Planned Parenthood of Michigan · 3 hours ago
Clinician (Nurse Practitioner/Midwife/Physician's Assistant) - Full Time in Kalamazoo
Planned Parenthood of Michigan is committed to providing high-quality patient care and is seeking a Clinician for their Kalamazoo Health Center. The role involves delivering gynecological and family planning services, assessing patient needs, and providing comprehensive education on reproductive health.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Provide gynecologic/family planning exams, including abortion follow up exams, and conduct appropriate testing
Assess patient’s contraceptive needs and prescribe/dispense medications and contraceptive devices as appropriate and allowed by license
Evaluate, plan and implement patient treatment plans. May including referring abnormal conditions to outside providers for care that is outside of PPMI’s scope of practice
Diagnose and treat sexually transmitted/gynecologic infections
Perform microscopy and interpret laboratory test results and order additional tests/procedures as necessary
Record, review, and interpret patient medical and social histories and symptoms
Request/review pertinent patient medical records
Provide After-Hours telephone triage for PP patients
Provide comprehensive education to patients including: contraception, reproductive health, pregnancy options, and abortion education
Respond to patient concerns in person and via phone
Regularly conduct chart audits
Counsel patients on healthy lifestyle including weight loss tips, nutrition and exercise, smoking cessation
Act as a resource for ancillary staff
Maintains organization and governmental agency quality control standards
Provide in-service education to staff and acts as a clinic medical resource for staff
May participate in affiliate research projects as directed
Remains current on PPFA protocols and requirements for medical care delivery
Travels to other health centers within defined region on occasion
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum Degree Required: Master's Degree
Required Disciplines: Physician's Assistant, Nurse-Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife
Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources
Knowledge of advanced concepts, practices and procedures of medical terminology and medical record documentation
Commitment to advancing race (+) equity in one's work: interest in expanding knowledge about the role that racial inequity plays in our society
Awareness of multiple group identities and their dynamics; bring a high level of self-awareness about personal identity, empathy, and humility to interpersonal interactions
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and directly as well as hear and act on feedback related to identity and equity
Strong sense of accountability to diversity, equity and inclusion principles and practices
Understand of the impact of identity dynamics on organizational culture
Commitment to Planned Parenthood's In This Together service ethos, workplace values, and service standards
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
STD
LTD
Life & ADD
403B
Flexible Spending Account
Generous Paid Time off Program
Free healthcare at our clinics for you and your immediate family!
Company
Planned Parenthood of Michigan
For more than 100 years, Planned Parenthood has promoted a common-sense approach to women's health and well-being based on respect for each individual's right to make informed, independent decisions about sex, health, and family planning.