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JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), delivers primary care commensurate with training to patients of North Texas Area CHC, Inc. (NTACHC). Delivers care appropriate for an out-patient, primary care community health center with multicultural, multilingual patient population. POSITION GOAL Provide patient care with utmost customer service, compassion, and integrity to patients/clients in a clinic setting. SCHEDULE/COMPENSATION Excellent and competitive benefits package offered which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.   Company matching retirement plan and generous paid time off to include vacation and sick leave accruals starting from the date of hire. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform direct patient care duties.
• Examines, diagnoses and treats patients of all ages.
• Referral of patients that require services beyond the services that are offered at NTACHC
• Referral of NTACHC patients to other NTACHC providers if the patients requires services beyond the referring NTACHC’s provider’s scope of practices
• To care for patients referred by other NTACHC providers for primary care services.
• From time to time, provide in-service training for staff in selected topics as deemed necessary by the CMO.
• Completes medical charts after each visit according to the problem-oriented medical records system. If not feasible, to comply with NTACHC’s policy and procedures regarding chart completion.
• Adhere to NTACH’s policy and procedure regarding management of lab results, diagnostic imaging results and after-hours calls.
• Assists in internal quality control audits.
• Provides quality medical care according to standards established by the providers specialty and by NTACHC’s committee on quality assurance.
• Provide supervision to physician assistant(s) or nurse practitioner(s) assigned to the provider by NTACHC up to the number of mid-level providers allowed by the Texas State Board. The provider’s responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to chart view and co-signing of mid-level provider charts.
• Supervises medical assistants, lab personnel, and other health care professional in area of specific support services for patient care delivery.
• Attends internal and external meetings, workshops, and conferences required by NTACHC
• To participates on task forces or committees, as necessary and/or required by NTACHC.
• Performs all duties and services in full compliance with NTACHC’s policies and protocols.
• Provides medical orders for prescription refills, administration of medications, ancillary testing, and/or referrals.
• Administer appropriate contraceptive methods.
• Provide follow-up exams, problem revisit exams, and pregnancy assessment.
• Insert IUD's; remove IUD's, insert subdermal contraception, remove subdermal contraception.
• Provides medical orders for prescription refills, administration of medications, ancillary testing, and/or referrals.
• Provide referrals to other agencies and medical resources for evaluation/follow-up or treatment; responsible for follow-up of referrals made.
• Act as resource person for other staff on medical matters; keep informed of current developments in family planning field; may assist in training new staff, students.
• Work towards agreed personal and service objectives, with freedom to establish how to meet these within a broad framework.
• Reviews ancillary test results and coordinates notification to the patient.
• Provides patient education as needed.
• Supervises patient care by non-clinic agencies including, but not limited to health care, nursing home, or hospice.
• To be accessible to patients personally, electronically, or through clinical staff to answer questions and relay information regarding their care.
• Completion of appropriate paper work to comply with insurance and reimbursement guidelines.
• Completion of all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Participate in NTACHC’s on-call schedule.
• Works closely with the Chief Medical Officer to provide leadership and medical direction for the clinic and clinical staff.
• Attends all staff, retreats, clinical, board or other special meetings as requested by NTACHC.
• Performs other appropriate duties as requested by NTACHC’s supervisors.
• Represent NTACHC at functions as requested.
• Supports the mission of NTACHC.
• To always maintains patient confidentiality.
• Will be available to participate in providing continuity of care.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the CMO.
• Remain abreast of current clinical practices/guidelines of the provider’s specialty.
• Remain abreast of NTACHC’s policy and procedures.
• To adhere to NTACHC’s policy and procedures regarding assignment of duties to other clinical staff members.
• To practice within the scope of the providers specialty and in accordance with NTACHC approved privileges.
• To avoid same day clinic cancellation.
• To obtain approval from CEO or CMO before cancelling or instructing any NTACHC staff member to cancel a provider’s clinic.

 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Courteous, honest and professional at all times.
• Sets an example as a medical professional by observing work start and stop times, giving adequate notice for absences, and following clinic’s operational and personnel policies and procedures.
• Able to communicate and relate well with providers and clinical staff.
• Maintains appropriate licensure and certification including meeting and/or exceeding CME requirements. Observes standards of medical care.
• Efficient, organized and accurate.
• A high degree of organization and accuracy.
• Perform complex and comprehensive medical care on a variety of patients.
• Must have strong listening, written and oral communication skills, with ability to communicate clearly.
• Must have the ability to understand and respond effectively and with sensitivity to all age spectrums.
• Train and evaluate assigned staff.

• Give information and carry out screening for STI's, perform HIV point of care (POC) test and also carry out cervical smears.

• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and efficient manner.
• Ability to work with diverse staff as needed.

• Demonstrate a special interest in the area of community medicine.
• Ability to travel between all clinic locations as needed when directed by NTACHC.

• Participate in any special projects, community events, and committees as required by NTACHC.
• Meet regularly with the Chief Medical Officer as required by NTACHC.
• Provide leadership to other clinical staff and healthcare workers.

• To act as a mentor to staff who require additional support and training
• To promote a positive image for all who come into contact with NTACHC’s clinical staff

• Have a broad knowledge of policies and guidelines and ensure appropriate use of these
• To ensure services at NTACHC are delivered in a clean, well maintained, and safe environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• M.D. or D.O.

• Must be in possession of a valid license to practice in the State of Texas.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of medicine and allied services commensurate with his/her training. Board eligibility in Family Practice or Internal Medicine is required; board certification is desirable.

