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Arizona Employer Family Nurse Practitioner in Safford, Arizona
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04/14/2013; 9/22/2016; 4/5/2018 1
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JOB DESCRIPTION
PA-C OR FNP-BC
Chief Medical Officer
April 14, 2013; September 22, 2016; April 5, 2018
Clinical
Exempt
Basic Function: Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the Physician Assistant or Family Nurse
Practitioner (both Board Certified), working within a patient centered care team, provides health care services to
clinic patients utilizing professional skills in providing diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health
problems along with preventative care focused on health risk factor reduction within the scope of licensing,
training, and privileging/credentialing. Provides care consistent with medical best practices and the
policies/procedures/protocols of the Agency.
Essential Functions:
1. Provides direct patient care to clinic patients as outlined in the providers current work agreement. For
Physician Assistants, provides this care under the general supervision of an assigned physician.
2. Elicits information related to the patients medical history and records into the Agencys approved EMR/EHR
system. Examines the patient for symptoms or to determine physical information. Orders, interprets, and
executes various tests and diagnostic images to provide information on patients condition. Analyzes reports
and findings of tests and examinations to present accurate diagnoses. Refers patients to medical specialist(s)
for consultant services when necessary for further evaluation and treatment.
3. Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school and consideration for
jobs or sports activities, or for insurance eligibility. Completes paperwork for disability or time-off-from-
work claims.
4. Administers or prescribes treatments. Prescribes medications, dosage, and schedule in accordance with
patient diagnoses, condition, and allergies.
5. Promotes health and wellness by advising patients about diet, physical activity, and hygiene along with
methods for prevention of disease.
6. Performs minor in-clinic surgical procedures with surgical competency when appropriate for specialty and
training and after approved by CMO to perform such procedures.
7. Participates in peer review activities as directed by the CMO and advises management on performance
deficiencies of medical providers and clinical auxiliary personnel.
8. Complies with CHC Standards of Conduct and Corporate Compliance.
Secondary Functions:
9. Participates in quality improvement and Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition activities.
10. Contributes to the training and proficiency of clinical personnel including PA, NP, and nursing students.
11. Participates in community outreach activities such as health fairs, classes, and community events.
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12. Uses PPE as appropriate.
13. Understands role in Disaster Plan and that safety is a condition of employment.
14. Follows CHCs policies and procedures.
15. Serves on various CHC and community committees as required/requested.
16. Attends meetings, seminars, and conferences as appropriate to ensure skills and knowledge remain current
and requests CME time and reimbursement per current Agency policy. Completes required annual Agency
training.
17. May travel to other sites to provide coverage.
18. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Ability to perform each essential function duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
2. PA: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with a current and valid Arizona State license with
prescribing authority.
FNP: MSN and a graduate of an accredit