Clinical Field Instructor - APP

Position Title : Clinic Field Instructor - APP

Department : Village Health Services

Reports To : Director of Village Health Services

Position Code : 19630523

FLSA : Exempt

ICPA : Covered

Effective Date : 7 / 25 / 2022

Grade : Barrier Crimes :

Covered

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Job Summary : Job incumbent provides instruction, medical skills training evaluation and supportive services to Community Health Aides / Practitioners in the village clinics. Incumbent will provide direct clinical services within NSHC.

Essential Functions :

Under the general supervision of the VHS Directors and Medical Director, job incumbent will :

• Assess, plan and provide patient care under the supervision of a physician
• Perform clinical, teaching and administrative in a professional manner that demonstrates exemplary customer service, cultural competency and fosters a team environment.
• Support the Community Health Aide / Practitioners (CHA / P) the delivery of health care services in conjunction with the NSHC medical staff, Sub-Regional Clinics, other health services programs and other patient care entities state of Alaska public health and State of Alaska Medicaid.
• Provide training and medical evaluation to CHA / P's through on-site visits, video teleconferencing technology, clinical observation, review of patient encounter documentation, classroom instruction, preceptorships and re-entries.
• Review and monitor the medical activities of the CHA / P in the villages according to standards of the NSHC CHA program, NSHC personnel policy and applicable regulatory agencies.
• Work in cooperation with VHS Directors and Medical Director, training center staff and referral physician to address all medical and training issues for each CHA / P under their supervision.
• Work with the CHA / P(s) to identify and articulate clinic facility issues to director and appropriate regulatory entity.
• Recommend Medical Standing Orders [or revocation of] to VHS Medical Director.
• Position will be in village clinics throughout Norton Sound. (not Nome based)
• All other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Summation : This position has high public contact, which makes strong interpersonal skills a necessity

Personal Traits :

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization's values : integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others

Required Skills and Abilities :

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient / customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient / customer confidentiality

Minimum Requirements

Education

Degree

Program

Master's Degree

Family Practice preferred

Experience

General (Non-supervisory)

Supervisory

Amount : 5 year(s)

working in a community health practice or setting

0 (years)

supervising, managing, or directing the work of other employees

Type :

Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated.

Credentials

Licensure, Certification, Etc.

Certified Physician Assistant;Certified Nurse Practitioner

Physical Requirements :

Working Conditions :