• Must be registered and have current DEA, DPS and other such certificates to legally operate as a practitioner in the State of Texas.
• Must possess current CPR course completion card level C.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish optional.
• Must have strong listening skills, written skills, oral communication skills, and be able to communicate clearly.
• Consent to scheduled and random drug screen testing as required by NTACHC.
• Able to navigate NTACHC’s chosen EMR and other computer programs effectively
• Maintain Board Certification once obtained
• Complete all CME training required by the Texas Medical Board
• Completed all CME training required by the providers specialty Board in order to maintain specialty certification once specialty certification is obtained
• Remain eligible for FTCA coverage
• Successfully complete NTACHC’s credentialing process

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions associated with this position. Because we are committed to inclusion of those with disabilities, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions associated with their position.

• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually by hand, arm or shoulder.
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object 25-50 pounds.
• Repetitive Motions: Making frequent movements with a part of the body.
• Exposure: To communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working under irregular hours.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in a moderate noise level in the work environment is required.

JOB SUMMARY The Clinical Manager is an integral part of the health care team. The Clinical Coordinator support providers including but not limited to patient workflow, PAQ management, prescription need management using Standing Delegation Orders, and assisting in inbox management. Similarly, the Clinical Coordinator will collaboratively work with the Director of Nursing and Access in the daily clinic oversight of clinical staff, in addition to leading, mentoring, and providing quality patient care, to include but not limited to administering, monitoring and managing the immunization programs, providing health education to patients of all ages in accordance with established nursing standards; all while working with all health center personnel to ensure an efficient and safe environment of care. POSITION GOAL Provide patient care with utmost customer service, compassion, and integrity to patients/clients in a clinic setting. SCHEDULE/COMPENSATION Excellent and competitive benefits package offered which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Company matching retirement plan and generous paid time off to include vacation and sick leave accruals starting from the date of hire. RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Duties:

• Main role will focus on the monitoring and supporting the management of providers’ PAQ and inbox, while working in collaboration with the providers and following standing delegation orders to address patient care needs and coordination.
• Monitors, supports and implements the TVFC program management and reporting requirements for the clinic.
• Educates the patient and family/significant others about diagnosis and the plan of care. Acts as a resource for facilitating communication when necessary.
• Coordinates the delivery of patient care provided by the health care team
• Maintains clinical expertise and competency (to include age specific competency) as well as demonstrates thorough knowledge of procedures to deliver quality primary health care.
• Documents delivery of health care and nursing process in accordance with the Center’s policies and procedures in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner.
• Interacts with health center personnel and assists providers to ensure optimal patient care and to obtain optimum patient flow and increased patient satisfaction.
• Identifies and responds promptly to changes in patient’s condition and/or clinic environment.
• Coordinates and delegates the timely processing of patient referrals, prescribed medications, and other identified needs of the patient.
• Acts as a resource within the clinic to other staff members in regard to patient care and education.
• Acts as a resource for the clinical staff for immunization administration including patient education and staff training.
• Participates as a team member and promotes teamwork by assisting others with patient care and department activities and serves as a mentor to Certified Medical Assistants when applicable.
• Maintains adequate inventory of medical forms, supplies, in-house medications, immunizations and completes monthly inventory reports as required.
• Performs maintenance and controls on medical equipment and documents results.
• Administers all medications accurately using the five (5) rights of medication administration, documenting medications according to health center policy and procedures.
• Upon completion of laboratory skill assessment, performs all laboratory functions according to Provider orders.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of stock medications.
• Verifies patient’s medications with provider’s orders.
• Responds to home health, nursing home, and patient and outside pharmacy, etc. calls for refills and clarification of orders.

Administrative Duties:

• Assists in maintaining an efficient, safe, secure, orderly, and aseptic environment of care for all patients and employees.
• Is familiar with and abides by OSHA Standards, Hazardous Materials, Universal Precautions, use of personal protective equipment, Evacuation, Fire, Disaster, and Safety Plans.
• If bilingual, translates in Spanish between non-Spanish speaking staff and Spanish speaking patients as requested.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Monitor and maintain clinic optimum patient flow, services delivery and continuity of care
• Ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained.
• Ensure that patients and coworkers are treated in a courteous professional manner. Provide ongoing customer service training.
• Ensure quality control over patient records and data collection. Monitor release of record procedures and maintain HIPPA regulations throughout the Center.

Leadership Duties:

• Keeps Director of Nursing & Access informed of all significant staffing issues including but not limited to any proposed policy or procedural changes, disciplinary actions, opportunities to enhance the support to providers or address any provider concerns.
• Will work with DONA to coordinate orientation of new staff support employees regarding skills and duties.
• Participates in the review of resumes, credentials and participates in interviews of applicants with HR and Director of Nursing & Access.
• In conjunction with Director of Nursing & Access, will perform periodic assessments to determine deficiencies in clinical performance and new hires, which includes but is not limited to: a. Log keeping (abnormal Pap Smears, sub-specialty referrals, pregnancy/perinatal, STD, temperature, Clinical Measures data entry, DAP pharmacy recall, immunizations, etc.) b. Skills: (vital signs, therapeutic injections, and immunizations, adult and pediatric catheterization, sterile field/tray setup, instrument sterilization, oxygen tank use and maintenance, crash cart use and maintenance, EKG, etc.) c. Policies and procedures (universal precautions, consent forms, needle disposal, identification and proper disposal of expired medications, etc.) d. Conducts periodic nursing meetings; in conjunction with Director of Nursing & Access. Agenda and minutes are to be forwarded to the CMO and Senior Management. (Agenda and minutes are to be typewritten.) • Participates in three-month, six-month and annual evaluations of staff with input from providers, Director of Nursing & Access, Compliance and Quality Officer and/or CMO as needed. • Provides nursing coverage in emergency shortage situations. • Manage and coordinate aspects for the facility to comply with requirements of NCQA Patient- Centered Medical Home recognition with the assistance of the Director of Nursing & Access. • Other duties as assigned.

