Advanced Practice Clinician for In Basket Management Support (PA or NP) - Kennewick, WA

HPSA Score for Primary Care: 18

Join Our Team as an APC In-Basket Provider!

Are you a dedicated healthcare professional with a passion for patient care and teamwork? Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) is looking for a charismatic and skilled APC In-Basket Provider to join our dynamic team. This unique role offers a perfect blend of direct patient care and collaborative support for our provider team.

Position Overview:

As an APC In-Basket Provider, you'll balance your time between direct patient care and assisting a dedicated team of providers with EPIC In-Basket management. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring our patients receive exceptional care and our team functions seamlessly. Our collaborative approach to patient care means you'll be part of a passionate team committed to community health. You'll have the opportunity to build and nurture patient relationships by managing your own patient panel.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Patient Care (50%):

• Obtain patient histories, conduct exams, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and formulate treatment plans.
• Listen to patients to ensure satisfaction and manage continuity of care, including follow-up activities.
• Order and perform lab and radiology tests, diagnose conditions, and prescribe medications and therapies.
• Work with the healthcare team to provide standard medical care.
• Perform minor surgeries and educate patients about their health.
• Encourage preventive health measures and collaborate with various healthcare professionals for comprehensive care.
• Provide safe, effective, and patient-centered care, adhering to evidence-based guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with QA and regulatory standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Meet clinic hours and adjust to patient volumes.
• Participate in after-hours call rotations as needed.

EPIC In-Basket Management (50%):

• Monitor and respond to In Basket messages and items for the assigned team.
• Handle pharmacy refill requests and prior authorizations.
• Manage nursing advice messages.
• Direct patient messaging via MyChart or Artera.
• Review and respond to both normal and abnormal lab results.
• Review incoming medical documentation, including Emergency Room or inpatient admission records.
• Review specialty consult reports and imaging reports.
• Address other In Basket items as assigned.
• Keep assigned providers informed about significant patient issues identified during In Basket management.
• Provide clinical care support for patients assigned to team members, including scheduled routine visits and same-day appointments for urgent care.

Who we are looking for:

• An Advanced Practice Clinician passionate about community health and family medicine
• A healthcare professional committed to working with underserved patient populations
• New graduate? Make your resume stand out by listing all clinical rotations and your experience in community health or with underserved patient population

Position Details:

• Proudly serving a largely migrant and Latino community
• Certified bilingual Medical Assistant dedicated to assisting in translation and patient care
• 1.0 FTE
• EMR system is EPIC
• Clinic Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:45 AM - 7:00 PM; Saturday, 8:45 AM – 5:00 PM

Position highlights:

• Base Compensation: $132k - $144k per year. Additional earnings from productivity and patient satisfaction measures should be expected.
• $15k Hiring Bonus
• $20k Relocation allowance
• $50k student loan repayment assistance beginning the month after your start date
• Malpractice insurance coverage (no tail coverage policy needed)
• 4-week Medical Spanish Immersion Program in Xayla, Guatemala

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits at no out-of-pocket cost to employees
• Great personal leave time
• 8 paid holidays per year
• $3,100 annual CME allowance with 40 hours of CME time
• Profit-sharing plan 401a
• 403b retirement plan
• Automatic life insurance policy
• Employee assistance program

Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, you must complete a Master's or Doctoral Degree -Nurse Practitioner or Master's Degree - Physician Assistant or Bachelor's Degree in Health Science and a two-year Physician Assistant training program.

About YVFWC

At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we believe you are more than an Advanced Practice Clinician, and we are more than a job. As an FQHC, we are a patient-centered medical home dedicated to serving our communities. Taking care of a patient's health means caring for them with compassion. We treat our patients how they want to be treated, regardless of where they live, where they are from, or what they can pay. Our doors are open to all, regardless of their citizenship status.

Our neighborhood centers offer affordable, high-quality care for families—their kids and grandparents. We help when they're hurting—and even when they're not. Whether they're about to be a mom for the first time, trying to soothe their 6-year-old's toothache, helping their homebound grandmother get her medicine, or deciding the best foods to feed their family, we can help. We can even help when they're looking for work or trying to keep their home warm in the wintertime. We're here for our communities.

About Tri-Cities, WA

Tri-Cities, WA, is a vibrant area that includes Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland. Known for its flourishing wine industry with over 200 wineries, the region also boasts a strong agricultural base with crops like apples and cherries. The Columbia, Snake, and Yakima Rivers offer endless recreational opportunities. Plus, the tech and energy sectors, including the Hanford Site and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, are key economic drivers. With over 300 days of sunshine each year, the semi-arid climate is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

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