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Clinician – Desert Sky Health Center Jobs in Phoenix, AZ at Planned Parenthood Arizona Inc
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Location: 2020 N 75th Avenue, Suite 11, Phoenix, AZ 85035 (75th Avenue and McDowell)
Under the daily supervision of the Center Manager and the medical supervision of the Lead Clinician and the Medical Director, the Clinician functions as the clinical leader of a health center assigned by PPAZ and is responsible for safe, high-quality clinical practice delivered consistently and within the medical standards and guidelines of PPAZ.
GENERAL PRIORITIES
Performs appropriate medical screening and procedures, including, but not limited to, breast and pelvic examination. The latter includes speculum examination, bimanual examination, obtaining of materials for STI investigation, cytologic smears (and other specimens as indicated), and other types of more specialized screening procedures, as may be indicated by clinical protocol. Interprets laboratory data and orders appropriate additional laboratory investigations when indicated.
Provides counsel and advice on family planning methods to patients and receives and handles patient questions and problems relating to these methods. Provides all methods of reversible birth control, including, but not limited to, diaphragm fittings, IUC insertions and removals, contraceptive Implant insertion and removal, and dispensing contraceptive supplies and medications.
Provides counseling, advice, and care for HIV prevention with PrEP and nPEP, including medical screening, ordering and monitoring laboratory tests, management of medication, and follow-up.
Provides counseling, advice, and care for gender affirming treatment for estrogen-based and testosterone-based care, including medical screening, ordering and monitoring laboratory tests, medication management, and follow-up.
Provides direct-to-patient telehealth care and management for services including but not limited to: birth control, STI testing and treatment, PrEP, nPEP, gender affirming care.
Refers patients with abnormal conditions or other medical problems found on the examination to the supervising physician when not covered by standing orders. Makes and follows up on other appropriate medical and social referrals, as indicated. Provides liaison with health and welfare agencies, as needed.
Understands and participates in the referral/follow-up process. This includes -Maintaining adequate documentation of the notification and follow-up process as specified in the Clinical Protocol Manual.
Provides unbiased, objective information on abortion, adoption, and parenting as requested by the patient. Provides support and responds to inquiries from abortion patients. This includes screening calls from abortion patients and responding to the needs of the patient.
Assists with training of staff in clinical standards, environmental maintenance, and health education. Maintains emergency response supplies and materials. Assists in training and clinical check-offs for healthcare assistants as needed.
Works with the RNs and Resource RN for clinical follow-up of laboratory results, prescription refills, patient calls, messages, and questions. Gives RNs advice and orders for patient care by the standing orders for RNs and the PPFA/PPAZ MSGs.
Participates in the After-Hours Call program based on a schedule created by PPAZ.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Valid License (PA, NP, NMW) and one year of experience, preferably in an OB/Gyn or family planning setting.
Public health experience is helpful.
Title: Clinician – Desert Sky Health Center
Company: Planned Parenthood Arizona Inc
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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