The provider is responsible for assessing physical status of SBC clients by taking and evaluating health histories, performing complete and partial physical exams, assessing acute illnesses or injuries; assessing current or potential chronic diseases; ordering laboratory testing, evaluation results and recommending treatment; and reviewing and administering immunizations.
The provider is responsible for the appropriate diagnosis, treatment, counseling, and follow-up of clients based on their assessment.
Document the health history and medical care provided in electronic health record (EHR). Treat illness and other abnormal clinical findings according to best practices and protocols established in collaboration with the medical director.
Write prescriptions and dispensing over the counter and stock medications from the clinic according to clinic guidelines.
Refer clients for further evaluation/treatment to primary care provider or to other health care provider
Counsel clients and families regarding their health status, and provide necessary support, client education, and referrals when appropriate.
Review client electronic health record documentation and billing encounter forms for accuracy; provide direction on scheduling client visits, health screenings, chart management, lab testing and follow-up.
Promote employee and client safety.
Clinic Coordination
Oversee general operations of the clinic and facilitate clinic team meetings for the purpose of coordinating care and projects within the clinic.
Ensure that confidentiality of client private information is maintained per SBC HIPAA policies and procedures.
Participate in client case management and projects within the school.
Delegate and ensure the ordering of supplies & medications, the ordering and tracking of; vaccines, and proper maintenance of laboratory and clinical equipment.
Take responsibility for SBC quality and outcome achievements by participating in projects related to continuous quality improving of SBC services
Assist with consultation and in-service education for other staff in SBC and Minneapolis Public School and respond to school and public requests for teaching materials and education on a variety of health issues.
Participate in Public Health Emergency Preparedness planning, training and response as needed and assigned playing a key role in the operations response to emergencies, giving injections, dispensing medications, providing first aid and doing health assessments.
Requirements :
Master's degree from Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program, public health, nursing, or a related field.