As a Staff Provider he/she will examine and treat common acute illnesses, injuries, accidents and other injuries/illnesses; performs most medical services routinely handled within the scope of the advanced practice registered nurse’s practice and which the Staff Provider is competent to perform; and performs selected laboratory testing, refers to specialists as needed, writes prescriptions and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise protocols and available equipment.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supports and implements the organization’s vision, mission and value.
- Determines priorities and method of completing daily workload to insure that all responsibilities are carried out in timely manner.
- Performs all job functions in a professional and courteous manner. This includes answering all general phone calls timely. Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers by being responsive to all inquiries in a timely manner.
- Fosters and promotes a culture of service excellence and accountability.
- Acquires and documents relevant history and physical examination.
- Makes professionally competent assessments and document those with all relevant problems.
- Develops reasonable plan including: treatment; referrals and use of drugs within scope of practice.
- Seeks help and guidance as necessary per protocol.
- Performs relevant procedures competently with complete documentation.
- Provides and consistently documents relevant education.
- Responds to patient special needs and appropriate requests including PAP drugs.
- Works appropriate hours to minimize patient wait time as well as help to relieve overload situations/help other providers.
- Acts and communicates in a professional manner to reduce friction with patients, providers, and staff.
- Attends appropriate meetings as requested.
- Maintains professional appearance in accordance with QueensCare Health Centers policies.
- Participates in peer review and orientation activities as requested.
- Participates in committees when requested.
- Cooperates with use of electronic medical records as requested.
- Uses discretion and judgment in handling sensitive or confidential information.
- Complies with organizational policies and procedures.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Must be willing and able to work at all locations as needed to meet patient care needs.
- Must be willing and able to work all business hours including evenings and weekends.