Mid-Level Medical Provider

Job Description

Hiring Preference: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Descendant or Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free work place. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

Summary of Functions

The Mid-Level Medical Provider will provide out-patient professional medical services to patients of all ages in a rural setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Deliver quality patient care in a dependable, responsible, respectful, safe, and caring manner; obtain medical histories, provide medical screening and evaluation, establish diagnoses, order lab and other studies, analyze reports and findings, arrange consultations, administer and provide treatments and medications, and provide prevention services in an outpatient clinic. Perform telephone consultations with patient, family, and/or specialists, coordinating care as indicated. Provide preventive, routine, and urgent care.

Electronically document all patient visits, telephone contacts and treatments no less than 48 hours following the patient visit. Personally review, accurately and completely, all reports of labs, x-rays/other studies, consultant reports and transferred medical records. Regularly update and sign each patient’s chart record as indicated.

Refer patients to another medical provider when the patient’s medical needs are beyond the limits or scope of the provider; coordinate referral services with other medical practitioners or medical facilities and with other appropriate Kalispel Departments such as Mental Health, Community Services, Contract Health, Drug & Alcohol, Health and Dental Services to assure quality care.

Provide ongoing treatment, education, and coordination of care for the chronically ill patients and families as appropriate.

Maintain close communication with Director of Medical Services about clinic needs and complex patient care issues. Comply with organizational deadlines, keep abreast of organizational updates, and provide reports as requested. Collaborate with other team members and colleagues to provide organized and effective care.

Maintain records in compliance with professional, federal and other applicable guidelines; assure compliance with all accrediting agencies and with organizational policies and procedures; prepare all required reports, evaluations and data as requested and as appropriate; participate in committees to further enhance patient care and professional growth. Adhere to federal, state, and organizational standards for confidentiality.

Maintain current knowledge and skills in treating the vast array of out-patient medical conditions present within the practice through ongoing continuing education.

Provide excellent customer service by returning calls promptly, providing thorough follow-up and maintaining positive relationships with patients and colleagues. Adjust schedule to accommodate seeing additional patients as circumstances and needs warrant.

Attend meetings and serve on committees as directed by Director of Medical Services; comply with credentialing requirements, assist in providing oversight of the clinic’s administrative needs. Provide staff in-services, conduct patient and community education classes as directed.

Adhere to all applicable tribal, federal, or state privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited HIPPA and 42 CFR Part 2.

This job description does not list all of the duties of this position. You may be instructed by management to perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervision of CMA.

Education

Washington licensed Family Practice ARNP.

Physician Assistant.

Experience

Three years prior experience preferred, however, new candidates will be considered.

Skills

Knowledge and skill providing primary care to patients of all ages; must have BLS certification, or obtain within 3 months of employment.

Must have valid driver’s license with insurable record.

Must pass background check and credentialing process.

Knowledge of history, culture and health needs of Native Americans preferred; cultural sensitivity required. Maintain professional appearance and personal impact.

Must possess the ability to work independently in a rural setting.

Must accomplish tasks with attention to detail.

Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in teams.

Ability to adjust schedule and flex quantity of work in order to effectively accommodate patients with urgent needs.

Must have excellent oral and written communications skills, the ability to handle conflict and crisis in a professional manner, must be computer literate, and maintain harmonious relationships.

Must have ability to take initiative to solve problems as indicated.

Other Requirements

May be required to submit to yearly PPD and must maintain current CPR certification.

May be required to obtain and maintain ACLS certification.

Physical Demands

Occasional travel to and from Spokane and Usk, WA.

Potential exposure to infectious ocular and medical diseases.

Significant portions of the job require extended sedentary periods; constant work with computers, including extended periods of keyboarding; and repetitive motion of hands and wrists.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a clinical setting.

Full-time