What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic Provider position at Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC)?
Come join our Health Team as a Clinic Provider! Our clinic’s purpose is to support our employees and community members to heal and improve their quality of life. You provide care to those who you work with! If you are ready to be part of a community that inspires possibilities, fosters meaningful connections, and upholds our longstanding values while creating memorable experiences - we are looking for you! Whatever your career goals may be, let SMSC help get you there!
Job Overview: The Clinic Provider is responsible for providing medical care to pediatric and adult patients in an Urgent Care setting; patients include SMSC Community Members, employees, dependents, and Native Americans residing in Scott County. The provider is responsible for diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions in collaboration with an integrative team. The team includes optometrists, chiropractors, physical therapists, psychologists, pharmacists, and other specialists.
Maximize Your Impact: The Responsibilities You’ll Own:
Reflects MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, CERTIFICATION and EXPERIENCE required in order to meet the expectations of this job:
Who We Are: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties, and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative that organizes various opportunities in the local community. To empower its team members to take part in the Dakota tradition of giving, the SMSC provides paid hours to team members to volunteer at events. Learn more at shakopeedakota.org.
Job Overview: The Clinic Provider is responsible for providing medical care to pediatric and adult patients in an Urgent Care setting; patients include SMSC Community Members, employees, dependents, and Native Americans residing in Scott County. The provider is responsible for diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions in collaboration with an integrative team. The team includes optometrists, chiropractors, physical therapists, psychologists, pharmacists, and other specialists.
Maximize Your Impact: The Responsibilities You’ll Own:
- Perform thorough evaluations which includes a complete history, review of systems, physical examination, diagnostic radiology and laboratory testing, and/or referrals as needed for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic physical and mental health conditions. Prescribe and manage medications within the scope of practice. Perform minor office procedures including but not limited to wound repair, dermatological procedures, and orthopedic care. Collaborate with the team to determine patient-specific treatment methodologies that meet the standards of care.
- Educate patients and eligible employees about wellness and preventative care through clinical interactions and SMSC Wellness department initiatives. Establish effective long-term patient-provider relationships.
- Maintain and enhance current level of knowledge relative to professional medical practice and maintain continuing education requirements necessary for licensure.
- Comply with HIPAA rules and maintain all patient information confidentially and securely. Maintain appropriate documentation of patient care in the electronic health record.
- Assume responsibility and be accountable for time management, building professional relationships, and being a leader within the healthcare team. Foster the team approach to patient care.
- Opportunity to provide in-home care for eligible tribal members. Occasional opportunities to provide care and education at local, off-site events. Potential travel requirement of up to two weeks in a calendar year to treat patients through the SMSC Mobile Unit.
Reflects MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, CERTIFICATION and EXPERIENCE required in order to meet the expectations of this job:
- Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program from an accredited college or university (Physician Assistant). or a master’s degree in nursing (Nurse Practitioner).
- Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by and in good standing with the Minnesota Board of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) or currently licensed as a Physician Assistant by and in good standing with the Minnesota Board of Medical Examiners (Physician Assistant).
- Must be currently certified as a Nurse Practitioner by and in good standing with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (Nurse Practitioner) or currently certified as a Physician Assistant by and in good standing with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (Physician Assistant).
- Good computer skills to include MS Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as other health care or business-related software as needed.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must hold and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. If not, CPR certified upon hire, must obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
- Maintain DEA licensure.
- Capacity to handle and lift up to 25 lbs. as needed.
Who We Are: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties, and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative that organizes various opportunities in the local community. To empower its team members to take part in the Dakota tradition of giving, the SMSC provides paid hours to team members to volunteer at events. Learn more at shakopeedakota.org.
