This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12800899GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
This position is part of the medical clinical team. This position isresponsible for providing primary care services, including assessing andmanaging patients in the clinic following established standards ofpractice. This position shall be authorized to make independentdecisions about advanced practice clinical needs of families, patientsand medical decisions based on authorization for collaborative practicewith one or more physicians.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Develops and manages the medical plan of care for patients based upon anagreement developed jointly and signed by the mid-level and supervisingphysicians.
Provides complete, comprehensive outpatient care for patients includinghealth examinations and treatment of medical conditions, to includefollow-up of problems detected.
Responsible to manage acute and chronic illness, routine care throughcare plans that are coordinated, when appropriate, with the patient\'sbehavioral health provider
Responsible to make appropriate referrals to internal disciplines ofCHC/SEK and/or external resources/agencies for additional servicesrequired.
Prescribes medications for patients for treatment of conditions, asindicated.
Provides clinical consultation to other providers within CHC/SEK asneeded.
Responsible for accurate, timely, and clear medical recorddocumentation.
Observes clinic protocols and guidelines and scope of practice asdetermined by professional regulatory agencies.
Provide appropriate follow-up with clinical support staff to includetelephone/written correspondence (e.g. inform patients of test results).
Provides clear written and oral communication to patients/guardians, andemployees.
Participates in an on-call system for after-hours care for CHC/SEKinpatient population, as assigned.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of a potential action.
Supervises healthcare students as assigned.