Summary
The Clinician acts as part of the medical services team providing reproductive health care according to PPMW protocol and operational process as directed by the Medical Director, Director of Patient Services, and Center Manager. Reports clinically to Medical Director and operationally to Center Manager.
Essential Functions
1. Secure a complete health history, including obstetric, gynecologic, contraceptive, medical, surgical, sexual, family health, and psychosocial; and record findings accurately and succinctly.
2. Perform physical examinations with special emphasis on the reproductive system, including breast examination, pelvic examination, cancer screening tests, diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other types of more specialized procedures as may be indicated by medical policy.
3. After observation and approval, provide direct medical care to patients for core services; this may include family planning, surgical abortion, medication abortion and colposcopy service.
4. Perform and interpret ultrasound for gestational dating and IUD localization.
5. Provide all aspects of abortion care allowed by law and within PPMW Medical Standards and Guidelines and protocols.
6. Serve as a telephone resource person for client or medical information calls.
7. Participate in accomplishing customer-focused goals.
8. Provide referrals and assure follow-up.
9. Perform order and interpret diagnostic studies as indicated and permitted by affiliate medical protocols.
10. Consult with Medical Director, Director of Patient Services, and/or Director of Risk and Quality Management as needed to ensure compliance with PPMW standards and guidelines.
11. 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.
12. Provide on-going specialized preceptor duties, such as training for residents, nurse practitioner and Registered Nurse students.
13. Assist in emergencies as needed.
14. Participate in after hours emergency call triage nursing per PPMW protocol.
15. Participate in risk and quality management activities, including, but not limited to recording adverse reactions, occurrence reporting and maintenance of abortion complication data.
16. Appropriately delegate nursing duties to RN, LPN/LVN and/or Health Care Assistant.
17. Act as a resource to physicians regarding Planned Parenthood Policy.
18. Provide relevant health instruction to include family planning, nutrition, sexual counseling, and principles of health promotion and maintenance.
19. Work independently to maintain up-to-date knowledge in the health care field via attending seminars and workshops, and reading relevant material.
20. Support and encourage a culture that:
o Provides a rich conduit of information and ideas between sites and other PPMW departments.
o Participates in ongoing feedback with colleagues.
o Incorporates customer satisfaction into all aspects of the work.
o Encourages team to take responsibility for evaluating and improving systems.
21. Demonstrate flexibility and teamwork; understand the interaction between this position and others with whom the position works directly and indirectly.
22. Ensure that interactions incorporate PPMW values of integrity, partnership, customer focus, communication and quality.
23. Support effort of the PPMW’s diversity program to provide services that are culturally and linguistically competent; takes the initiative to develop own awareness and knowledge of diversity matters.
24. Complete all responsibilities according to established protocols, policies and standard practices in the areas of customer service, quality assurance and regulatory compliance programs such as HIPAA (Health Information Portability & Accountability Act), OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) and CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Administration) and Title X.
25. Collaborate with the health team and other community agencies and resources (e.g., physicians, local health departments, social service, nutritionists, dentists, and parent education groups), through joint planning and coordination of activities, in providing comprehensive care.
26. Participate in Risk Management and Quality Assurance program, medical committee meetings and other agency and center meetings as required.
27. Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc. protects and provides health care and education that empowers individuals and families. With respect. Without judgment. Care. No matter what. In support of our mission, the Clinician is responsible for providing reproductive healthcare to people of all ages.
NOTE: There are 1 position located in Gaithersburg, MD as well as a float position which would provide services in Washington, DC, Gaithersburg, MD and Suitland, MD.
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
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Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington (PPMW) is a thriving Planned Parenthood affiliate with the capacity for expansion of our clinical services as well as our geographic reach. By providing medical services, education, training and advocacy, PPMW seeks to help individuals make informed decisions about their reproductive health, family planning options, and sexuality. PPMW has a comprehensive and competitive compensation/benefits program to include employer matched 401K, Health, Dental, FSA, employer paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance, convenient hours, and a generous time off package. PPMW is an equal opportunity employer.