PA or NP - Hattiesburg

We are SEMRHI. We serve the healthcare needs of Rural Mississippi. We are a network of Community Health Centers that has been in Southeast Mississippi for more than 45 years. SEMRHI is looking to hire a Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) for work in our Hattiesburg Family Health Center.

At SEMRHI, the certified Provider is a primary health care professional who practices in clinical health care centers. They will provide nursing and medical services to individuals, families, and groups. The Provider will diagnose and manage acute episodic and chronic illnesses as well as promotes health and disease prevention. Services include, but are not limited to ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, and prescription of pharmacologic agents and nonpharmacologic therapies. Teaching and counseling individuals, families, and groups are a part of the practice.

Job Responsibilities :

• Demonstrate knowledge, expertise and confidence to seek assistance from the physician in decisions, when necessary
• Demonstrate an awareness of patient wait times
• Maintain accurate clinical records in a timely manner
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Maintain patient privacy during exams
• Adheres to the organizations productivity standards
• Facilitate patient flow through the center
• Prioritizes delivery of care according to the individual needs of the patient
• Recognizes and accommodates patient's financial situation when ordering test or procedures
• Demonstrate an attitude with regard to patients as one of respect, honesty, caring and professionalism at all times
• Provide appropriate follow-up according to a patient's condition
• Recognize cultural differences in the delivery of patient care
• Demonstrate an ability to work as a member of the health care team
• Interact with appropriate personnel from the hospitals and other agencies in a professional manner
• Provide accurate and appropriate information to others when requested
• Participate in quality assurance process
• Adhere to the proper enforcement of CLIA and OSHA requirements
• Rotate to provide service at other clinics as needed
• Maintain licensure and certification as required by the job description
• Attend continuing education and in-service training meetings
• Demonstrate professionalism at all times when representing the organization
• Cooperatively with administration to facilitate practice regulations and policies
• Communicate with the clinic staff appropriately
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance
• Performs related work, as assigned
• Adhere to the internet, electronic mail and computer policies
• Completes the required IT / Security trainings prior to the deadline

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