What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinician I position at Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette?
This position is eligible for a $5,000 hiring bonus and $10,000 relocation reimbursement!
About the Role: At PPCW, Clinicians provide reproductive health care services to a broad-based population. We provide skilled patient care in the clinical setting including gynecological exams, screening and treatment, counseling, contraceptive advice and prescriptions, detection and treatment of vaginitis, cervicitis and STD’s, ultrasound, medication abortion and other abortion related services, follow-up patient consultations and other medical conditions as per health center guidelines and patient needs.
Schedule Expectations: This is a full-time position, (37.5 hours/week).
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 4:00pm
10:00am - 6:00pm
8:00am - 4:00pm
8:00am - 4:00pm
Qualifications: At PPCW, we are committed to finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds. We value your lived experience as well as your work experience and encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every qualification. We encourage you to think creatively about your transferable skills, qualities, and experiences and how they could connect to the role you are applying to. Additionally, we encourage applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA community, women and others who have been historically marginalized.
Required Qualifications:
Education commensurate with state licensure requirements for practice capacity as an Advanced Practice Clinician (Oregon and/or Washington).
Must have National Certification or a current Medicare number.
Must be eligible and able to pursue prescriptive authority with current licensure.
Must be eligible and able to pursue DEA registration.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Professional, positive attitude with proven ability to contribute effectively to highly functioning work teams.
Float and per diem clinicians must be able to work at all PPCW locations.
Bilingual clinicians must be fluent in the language evidenced by successful passing of the internal exam.
Total Rewards: The full wage range for this position is $60.00 to $87.41 hourly. Bilingual Premium Pay is $1.66 per hour. At PPCW we’re proud to calculate a wage offer based on candidate experience, rather than negotiate an offer which leads to pay inequity. New hire wage placement typically does not exceed the midpoint of the wage range. You'll receive a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries, health insurance, retirement plans, and more. Our benefits include:
Up to 4 weeks of annual paid time off (increases with tenure)
9 paid holidays
Paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
403b retirement account and 6% employer match
Employee assistance program (confidential counseling and resources)
NHSC/HRSA Nurse Corps Loan Repayment (eligible sites and positions)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (eligible sites and positions)
Ongoing professional development
Employee referral bonuses
Physical Requirements:
Constantly operate a computer or perform other repetitive tasks
Use various computer systems and applications (e.g., Outlook, Teams), including EHR
Communicate face to face, virtual meetings, and via telephone with individuals
Move about inside the office or health center
Utilize all required PPE
Collect specimens, prepare and administer medications, obtain vital signs and record medical information, observe and exchange accurate information, and conduct reproductive exams including IUC and implant insertion and removal
Perform CPR, operate oxygen equipment, operate ultrasound equipment
Move items weighing up to 50 pounds
Potential for exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous drugs and materials
Ability to travel to assigned health center(s)
May require occasional flexible hours (days, evening, weekend)
Location: This position requires in-person work, meaning you will be working primarily on-site at a PPCW location. All PPCW employees must reside in Oregon or Washington. The on-site work location for this position is our Ontario Health Center.
Essential Functions:
Perform medical screening procedures as appropriate for PPCW patients.
Perform gynecological and STI examinations and screening examinations including thyroid, heart, lungs, abdomen, extremities, breast, genital and pelvic examinations.
Refer patients with abnormal conditions found on examination to Medical Director and/or other physicians or medical facilities as needed per health center guidelines and/or patient needs.
Perform, order, and interpret routine laboratory tests.
Participates in the follow-up of abnormal pap smears, positive STI tests or other abnormal lab tests.
Perform medical referrals as indicated and appropriate follow-up.
Perform medication abortions.
Perform ultrasound for gestational dating, abortion, and IUC placement.
Assist in abortion and sterilization services.
Maintain time management expectations and compliance standards of the health center.
Maintain a close working relationship with Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, and other licensed and unlicensed staff of the agency.
Participate in in-service training, volunteer training and community education as assigned by Health Center Manager.
Initiate problem solving to ensure smooth health center flow.
Serve as a telephone resource person for patient or medical information calls.
Document findings and referrals. Sign records and prescriptions.
Work independently to maintain up-to-date knowledge in the health care field via attending seminars and workshops and reading relevant material.
All Advanced Practice Clinicians working 30 or more hours per week must assume after-hours emergency call responsibility as needed.
Salary : $60 - $87