Job SummaryTo provide consultation, diagnosis and treatment of related medical conditions, under supervision of Women's Health Director.
Essential Functions
Conducts exams on Ob/Gyn patients, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.Administers or orders diagnostic tests, blood work, and interprets test results.Review preventive health needs with patients.Performs Gyn procedures such as IUD insertion and removal, Nexplanon insertion and removal, colposcopy, etc.Manage Ob/Gyn patients through the perinatal period, including:
Confirming/dating pregnancyEducating on pregnancy healthPerforming UltrasoundsMonitoring fetal activity
Address infertility concerns as required.Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.Provides health education regarding health maintenance especially in the realm of STD prevention.Provide sexually transmitted disease diagnosis, treatment, and education.Educate on available contraception and birth control options. Prescribe medications and contraception.Provide menopause education and counseling.Screen for domestic violence, substance abuse, and high-risk behaviors.Diagnosing female-related disease processes including:
Breast, ovarian, cervical cancerHormone changes/menopauseOvarian cystsFemale infertilityUrogynecological disorders
Prescreens cases requiring review by the Women's Health Director and/or Medical Director.
Non-Essential Functions
As directed by the Women's Health Director, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.
Professional Requirements
Required to have the ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels and with external customers.Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.Maintain current Nurse Practitioner license, BLS certification.Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with Women's Health Director concerning appropriate treatment.Participates in staff meetings, planning meetings and other meetings as needed.Participates in the program's ongoing quality assurance monitoring.
Professional Requirements (Continued)
Exporting date for Ob patients to make sure all entries are properly documented.Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.Attendance and punctuality are necessary.Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary team.Ability to problem solve and be self-motivated.Able to work independently with little or no supervision.Must have a commitment to excellence and high standards.Must have excellent written and oral skills, strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills.Must have ability to multitask, manage priorities and workflow.Required to have versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm and have acute attention to detail. Able to operate computer software with training.Expected to have strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to understand and follow written/verbal instructions.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong organizational and interpersonal skills;Demonstrated ability to work effectively with men and women of diverse races, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment.
Qualifications
Minimum of two (2) years Ob/Gyn experience preferred;Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of modem medicine related to public health services; general knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to public health;Knowledge of EHR and Microsoft Office
Training, Education and Licensure
Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of CaliforniaActive AANP CertificationDEA CertificationCurrent BLS certification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent patient care and time management skillsAbility to work independently and without direct supervisionFlexible, strong multi-prioritizing skills and time management skills.Demonstrate the skills to provide age-appropriate care to the clients of the clinic.Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients and records progress.Design treatment plans.Demonstrate knowledge of the principals of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to interpret information relative to the patients age related needs.A comprehensive knowledge of primary care in outpatient settings.
Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to corporate mission.Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity
and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities.
Supervise nurse practitioner students, medical assistants and volunteer Ob/Gyn health workers.
Travel
Occasionally will be travelling to other clinic sites to work or attend meetings.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions
Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motionsPushing and pulling objects up to 25 lbs.Frequent wrist, hand and finger dexterity to perform fine motor function without tremor.Full range of body motion including twisting body, pushing, pullingPosition requires light to moderate work with 25 lb. maximum weight to lift and carry.Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.
Working Conditions
Non-Ionizing Radiation (welding flash, microwaves, sun)Hazardous Exposure (chemical [E.G. Latex] and infectious)
Work Schedule
Report to work on time and as scheduled.Scheduled to work 40 hours per week.Must be available to work at least every other Saturday.May be traveling to all Unicare Health Center clinics to work or attend meetings as needed.
| Location | Ontario, CA |