Performance Requirements • Ability to recognize and respect cultural diversity of patients. • Serve as the communication liaison between patient and physician. Capable of documenting patient communication and clinical treatment accurately and appropriately. • Recognize and respond effectively to verbal, nonverbal, and written communication. • Ability to follow established policies and procedures dealing with health care. • Comply with established risk management and safety procedures. • Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team. • Must respect the confidential nature of medical information. • Working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures. • Able to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations. • Capable of using experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. • Good computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. • Able to read and interpret documents such as charts, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. • Professional manner and appearance. • Emotional and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position. • Ability to stand for long periods of time. • Knowledge of basic principles of health promotion, prevention and motivation • Knowledge of protocols in general and an ability to quickly gain specific knowledge of the Center’s current operational protocols • Knowledge of medical terminology and appropriate abbreviations • Demonstrates knowledge of the Texas Nursing Practice Act • Ability to read and comprehend medical instructions, short correspondence, and memos • Ability to document, with clarity, all information relevant to a patient’s needs • Ability to effectively present information in small group situations to patients, Center staff, and the general public • Ability to prepare statistical and administrative reports • Ability to work cooperatively with community agency personnel to coordinate services for patients • Ability to use a glucometer and interpret the results • Ability to use office equipment including but not limited to computers, fax machines, telephones and copiers • Ability to prioritize and allocate resources Minimum Qualifications • Prefer Registered Nurse with at least one (1) year experience in an inpatient or Community Health Center or a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with at least 3 years’ experience in an inpatient or Community Health Center. • Possesses current unrestricted license in State of Texas. • Maintain current CPR and/or ACLS/BCLS certification • Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred • Valid Driver’s license and auto insurance as traveling to different clinic location may be required at times. CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Job Summary                                                                

Performs patient registration. Responsible for third party coverage verification. Ability to explain patient responsibility including insurance, sliding fee scale, Medicaid, Medicare, and special programs. Identifies opportunities for back billing of previous visits based on new insurance or Medicaid verification and forwards information to appropriate person.

Position Goal

Provide patient care with utmost customer service, compassion, and integrity to patients/clients in a clinic setting.

Schedule/Compensation

Excellent and competitive benefits package offered which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Company matching retirement plan and generous paid time off to include vacation and sick leave accruals starting from the date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient registration
• Responsible for third party coverage verification.
• Collects appropriate co-pays, co-insurance and sliding fee scale portions during registration and/or exiting patient.
• Ability to check patients in and out.
• Updates any financial and demographic information in the EPM system.
• Maintains cash drawer ensuring accuracy and security at all times.
• Ability to explain patient responsibility including insurance, sliding fee scale, Medicaid, Medicare and any special health programs offered at NTACHC.
• Ability to perform appointment processing to include requesting hospital records the day before scheduled appointment.
• Review the current day charges from the encounter with patient.
• Review account past-due balance (i.e., ROA, CIB, Bad debt)
• Collection of payment and/or promissory agreements in accordance on all pay patients in accordance with policy.
• Process receipt for patient.
• Give patient return appointment as indicated
• Responsible for balancing at the end of the day.

Performance Requirements

• Ability to recognize and respect cultural diversity of patients.
• Recognize and responds effectively to verbal, nonverbal, and written communication.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures dealing with health care.
• Comply with established risk management and safety procedures.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team.
• Must respect the confidential nature of medical information.
• Working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Able to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
• Capable of using experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as charts, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine report and corresponded.
• Must have efficient computer and typing skills.
• Professional manner and appearance
• Must be willing to travel for work purposes.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalent Preferred
• One (1) year of Data Entry/Medical Office Experience Preferred
• Strong Customer Relations Skills

• Possesses willingness to accept orders and to perform repetitive tasks.
• Loyal in matters relating to the office.
• Has awareness of the need for discretion and keeping confident matters relating to the patients and their problems.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of Auto insurance as travel may be requested from time to time.

Typical Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions associated with this position. Because we are committed to inclusion of those with disabilities, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions associated with their position.

• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually by hand, arm or shoulder.
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object 25-50 pounds.
• Repetitive Motions: Making frequent movements with a part of the body.
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working under irregular hours.
• Exposure: To communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in a moderate noise level in the work environment is required.

JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and supervising physician delegate, delivers primary care commensurate with training to patients of North Texas Area CHC, Inc. (NTACHC). Delivers care appropriate for an out-patient, primary care community health center with multicultural, multilingual patient population.
POSITION GOAL
Provide patient care with utmost customer service, compassion, and integrity to patients/clients in a clinic setting.
SCHEDULE/COMPENSATION
Excellent and competitive benefits package offered which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Company matching retirement plan and generous paid time off to include vacation and sick leave accruals starting from the date of hire.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform direct patient care duties.
• Examines, diagnoses and treats Pediatric patients of all ages.
• Referral of Pediatric patients that require services beyond the services that are offered at NTACHC.
• Acts as consultant on Pediatric cases referred by other NTACHC providers that is beyond the referring NTACHC providers scope of practice.
• From time to time, provide in-service training for staff in selected topics as deemed necessary by the CMO.
• Completes medical charts after each visit according to the problem-oriented medical records system. If not feasible, to comply with NTACHC’s policy and procedures regarding chart completion.
• Adhere to NTACHC’s policies and procedures regarding management of lab results, diagnostic imaging results and after-hours calls.
• Assists in internal quality control audits.
• Provides quality medical care according to standards established the providers specialty and by the NTACHC’s committee on quality assurance.
• Supervises medical assistants, lab personnel, and other health care professional in area of specific support services for patient care delivery.
• Attends internal and external meetings, workshops, and conferences required by NTACHC.
• To participates on task forces or committees, as necessary and/or required by NTACHC.
• Performs all duties and services in full compliance with NTACHC’s policies and protocols.
• Provides medical orders for prescription refills, administration of medications, ancillary testing, and/or referrals.
• Reviews ancillary test results and coordinates notification to the patient.
• Provides patient education as needed.
• Supervises patient care by non-clinic agencies including, but not limited to health care, nursing home, or hospice.
• To be accessible to patients personally, electronically, or through clinical staff to answer questions and relay information regarding their care.
• Completion of appropriate paper work to comply with insurance and reimbursement guidelines.
• Completion of all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Participate in NTACHC’s on-call schedule.
• Works closely with the Chief Medical Officer to provide leadership and medical direction for the clinic and clinical staff.
• Attends all staff, retreats, clinical, board or other special meetings as requested by NTACHC.
• Performs other appropriate duties as requested by NTACHC’s supervisors.
• Represent NTACHC at functions as requested.
• Supports the mission of NTACHC.
• To always maintains patient confidentiality.
• Will be available to participate in providing continuity of care.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the CMO.
• Provide referrals to other agencies and medical resources for evaluation/follow-up or treatment; responsible for follow-up of referrals made.
• Remain abreast of current clinical practices/guidelines of the provider’s specialty.
• Remain abreast of NTACHC’s policies and procedures.
• To adhere to NTACHC’s policies and procedures regarding assignment of duties to other clinical staff members.
• To practice within the scope of the providers specialty.
• Work towards agreed personal and service objectives, with freedom to establish how to meet these within a broad framework.
• Provides medical orders for prescription refills, administration of medications, ancillary testing, and/or referrals.
• Provide referrals to other agencies and medical resources for evaluation/follow-up or treatment; responsible for follow-up of referrals made.
• To practice within the scope of the providers specialty and in accordance with NTACHC approved privileges.
• To avoid same day clinic cancellation.
• To obtain approval from CEO or CMO before cancelling or instructing any NTACHC staff member to cancel the provider’s clinic.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Courteous, honest and professional at all times.
2. Sets an example as a medical professional by observing work start and stop times, giving adequate notice for absences, and following clinic’s operational and personnel policies and procedures.
3. Able to communicate and relate well with providers and clinical staff.
4. Maintains appropriate licensure and certification including meeting and/or exceeding CME requirements. Observes standards of medical care.
5. Efficient, organized and accurate.
6. Perform complex and comprehensive medical care on a variety of patients.
7. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and efficient manner.
8. Ability to travel between all clinic locations as needed when directed by supervisor.
9. Participate in any special projects, community events, and committees as required by NTACHC.
10. Meet regularly with the supervising physician.
11. Provide leadership to other clinical staff and healthcare workers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• At least three to five years’ experience as Nurse Practitioner in Pediatrics.
• Active Texas R.N. license or eligibility to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas
• National certification (e.g. ANCC or AANP) as a Nurse Practitioner
• Current prescriptive authority in the state of Texas (APNP certification)
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Professionals Certification; ACLS, PALS preferred.
• Must have strong listening, written and oral communication skills, with ability to communicate clearly.
• Must have the ability to understand and respond effectively and with sensitivity to all age spectrums.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Consent to scheduled and random drug screen testing as required by NTACHC.
• Able to navigate NTACHC’s chosen EMR and other computer programs effectively
• Maintain National certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Complete all CME training required by the Texas Board of Nursing
• Completed all CME training required for the provider to maintain specialty certification once specialty certification is obtained
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Remain eligible for FTCA coverage
• Successfully complete NTACHC’s credentialing process

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions associated with this position. Because we are committed to inclusion of those with disabilities, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions associated with their position.

• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually by hand, arm or shoulder.
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object 25-50 pounds.
• Repetitive Motions: Making frequent movements with a part of the body.
• Exposure: To communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working under irregular hours.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in a moderate noise level in the work environment is required.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides comprehensive direct and indirect patient care in the appropriate setting across the continuum of care.  Communicates with physicians about changes in patient’s clinical condition, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.  Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.  Conducts staff and patient education, promotes wellness and prevention of health problems.  Develops resources and communicates knowledge to members of healthcare team, patients and their family members. The American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for Nurses provide for a basis for practice.

POSITION GOAL

Provide patient care with utmost customer service, compassion, and integrity to patients/clients in a clinic setting.

