Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant

Creating a better way. It's more than just the philosophy we were founded on. It's our purpose. For our employees, it means more time with patients. Unrushed visits to build meaningful relationships. And most importantly, an opportunity to empower our patients to achieve their full potential - at work and in life. Determined to make a difference? Join our health care revolution and be a part of something better.

QuadMed is seeking a passionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our client based Health Center in Avon, IN

This position will focus on prevention, wellness, and maintenance of health in partnership with patients. This will be accomplished by evaluating, treating, and educating patients in a clinic setting. Under the collaboration of a physician, performs professional medical work in the examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients according to statutory limitations. Examines and diagnoses patients and develops treatment plans. Performs testing, refers to physicians as needed, writes prescriptions, and performs administrative procedures within their scope and licensure of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.

Clinic Hours

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 7am to 4pm

Tuesday and Thursday: 8am to 5pm

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides comprehensive clinical patient care through interviewing, examining and treating associates and their dependents in order to meet their health and wellness needs.  Prescribes appropriate medical treatment and clinical medications for patients and orders studies, tests and ancillary care services as required.

Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition, with documentation in the medical record

Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agent

Educates patients and/or families about preventive care, wellness, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications

Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within evidence based and best practice guidelines

Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs

Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development, and pathophysiology of disease processes, specific to age groups served

Follows all established rules and guidelines of evidence-based care and best clinical practice

Regularly reviews chronic medical conditions that require ongoing medical attention by accessing available registry tools

Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families

Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, partnership, or referral.

May refer patients to physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment

Refers to appropriate specialists outside the health center in a medically appropriate and efficient manner

Practices in a collaborative fashion consistent with the concept of a patient centered medical home, consulting and with the oversight physician as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues

Refers patients to and utilizes unique internal associates' benefits and resources to maximize health outcomes

Demonstrates exceptional and effective collaborative partnership and communication style with both patients and staff

Actively engages in quality improvement, leadership and compliance

Participates in quality improvement, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the health center requirements for QuadMed

Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests, and inquiries from patients, QuadMed, and clients

Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organization information and follows federal and state regulations and organization policies regarding protection of patient information.

Effectively communicates with patients through technology to include email, video, telephonic, and text while complying with QuadMed policy and practices

Demonstrates knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues and approaches in area of expertise

Demonstrates the ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards

Demonstrates the ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations and establish a leadership role in an emergency

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Completed master's degree level Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program from an accredited college/university

Experience:

Minimum three (3) years primary care practice experience

Ability to work independently

Working with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Experience working with pediatric patients in some locations

Certain clients and health centers may require travel

Certain clients and health centers may require phlebotomy

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Active and unrestricted applicable licensure

Current CPR (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 60 days of hire    

NPI & DEA

Current National Board Certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Bilingual Spanish a plus in some locations

Must have working knowledge of practical nursing theories and polices

An understanding of the patient care procedures, medical protocols, and testing procedures necessary to support an Occupational Health center.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Requires organizational and decision-making abilities

Requires excellent assessment skills

Computer skills required (electronic medical record experience preferred)

Proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Manual Dexterity: Work requires accuracy and moderate speed

Physical Effort: Work requires considerable variety of fairly steady active physical exertion with some and/or continuous standing or walking

Working Conditions: May include exposure to conditions requiring the use of personal protective equipment

Hazards: Exposure to hazards that may result in short-term work-related absences. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and hazardous materials

Harry Quadracci was determined to do things differently, and to do them better. In 1991, the visionary print manufacturing CEO founded QuadMed out of the belief that there had to be a better way to provide his employees with access to affordable, high-quality health care. And what started as doing the right thing, ended up sparking a health care revolution. Now 30 years later, we partner with employers across the nation to provide value-driven health and wellness services in or near the workplace. With a focus on breaking down cost, access and quality barriers, we empower employees and their families to live healthier, happier lives.

We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.

QuadMed and Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. QuadMed and Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. QuadMed and Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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