Advanced Practice Provider

POSITION SUMMARY


The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is primarily responsible for accurately and safely interpreting the physician's orders/prescriptions and carrying them out. The APP must effectively communicate with patients while showing compassion for their individual situations. The APP must be organized and able to prioritize tasks in a demanding work environment. This position will report to the APP lead.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

• The APP will assist in outpatient patient care and provide a seamless transition through continuum of care.
• Collaborate with supervising physician on patient care.
• Streamline communications with referring physicians both internal and external to Sano.
• Conduct comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.
• Thoroughly documenting visits.
• Creating patient care plans and contributing to existing ones.
• Order laboratory and tests.
• Interpret laboratory and test results.
• Prescribing medicine and other treatments.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities.which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
• Confer with collaborating physician and other health professionals in area of clinical
• expertise.
• Provide formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of
• specialty.
• Participate in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate.
• Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
• Complete appropriate CME, maintain MO and KS licenses and DEA numbers.
• Participates in the shared on-call rotation for advanced practice providers, providing patient care coverage after hours, on weekends, and during holidays as assigned.
• Attends mandatory full staff and clinical meetings and acknowledges receipt of and reviews minutes if absent.
• Foster a professional and supportive work environment.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Promotes Mission, Vision, and Values of Sano
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Surgical Intervention
• Understanding of Internal Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Common Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• General computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office Applications (i.e. - Word and Excel)
• Data Entry
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong Customer Service Skills
• EMR experience (eClinical Works preferred)
• Computer software/hardware troubleshooting

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• State Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (or eligible for License in MO and KS)
• 1-2 Years of clinic experience (preferred)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT


Sano is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age (40 and older), race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Sano is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.