Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Psychiatric

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Primary Health Care (PHC) was founded in 1981 by Dr. Bery Engebretsen in Des Moines, IA. Our mission has remained unchanged since that time, to provide healthcare and supportive services to all, regardless of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay.

Based on the needs of the communities we serve, PHC offers a spectrum of medical and dental services including family practice, behavioral health, HIV care and services, and pharmacy. PHC’s Homeless Support Services is the entry point for serving people experiencing homelessness in Polk County. Enabling services are available to help patients with benefits enrollment, case management, transportation, translation, and patient education. We currently have locations in Ames, Des Moines, & Marshalltown.

Reporting to the Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides patient care services to the Primary Health Care, Inc. (PHC) patient population in assigned PHC clinic sites, and on occasion including any of the various Outreach Project sites, including, but not limited to, patient homes, school based clinics, mobile unit(s), shelters, street sites, and any other current or future designated location or PHC site. Works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide, delegate, evaluate, and coordinate comprehensive professional care for patients of all cultures and backgrounds. Meets ever changing healthcare challenges while engaging patients in holistic care.

** PHC East Side Clinic will be home base, but this position will float to other clinics in the Des Moines metro **

What You Will Be Doing

• Provides medical care in accordance with established standards, regulations, and policies and procedures of PHC.
• Obtains medical histories and performs complete and/or appropriate examination to diagnose and treat patients in person or via telemedicine as appropriate.
• Orders appropriate diagnostic tests including radiology and laboratory studies and interprets results.
• Writes medical orders and prescriptions.
• Performs approved procedures.
• Provides patient and family education and counseling.

2. Accurately codes patient encounters. Maintains and monitors electronic medical records including history, physical exams, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Ensures complete documentation of medical records within the designated time frame established by PHC.

3. Completes appropriate correspondence, phone calls, referral documentation, prior authorizations, refills, and letters to patients and referring providers within the designated time frame established by PHC.

4. Actively participates in process improvement work and quality measures consistent with organizational priorities.

5. Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements including, but not limited to, risk management, medical records/peer review, accreditation requirements and federal, state, and local regulations.

6. Provides leadership, mentoring, training, and education for employees, students, and residents. Participates in research as desired.

Qualifications You Will Bring

• Graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Experience with and demonstrates patient centered care.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills with ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail oriented with high degree of accuracy.
• Good listening skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications; willingness and ability to learn data base applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong professional skills with ability to interact with others in a calm and empathetic, and efficient manner.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to de-escalate difficult situations and work effectively with and serve a diverse population in various environments.
• Excellent collaboration and team-oriented skills.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills with analytical and critical thinking capability.
• License/Certifications: Licensed Nurse Practitioner in the state of Iowa; Board Certified as appropriate for license/specialty; current registration with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners (CSA); *current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers Certification recognized by the American Heart Association; *current Mandatory Reporter Training: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse recognized by the Iowa Department of Public Health; valid driver’s license and insurance. *Must be obtained during introductory period if not current.

Preferred Qualifications

• Community Health Center experience.
• Bilingual, verbal, and written language proficiency in English/Spanish.

We Take Care of Our People

Your experience and skills determine your base pay. The hiring range for this position is typically $112,000 - $140,000 annually. Candidates with extensive work experience related to this position may be considered for additional compensation up to the pay grade maximum of $168,000 annually. PHC also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous PTO accrual (equal to 5 weeks at end of 1st year) plus paid holidays

• License/certification fee reimbursement

• Paid time off for continuing education & continuing education reimbursement

• Tuition reimbursement program

• 401k with company match

• Medical, dental, and vision.

• Life & disability insurance

• Flexible spending & health savings accounts

• Supplemental accident & critical illness insurance

• Discounts on pet insurance

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