Clinician – San Francisco, CA Full Time

About The Position

Requirements

• Successful completion of accredited Advanced Practice Clinician program.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to document in electronic health record concisely, accurately, and according to PPNorCal protocols.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to understand and interpret statistics.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Knowledge and experience with EHR & EPM systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office applications required.
• Current California NP, PA, CNM, or another APC license.
• Current California BRN Furnishing Number (if NP or CNM).
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) number.
• Current CPR BLS certificate.
• Must possess reliable transportation or automobile transportation with a valid California Driver’s License and insurance as determined by the requirements of each position.
• Entry-level to three years of experience in sexual and reproductive health care.
• Direct patient care experience, preferably in women’s health/reproductive health care.
• Experience in reproductive health, OB/GYN, primary care, or community health care preferred.
• Must be PPNorCal trained and privileged prior to taking on additional areas of care- i.e.; Telehealth, CCD, After-Hours, Pre-Natal, etc.
• Common sense and a commitment to excellent customer service and quality health care.
• Commitment to working with low-income and culturally diverse patients with an emphasis on health equity and empowerment.
• Good judgment to serve patients promptly, competently, and in a friendly manner.
• Ability to understand and demonstrate, in all interactions, the importance of high-quality care including accurate documentation and follow-up.
• Ability to follow affiliate-wide protocols, policies, and procedures, center-specific policies and procedures and PPNorCal’s Honorable Standards.
• Ability to maintain complete patient confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to work independently as well as consult with supervising physician or other clinicians as dictated by patient need and assessment findings.
• Ability to be flexible and available to extend/change scheduled hours or location as needed to meet needs of the health center and patients.
• Willingness to work some evenings and a minimum of/at least one Saturday per month based on Health Center operating hours required.
• Willingness to precept students or train new clinicians as appropriate.
• Demonstrate a positive-attitude and willingness to assist team members at all times.
• Provide feedback to colleagues, staff, and managers in a professional, respectful, direct, and timely manner.
• Receive feedback professionally.
• Maintain professionalism through appropriate dress, manner, and behavior.
• Treat staff and patients with courtesy and respect at all times under all circumstances.
• Ability to work in a busy environment, handling multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising accuracy, attention to detail, and courtesy and respect to patients and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively, make decisions, solve problems, and function as part of a team.
• Willingness to promote Planned Parenthood services and mission to patients, friends, and others in the community.

Nice To Haves

• Prenatal experience strongly desired if applying for a prenatal position.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of additional languages desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work in the health center providing comprehensive clinical sexual and reproductive health care services to all patients in accordance with evidence-based practice protocols.
• Obtain a basic health history and comprehensive gynecological (GYN) history.
• Perform a general physical exam, breast exam, GYN exam, and male genitourinary exam.
• Recognize common breast and GYN deviations from normal and provide management or referral as appropriate.
• Recognize common non-GYN deviations from normal and provide management or referral as appropriate.
• Provide preventive care, including screening for breast and cervical cancers.
• Obtain and interpret laboratory tests and results related to GYN visits.
• Perform and interpret transvaginal and abdominal ultrasounds.
• Screen for contraindications and special conditions to contraceptive methods.
• Provide appropriate contraception to patients, including intrauterine contraceptives (IUCs) and implants.
• Test and treat STI’s and other infectious conditions.
• Provide PrEP and nPEP to prevent HIV infection.
• Provide care across the reproductive health lifespan, including basic infertility services and menopause management.
• Provide medication abortion, early pregnancy complication management, and other special services as appropriate by licensure.
• Assess and manage complications from in-clinic abortion, medication abortion, and vasectomy. Depending on location may support in-clinic abortion clinic.
• Provide care for patients of all gender identities, including gender-affirming care.
• Construct an accurate assessment and treatment plan based on history, exam, and lab findings.
• Provide patient with general reproductive health maintenance, education, and counseling.
• Ensure complete and accurate medical documentation in EHR application and bill and code patient visits appropriately.
• Function as a medical resource for health center staff.
• Participate in health center efforts to achieve established goals for productivity, with the minimum goal of 3.0 encounters per hour.
• Participate in research studies conducted in the health center.
• Exercise a commitment diversity, equity, and inclusion in all interactions with patients and staff.
• Participate in and model the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives of PPNorCal.
• Work with a virtual team to communicate and triage patients via telephone or video.
• Provide virtual care to patients as outlined in the Telehealth scope of services.
• Participate in follow-up of Quality Assurance activities.
• Review and interpret all incoming PPNorCal test results (labs and imaging) and create follow-up plans as indicated.
• Manage all existing PPNorCal medical follow-up for assigned patients.
• Review all incoming medical record for new and existing patients.
• Triage incoming medical calls and respond appropriately.
• Manage medication refill requests.
• Act as referral liaison for patients needing specialist care outside of affiliate.
• APCs are responsible for the medical oversight and instruction of the Reproductive Health Specialists and other medical support staff.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees
• 75% coverage for dependent children
• 25% coverage for spouses/domestic partners
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability coverage
• Earned time off (ETO) accrued based on hours worked
• Paid sick time accrued based on hours worked
• A 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match after 12 months
• 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays each year