Mid-Level Provider

Title: Mid-Level Provider (NP & PA)

Reports To: Chief Medical Officer

Direct Reports: Students/Interns as appropriate

Classification/Category: Clinical Level II

Workgroup(s): Provider Meeting

Work Status: On Site

Salary Range: $97,582.00 – 130,295.00

Stipend(s): After Hours On-Call, Saturday Clinic, and Migrant/Seasonal Farmworker Provider

Status: Exempt

Summary of Position

The Mid-Level Provider assists in providing health care for patients under supervision of MD. Provides clinical coordination for patients with concentration on the first 24 hours of care. Fosters the Educational Development of Patients and Families. Supports the care of the patient through the system with an emphasis on quality outcomes. The Mid-Level Provider will model behaviors consistent with the published values and the Code of Conduct of RCCHC.

RCCHC Mission, Vision and Values

Mission: Great care for every one every day.

Vision: Striving to be the primary healthcare provider, dedicated to and supported by the people we serve.

Values: (R)espectful, (C)ompassionate, (C)aring, (H)onest, (C)omitted

Population Served

Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center will provide open access, community-oriented primary care of the highest quality to all residents within our service area and surrounding counties, regardless of their ability to pay.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina
Board certified or eligible
Maintains current DEA number
Must accept the several principles of community healthcare which include but are not limited to the following; commitment to serve patients regardless of their ability to pay, commitment to practices of health promotion and disease prevention, skill or aptitude in the management of physician and non-physician medical personnel
Works effectively with others and is able to organize workload, as well as assume responsibility and maintain confidentiality
Must be able to work independently, exercise appropriate decision-making skills, and function effectively on a team.
Must be able to speak and communicate clearly and effectively

Education: Master’s degree in Nursing or Science in Physician Assistant Studies and two years post training within a practice preferred

Certification(s)/Licensure: Licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina, Board certified or eligible, and maintains current DEA number.

Knowledge:

Knowledge and thorough understanding of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s) in regard to the Federal 330 Public Health Service Act
Knowledge of computer systems and applications.

Skills:

Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, and discretion.
Skill in analyzing situations accurately and taking effective action.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the medical and administrative staff, patients and the community.
Skill in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work; delegating and achieving goals and objectives.
Skill in exercising judgment and discretion in developing, interpreting, and implementing departmental policies and procedures.
Skill in identifying and resolving problems.
Skill in developing comprehensive reports.

Abilities:

Ability to plan, organize, and integrate priorities and deadlines.
Ability to identify, analyze, and interpret complex data and, resolve operational problems.
Ability to evaluate and make recommendations for continuous quality improvement.
Ability to evaluate and make recommendations for continuous risk assessment.
Ability to anticipate and react calmly in emergency situations.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to competently use Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and appropriate organizational software.

Essential Functions

Treat patients in the clinic who have appointments as well as “walk-in” patients
Participate with on call rotations with other providers
Practice cost conscious and cost effective medical care
Provide consultation with other medical providers at RCCHC
Ensure each medical encounter is documented appropriately and in a timely manner
Review laboratory data daily and take appropriate action promptly
Comply with all performance standards set by RCCHC and those required by an agency providing funds
Serve on one or more committees that provide performance improvement assurance for clinical practice at RCCHC
Attend medical staff meetings and participate in CME activities
Participate as an active member of the RCCHC team
Maintain compliance with workflows, policies and procedures as well as other activities to support PCMH model of care and accreditation
Performs other duties as assigned.