcare management; basic laboratory work.
Ability to complete written records in a timely fashion.
Ability to communicate with children and adolescents; provide group and individual health teaching and counseling in order to provide high quality physical and emotional support to patients.
Ability to respond well to emergencies in a stressful environment; handle potentially volatile situations in a calm, decisive manner and to recognize when consultation is needed
Ability to speak and understand Spanish.
WORKING CONDITIONS :
Usual clinic environment with frequent interruptions in work to answer telephones and deal with crises.
May be exposed to communicable diseases.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS :
Under the general administrative supervision and general clinical supervision of the Medical Director.