SCHEDULE/COMPENSATION

Excellent and competitive benefits package offered which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.   Company matching retirement plan and generous paid time off to include vacation and sick leave accruals starting from the date of hire.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform direct patient care duties.
• Examines, diagnoses and treats patients of all ages.
• Referral of NTACHC patients that require services beyond the services that are offered at NTACHC.
• Referral of NTACHC patients to other NTACHC providers if the NTACHC patients requires services beyond the referring NTACHC’s provider’s scope of practice.
• To care for patients referred by other NTACHC providers for primary care services.
• From time to time, provide in-service training for staff in selected topics as deemed necessary by the CMO.
• Completes medical charts after each visit according to the problem-oriented medical records system. If not feasible, to comply with NTACHC’s policy and procedures regarding chart completion.
• Adhere to NTACHC’s policies and procedures regarding management of lab results, diagnostic imaging results and after-hours calls.
• Assists in internal quality control audits.
• Provides quality medical care according to standards established the providers specialty and by the NTACHC’s committee on quality assurance.
• Supervises medical assistants, lab personnel, and other health care professional in area of specific support services for patient care delivery.
• Attends internal and external meetings, workshops, and conferences required by NTACHC.
• To participates on task forces or committees, as necessary and/or required by NTACHC.
• Performs all duties and services in full compliance with NTACHC’s policies and protocols.
• Provides medical orders for prescription refills, administration of medications, ancillary testing, and/or referrals.
• Reviews ancillary test results and coordinates notification to the patient.
• Insert IUD's; remove IUD's, Insert subdermal contraception, remove subdermal contraception
• Provides patient education as needed.
• Act as resource person for other staff on medical matters; keep informed of current developments in family planning field; may assist in training new staff, students.
• Supervises patient care by non-clinic agencies including, but not limited to health care, nursing home, or hospice.
• To be accessible to patients personally, electronically, or through clinical staff to answer questions and relay information regarding their care.
• Completion of appropriate paper work to comply with insurance and reimbursement guidelines.
• Completion of all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Participate in NTACHC’s on-call schedule.
• Works closely with the Chief Medical Officer to provide leadership and medical direction for the clinic and clinical staff.
• Attends all staff, retreats, clinical, board or other special meetings as requested by NTACHC.
• Performs other appropriate duties as requested by NTACHC’s supervisors.
• Represent NTACHC at functions as requested.
• Supports the mission of NTACHC.
• To always maintains patient confidentiality.
• Will be available to participate in providing continuity of care.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the CMO.
• Remain abreast of current clinical practices/guidelines of the provider’s specialty.
• Remain abreast of NTACHC’s policies and procedures.
• To adhere to NTACHC’s policy and procedures regarding assignment of duties to other clinical staff members.
• To practice within the scope of the providers specialty.
• Perform moderate complexity testing and must follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient simples.
• Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Follow the laboratory’s established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the technical consultant, clinical consultant or director, or quality management manager.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Provide evaluation, problem identification and formulation of treatment plans as medically indicated.
• Administer appropriate contraceptive methods.
• Act as resource person for other staff on medical matters; keep informed of current developments in family planning field; may assist in training new staff, students.
• Provide referrals to other agencies and medical resources for evaluation/follow-up or treatment.
• Responsible for follow-up of referrals made.
• Provide follow-up exams, problem revisit exams, and pregnancy assessment.
  Provide evaluation, problem identification and formulation of treatment plans as medically indicated.
• Obtain complete and accurate medical history; promote patient well-being through education.
• Give information and carry out screening for STI's, perform HIV point of care (POC) test and also carry out cervical smears.
• Ensure timely and accurate prescription of drugs, maintain and control storage of equipment and materials, manage stock levels, record all specimens and inform clients.
• Contact patients within specified time frames.
• Work towards agreed personal and service objectives, with freedom to establish how to meet these within a broad framework.
• To assist in a range of activities that will be required to achieve service objectives and national targets.
• To act as a mentor to staff who require additional support and training.
• To promote a positive image for all who come into contact with the services.
• Have a broad knowledge of policies and guidelines and ensure appropriate use of these.
• To ensure services are delivered in a clean, well maintained, and safe environment.
• Provide referrals to other agencies and medical resources for evaluation/follow-up or treatment; responsible for follow-up of referrals made.
• To practice within the scope of the providers specialty and in accordance with NTACHC approved privileges.
• To avoid same day clinic cancellation.
• To obtain approval from CEO or CMO before cancelling or instructing any NTACHC staff member to cancel the provider’s clinic.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Courteous, honest and professional at all times.
2. Sets an example as a medical professional by observing work start and stop times, giving adequate notice for absences, and following clinic’s operational and personnel policies and procedures.
3. Able to communicate and relate well with providers and clinical staff.
4. Maintains appropriate licensure and certification including meeting and/or exceeding CME requirements. Observes standards of medical care.
5. Efficient, organized and accurate.
6. Perform complex and comprehensive medical care on a variety of patients.
7. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and efficient manner.
8. Ability to travel between all clinic locations as needed when directed by supervisor.
9. Participate in any special projects, community events, and committees as required by NTACHC.
10. Meet regularly with supervising physician.
11. Provide leadership to other clinical staff and healthcare worker.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least one-year experience as Nurse Practitioner in Family Medicine.
• Active Texas R.N. license or eligibility to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas.
• National certification (e.g. ANCC or AANP) as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current prescriptive authority in the state of Texas (APNP certification).
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Professionals Certification; ACLS, PALS preferred.
• Must have strong listening, written and oral communication skills, with ability to communicate clearly.
• Must have the ability to understand and respond effectively and with sensitivity to all age spectrums.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish optional.
• Consent to scheduled and random drug screen testing as required by NTACHC.
• Able to navigate NTACHC’s chosen EMR and other computer programs effectively.
• Maintain National certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Complete all CME training required by the Texas Medical Board.
• Completed all CME training required for the provider to maintain specialty certification once specialty certification is obtained.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Remain eligible for FTCA coverage.
• Successfully complete NTACHC’s credentialing process.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions associated with this position. Because we are committed to inclusion of those with disabilities, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions associated with their position.

• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually by hand, arm or shoulder.
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object 25-50 pounds.
• Repetitive Motions: Making frequent movements with a part of the body.
• Exposure: To communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working under irregular hours.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in a moderate noise level in the work environment is required.

Thank you for your interest in North Texas Area Community Health Centers.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, delivers primary care commensurate with training to patients of North Texas Area CHC, Inc. (NTACHC). Delivers care appropriate for an out-patient, primary care community health center with multicultural, multilingual patient population.

Position Goal

Provide patient care with utmost customer service, compassion, and integrity to patients/clients in a clinic setting.

Schedule/Compensation

Excellent and competitive benefits package offered which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Company matching retirement plan and generous paid time off to include vacation and sick leave accruals starting from the date of hire.

Responsibilities

1. Examines, diagnoses and treats patients of all ages, but with a focus on adult medicine.
2. From time to time, provides in-service training for staff in selected topics in Internal or adult medicine as deemed necessary by the CMO.
3. Completes medical charts after each visit according to the problem-oriented medical records system.
4. Provides quality medical care according to standards established by the NTACHC committee on quality assurance.
5. Supervises medical assistants and lab personnel in area of specific support services for patient care delivery.
6. Attends internal and external meetings, workshops, and conferences, and participates on task forces or committees, as necessary and/or required by NTACHC.
7. Performs all duties and services in full compliance with NTACHC’s policies and protocols.
8. Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by CMO.

Requirements

Performance Requirements

1. Courteous, honest and professional at all times.
2. Sets an example as a medical professional by observing work start and stop times, giving adequate notice for absences, and following clinic’s operational and personnel policies and procedures.
3. Able to communicate and relate well with providers and clinical staff.
4. Maintains appropriate licensure and certification including meeting and/or exceeding CME requirements. Observes standards of medical care.
5. Efficient, organized and accurate.
6. A high degree of organization and accuracy.
7. Perform complex and comprehensive medical care on a variety of patients.
8. Train and evaluate assigned staff.
9. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and efficient manner.
10. Ability to work with diverse staff as needed.
11. Must have strong listening, written and oral communication skills, with ability to communicate clearly.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Current unrestricted license from the Texas Physician Assistant Board to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas.
• Current prescriptive authority in the state of Texas (APNP certification) or eligibility for authority in the State of Texas.
• Annual continuing medical education as required by the Texas Physician Assistant Board.
• Must be registered and have current DEA and other such certificates to legally operate a practitioner in the State of Texas.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Professionals Certification.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of medicine and allied services commensurate with his/her training.
• Demonstrate a special interest in the area of community medicine.
• Ability to speak enough Spanish to examine Spanish-speaking patients and converse on basic level strongly preferred.
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and community.
• Must have the ability to understand and respond effectively and with sensitivity to all age spectrums.
• Bilingual-English/Spanish preferred.

Typical Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions associated with this position. Because we are committed to inclusion of those with disabilities, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions associated with their position.

• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually by hand, arm or shoulder.
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object 25-50 pounds.
• Repetitive Motions: Making frequent movements with a part of the body.
• Exposure: To communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working under irregular hours.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in a moderate noise level in the work environment is required.

JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), delivers primary care commensurate with training to patients of North Texas Area CHC, Inc. (NTACHC). Delivers care appropriate for an out-patient, primary care community health center with multicultural, multilingual patient population. POSITION GOAL Provide patient care with utmost customer service, compassion, and integrity to patients/clients in a clinic setting. SCHEDULE/COMPENSATION Excellent and competitive benefits package offered which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.   Company matching retirement plan and generous paid time off to include vacation and sick leave accruals starting from the date of hire. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform direct patient care duties.
• Examines, diagnoses and treats Pediatric patients of all ages.
• Referral of Pediatric patients that require services beyond the services that are offered at NTACHC.
• Acts as consultant on Pediatric cases referred by other NTACHC providers that is beyond the referring NTACHC providers scope of practice.
• From time to time, provide in-service training for staff in selected topics as deemed necessary by the CMO.
• Completes medical charts after each visit according to the problem-oriented medical records system. If not feasible, to comply with NTACHC’s policy and procedures regarding chart completion.
• Adhere to NTACHC’s policies and procedures regarding management of lab results, diagnostic imaging results and after-hours calls.
• Assists in internal quality control audits.
• Provides quality medical care according to standards established the providers specialty and by the NTACHC’s committee on quality assurance.
• Provide supervision to physician assistant(s) or nurse practitioner(s) assigned to the provider by NTACHC up to the number of mid-level providers allowed by the Texas State Board. The provider responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to chart view and co-signing of mid-level provider charts.
• Supervises/teaches resident physicians while directing, and being ultimately responsible for, patient care as an Attending Physician.
• Supervises medical assistants, lab personnel, and other health care professional in area of specific support services for patient care delivery.
• Attends internal and external meetings, workshops, and conferences required by NTACHC.
• To participates on task forces or committees, as necessary and/or required by NTACHC.
• Performs all duties and services in full compliance with NTACHC’s policies and protocols.
• Provides medical orders for prescription refills, administration of medications, ancillary testing, and/or referrals.
• Reviews ancillary test results and coordinates notification to the patient.
• Provides patient education as needed.
• Supervises patient care by non-clinic agencies including, but not limited to health care, nursing home, or hospice.
• To be accessible to patients personally, electronically, or through clinical staff to answer questions and relay information regarding their care.
• Completion of appropriate paper work to comply with insurance and reimbursement guidelines.
• Completion of all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Participate in NTACHC’s on-call schedule.
• Works closely with the Chief Medical Officer to provide leadership and medical direction for the clinic and clinical staff.
• Attends all staff, retreats, clinical, board or other special meetings as requested by NTACHC.
• Performs other appropriate duties as requested by NTACHC’s supervisors.
• Represent NTACHC at functions as requested.
• Supports the mission of NTACHC.
• To always maintains patient confidentiality.
• Will be available to participate in providing continuity of care.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the CMO.
• Provide referrals to other agencies and medical resources for evaluation/follow-up or treatment; responsible for follow-up of referrals made.
• Remain abreast of current clinical practices/guidelines of the provider’s specialty.
• Remain abreast of NTACHC’s policies and procedures.
• To adhere to NTACHC’s policies and procedures regarding assignment of duties to other clinical staff members.
• To practice within the scope of the providers specialty.
• Work towards agreed personal and service objectives, with freedom to establish how to meet these within a broad framework.
• Provides medical orders for prescription refills, administration of medications, ancillary testing, and/or referrals.
• Provide referrals to other agencies and medical resources for evaluation/follow-up or treatment; responsible for follow-up of referrals made.
• To practice within the scope of the providers specialty and in accordance with NTACHC approved privileges.
• To avoid same day clinic cancellation.
• To obtain approval from CEO or CMO before cancelling or instructing any NTACHC staff member to cancel the provider’s clinic.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Courteous, honest and professional at all times.
• Sets an example as a medical professional by observing work start and stop times, giving adequate notice for absences, and following clinic’s operational and personnel policies and procedures.
• Able to communicate and relate well with providers and clinical staff.
• Maintains appropriate licensure and certification including meeting and/or exceeding CME requirements. Observes standards of medical care.
• Efficient, organized and accurate.
• A high degree of organization and accuracy.
• Perform complex and comprehensive medical care on a variety of patients.
• Must have strong listening, written and oral communication skills, with ability to communicate clearly.
• Must have the ability to understand and respond effectively and with sensitivity to all age spectrums.
• Train and evaluate assigned staff.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and efficient manner.
• Ability to work with diverse staff as needed.

