Advanced Practice Provider- Women’s Health

RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Patient Care:

• Administers or prescribes treatments and tests, including pap smears and pelvic/breast exams
• Conducts thorough consultations, medical histories, and physical examinations of patients
• Diagnoses and treats gynecological conditions, such as menstrual disorders, pelvic pain, infections, and menopause-related symptoms
• Provides prenatal care, including regular check-ups and screenings for pregnancies
• Offers family planning services, contraceptive counseling, and assists with contraceptive procedures
• Performs minor office-based procedures, such as IUD insertions/removals and implant insertions/removals
• Educates patients on reproductive health, preventative care, and treatment options
• Provides counseling and support to patients regarding family planning, fertility issues, and pregnancy-related concerns

Provider and Team Support:

• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, support staff, and other women's health practitioners to provide comprehensive patient care
• Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes by working in coordination with care teams
• Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders

Clinical Administration:

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and ensures proper documentation of patient encounters
• Reviews patient files/records, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status
• Elicits and records information about patient medical history
• Examines patients for symptoms or physical information
• Orders and executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests, examinations, and diagnoses to understand the patient’s current condition
• Determines and prescribes patient medications, dosages, and schedules dependent on their conditions and allergies
• Prescribes and administers vaccinations to immunize patients from communicable diseases
• Documents patient visits, including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action
• Stays informed of organizational activities and promotes mission and goals
• Stays abreast of the latest advancements in women's health through continuing education, maintenance of certification, and professional development
• Reviews and responds to all forms of communication, such as emails, TEAMs messages and voice mails
• Functions at the highest level according to credentials and competency

• Impacts patient experience by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Completion of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program with specialization in women’s health required
• Valid CA Nurse Practitioner or Physician License required
• Board certification for women’s health or certified midwife required
• Valid DEA, CPR, and BLS certification required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals
• Ability to lead and manage a team of healthcare professionals
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Knowledgeable about and experience with conducting gynecological examinations, procedures, and obstetric care
• Knowledgeable about and experience with current evidence-based practices and guidelines in women's health
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations
• Ability to work in an advanced capacity in electronic medical records, email, video conferencing systems, and common office software
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent planning and organizational ability
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/carry 25 lbs/weight
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

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