• Demonstrate a special interest in community medicine.
• Ability to travel between all clinic locations as needed when directed by NTACHC.

• Participate in any special projects, community events, and committees as required by NTACHC.
• Meet regularly with the Chief Medical Officer as required by NTACHC.
• Provide leadership to other clinical staff and healthcare workers.

• To act as a mentor to staff who require additional support and training.
• To promote a positive image for all who come into contact with NTACHC’s clinical staff.
• Have a broad knowledge of policies and guidelines and ensure appropriate use of these.
• To ensure services at NTACHC are delivered in a clean, well maintained, and safe environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• M.D. or D.O.

• Must be in possession of a valid license to practice in the State of Texas.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of medicine and allied services commensurate with his/her training. Board eligibility in Pediatrics is required; board certification is desirable.

• Must be registered and have current DEA, DPS and other such certificates to legally operate as a practitioner in the State of Texas.
• Must possess current CPR course completion card level C.
• Must have strong listening skills, written skills, oral communication skills, and be able to communicate clearly.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Consent to scheduled and random drug screen testing as required by NTACHC.
• Able to navigate NTACHC’s chosen EMR and other computer programs effectively.
• Maintain Board Certification once obtained.
• Complete all CME training required by the Texas Medical Board.
• Completed all CME training required by the providers specialty Board in order to maintain specialty certification once specialty certification is obtained.
• Remain eligible for FTCA coverage.
• Successfully complete NTACHC’s credentialing process.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions associated with this position. Because we are committed to inclusion of those with disabilities, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions associated with their position.

• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually by hand, arm or shoulder.
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object 25-50 pounds.
• Repetitive Motions: Making frequent movements with a part of the body.
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working under irregular hours.
• Exposure: To communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in a moderate noise level in the work environment is required.

Must have experience in Family Medicine

JOB SUMMARY

Performs duties under direction of the Associate Director of Nursing to assist in examination and treatment of patients. Under general supervision, makes interpretations and exercises some discretion in routine situations

POSITION GOAL

Provide direct patient care with utmost customer service, compassion, and integrity to patients/clients in a clinic setting.

SCHEDULE/COMPENSATION

Excellent and competitive benefits package offered which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Company matching retirement plan and generous paid time off to include vacation and sick leave accruals starting from the date of hire.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains, evaluates, and records patient history in medical file.
• Obtains and measures vital signs and records information on patients' charts.
• Screens patients according to NTACHC protocols (i.e. obtaining vital signs, height, weight, vision/hearing testing) and any other procedures directed by the supervising provider/clinical coordinator, or nurse.
• Assists in the examination of patients under the direction of a physician.
• Explains treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepares and administers oral medications and routine immunizations, under supervision of licensed clinical staff.
• Performs routine diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Respond to request for follow-up, manage tasks in NextGen.
• Performs accurate charting in medical record in accordance with NTACHC policies and procedures.
• Provide assistance to nurses, medical assistants and providers as needed.
• Maintain exam room and work areas (i.e. keeping well-stocked, orderly and clean, to include disinfecting exam tables between patients as per infection control policy.)
• Maintain strict infection control (i.e., sterilizing instruments, performing procedures, needle disposal, etc.).
• Perform phlebotomy/ finger stick as permitted by training.
• Administers injections according to position requirements (i.e., subcutaneous, intramuscular and intradermal injections).
• Perform procedures, as ordered (i.e., EKGs, nebulizer treatments, pulse oximeter, ear lavages, etc.).
• Able to accurately make/cancel/reschedule appointments in the computer appointment system. Able to follow-up on appointment to determine patient compliance and contract patients to reschedule (no-show policy)
• Understand all emergency protocols and respond accordingly.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to recognize and respect cultural diversity of patients.
• Serve as the communication liaison between patient and physician. Capable of documenting patient communication and clinical treatment accurately and appropriately.
• Recognize and respond effectively to verbal, nonverbal, and written communication.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures dealing with health care.
• Comply with established risk management and safety procedures.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team.
• Must respect the confidential nature of medical information.
• Working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Able to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
• Capable of using experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Good computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as charts, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Professional manner and appearance.
• Emotional and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Strength sufficient to: lift some patients, move heavy equipment on wheels (up to approximately 250 lbs.), and to move patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers from one of the following organizations is required.
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
• Medical Assistant Certificate from one of the following organizations required.
  • CMA - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
  • RMA - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
  • CCMA- National Health Career Association (NHA)
  • NRCMA through National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP)
  • NCMA- National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

• Prior professional experience as a Medical Assistant is a definite plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance as traveling to different clinic locations may be required at times.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions associated with this position. Because we are committed to inclusion of those with disabilities, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions associated with their position.

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling over.
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually by hand, arm or shoulder.
• Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs.
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through use of two or more.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects by means of skin receptors.
• Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers.
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping or otherwise working with hand(s).
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds by ear.
• Pulling: Exerting force on an object so that it is moving to the person.
• Pushing: Exerting force on an object so that the object is away.
• Reaching: Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive Motions: Making frequent movements with a part of the body.
• Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position.
• Stooping: Bending the body by bending the spine at the waist.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words.
• Walking: Moving about on foot on uneven surfaces.
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object 25-50 pounds.

Thank you for your interest in North Texas Area Community Health Centers.

Must have experience in Family Medicine or Women's Health

JOB SUMMARY

Performs duties under direction of the Director of Nursing to assist in examination and treatment of patients. Under general supervision, makes interpretations and exercises some discretion in routine situations

POSITION GOAL

Provide direct patient care with utmost customer service, compassion, and integrity to patients/clients in a clinic setting.

SCHEDULE/COMPENSATION

Excellent and competitive benefits package offered which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Company matching retirement plan and generous paid time off to include vacation and sick leave accruals starting from the date of hire.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains, evaluates, and records patient history in medical file.
• Obtains and measures vital signs and records information on patients' charts.
• Screens patients according to NTACHC protocols (i.e. obtaining vital signs, height, weight, vision/hearing testing) and any other procedures directed by the supervising provider/clinical coordinator, or nurse.
• Assists in the examination of patients under the direction of a physician.
• Explains treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepares and administers oral medications and routine immunizations, under supervision of licensed clinical staff.
• Performs routine diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Respond to request for follow-up, manage tasks in NextGen.
• Performs accurate charting in medical record in accordance with NTACHC policies and procedures.
• Provide assistance to nurses, medical assistants and providers as needed.
• Maintain exam room and work areas (i.e. keeping well-stocked, orderly and clean, to include disinfecting exam tables between patients as per infection control policy.)
• Maintain strict infection control (i.e., sterilizing instruments, performing procedures, needle disposal, etc.).
• Perform phlebotomy/ finger stick as permitted by training.
• Administers injections according to position requirements (i.e., subcutaneous, intramuscular and intradermal injections).
• Perform procedures, as ordered (i.e., EKGs, nebulizer treatments, pulse oximeter, ear lavages, etc.).
• Able to accurately make/cancel/reschedule appointments in the computer appointment system. Able to follow-up on appointment to determine patient compliance and contract patients to reschedule (no-show policy)
• Understand all emergency protocols and respond accordingly.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to recognize and respect cultural diversity of patients.
• Serve as the communication liaison between patient and physician. Capable of documenting patient communication and clinical treatment accurately and appropriately.
• Recognize and respond effectively to verbal, nonverbal, and written communication.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures dealing with health care.
• Comply with established risk management and safety procedures.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team.
• Must respect the confidential nature of medical information.
• Working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Able to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
• Capable of using experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Good computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as charts, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Professional manner and appearance.
• Emotional and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Strength sufficient to: lift some patients, move heavy equipment on wheels (up to approximately 250 lbs.), and to move patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers from one of the following organizations is required.
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
• Medical Assistant Certificate from one of the following organizations required.
  • CMA - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
  • RMA - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
  • CCMA- National Health Career Association (NHA)
  • NRCMA through National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP)
  • NCMA- National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

• Prior professional experience as a Medical Assistant is a definite plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance as traveling to different clinic locations may be required at times.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions associated with this position. Because we are committed to inclusion of those with disabilities, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions associated with their position.

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling over.
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually by hand, arm or shoulder.
• Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs.
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through use of two or more.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects by means of skin receptors.
• Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers.
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping or otherwise working with hand(s).
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds by ear.
• Pulling: Exerting force on an object so that it is moving to the person.
• Pushing: Exerting force on an object so that the object is away.
• Reaching: Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive Motions: Making frequent movements with a part of the body.
• Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position.
• Stooping: Bending the body by bending the spine at the waist.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words.
• Walking: Moving about on foot on uneven surfaces.
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object 25-50 pounds.

Thank you for your interest in North Texas Area Community Health Centers.