Job Summary

The Care Coordinator performs duties under the direction of the Associate Director of Care Coordination and Special Programs. A Care Coordinator is a trained healthcare professional who helps to manage the patient’s condition and assists with the patient’s treatment plan. They will be responsible for the coordination of different aspects of the patient’s medical plan based on a given assignment of providers or service types while working hand in hand with clinic staff to provide quality patient guidance and care.

Position Goal

Provide patient care through follow up and navigation with utmost customer service, compassion, and integrity to patients/clients in a clinic or telephonic setting.

Schedule/Compensation

Excellent and competitive benefits package offered which includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Company matching retirement plan and generous paid time off to include vacation and sick leave accruals starting from the date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide referral details and appointment arrangements for patients needing specialists or external medical visits. Verify patient insurance information is accepted by partnering institutions.
• Follow-up with patients to ensure that patient visits with specialists are complete and referral notes, imaging notes, and reports are obtained from external providers and scanned into the chart.
• Complete requests for follow-up, referrals, and manage tasks in NextGen by the end of your work week.
• Stay up to date with external referral sources and provide appropriate referral options for patients based on services needed and ability to pay.
• Initiate and complete pre-authorization for medications and Durable Medical Equipment as needed.
• Service and respond to customer and patient questions, issues and/or concerns within 48-72 hours of initiation.
• Securely and accurately document all patient information using the Electronic Health Record.
• Actively participate in agency performance improvement initiatives such as chronic care management for UDS measures and PCMH standards.
• Ensure timely submission of paperwork and reports.
• Communicate with other clinics, specialists, physicians, and management.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support NTACHC’s Mission, Vision and Values.
• Performs accurate charting in medical record in accordance with NTACHC policies and HIPAA compliance/confidentiality rules and regulations.
• Keep up to date and comply with all emails, intranet updates, policies/procedural updates and retraining as required.
• Understand all emergency protocols and respond accordingly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Performance Requirements

• Ability to recognize and respect cultural diversity of patients.
• Serve as the communication liaison between patient and physician. Capable of documenting patient communication and clinical treatment accurately and appropriately.
• Recognize and respond effectively to verbal, nonverbal, and written communication.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures dealing with health care.
• Comply with established risk management and safety procedures.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team.
• Must respect the confidential nature of medical information and comply with HIPAA laws
• Working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Able to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
• Capable of using experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Good computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as charts, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Behave in a professional manner and maintain a professional appearance.
• Must be a team player and always keep patients as the number one priority.

• Emotional and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
• Ability to stand/sit for long periods of time.
• Strength sufficient to lift some patients, move heavy equipment on wheels (up to approximately 250 lbs.), and to move patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.
• Consent to scheduled and random drug screen testing as required by NTACHC.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers from one of the following organizations is highly recommended.
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
• Medical Assistant Certificate from one of the following organizations highly recommended.
  • CMA - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
  • RMA - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
  • CCMA- National Health Career Association (NHA)
  • NRCMA through National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP) 
  • NCMA- National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Prior professional experience as a Medical Assistant is a definite plus. 
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred
• Maintain valid driver’s license and auto insurance as traveling to different clinic locations will be required.

JOB SUMMARY The Clinical Manager is an integral part of the health care team. The Clinical Coordinator support providers including but not limited to patient workflow, PAQ management, prescription need management using Standing Delegation Orders, and assisting in inbox management. Similarly, the Clinical Coordinator will collaboratively work with the Director of Nursing and Access in the daily clinic oversight of clinical staff, in addition to leading, mentoring, and providing quality patient care, to include but not limited to administering, monitoring and managing the immunization programs, providing health education to patients of all ages in accordance with established nursing standards; all while working with all health center personnel to ensure an efficient and safe environment of care. POSITION GOAL Provide patient care with utmost customer service, compassion, and integrity to patients/clients in a clinic setting. SCHEDULE/COMPENSATION Excellent and competitive benefits package offered which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Company matching retirement plan and generous paid time off to include vacation and sick leave accruals starting from the date of hire. RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Duties:

• Pre-planning (i2i, ImmTrac2, labs, screening tests like Mammos/FIT, etc.) • Patient Care • Intake (rooming, vitals, documentation of CC and brief HPI (structured preferred), verifying medication list, entering pharmacy, confirming allergies, administer screening tools- PHQ9, PHQ9-M, GAD 7, ASQ, MCHAT, Human Trafficking, etc.) • Assist Providers (Uses five (5) rights of medication administration, run POC tests, repeat BP’s, doing EKGs, collecting state screens, procedures, admin meds/vaccines and document Clinical Manager Revised: Sept. 8, 2025 Approved: Sept. 8, 2025 in logs, translating sensitive information)
• • Patient Discharge (lab/imaging/referral orders, printing patient plan, explaining referrals/orders for screening tests, scheduling follow up visits if requested by provider) • Packaging bedside labs and taking to LabCorp (pap, aptima, urine cx/ua, throat cultures, etc.) • Nurse Visits • Room Turnover (cleaning, stocking, neat/tidy) • PXP Tasks (Provider, Nurse, Personal- documenting, addressing, tasking- i.e.. relaying messages to patients) • Assist in Ordering labs as needed (standing orders (sick or well), routine labs) • Filing Incident Reports when appropriate • Daily vaccine temp logs • Medication Prior Authorizations • Nurse Line VM’s (English/Spanish- listening, documenting, addressing, tasking) • Call Center (tending to urgent calls coming in to call center that need to be addressed immediately) • Address daily morning messages and messages sent after monthly All Staff meetings sent by answering service • Autoclaving & Infection Control • Perform Spore Counts and file passing letter • POC Test Controls & Logs • Bedside Medication Inventory/Ordering & Logs • OTC Medication Inventory/Ordering & Logs • Birth Control Device Inventory & Logs • Vaccine Logs • Inventory & Ordering Medical supplies- including AED, Oxygen, etc. • Vaccine Management a. Serve as primary Vaccine Coordinator for their clinic b. TVFC- inventory, ordering, VOAS management, participate in annual enrollment c. ASN- inventory, ordering, VOAS management, participate in annual enrollment d. Private- inventory and ordering e. Flu- yearly pre-booking in TVFC/private f. Participate in yearly state audit for TVFC/ASN g. Participate in yearly IQUIP Project

Operational Duties:

• • Assist in Creating/Updating SOPs and Policies • Yearly Data Logger Calibration • Instrument inspections/calibrations • Serve as a backup for inventory & ordering medical supplies- including AED, Oxygen, etc. • Birth Control Device Ordering • Maintenance of ER Tackle Box
• • Assist in Emergency Drill Coordination & Running Emergency Drills • Audit Spore Count reports, POC logs, bedside and ER box med logs, vaccine logs • Vaccine Management a. Serve as the Backup Vaccine Coordinator for their clinical site b. TVFC- oversee inventory, ordering, and VOAS management; participate annual enrollment c. ASN- oversee inventory, ordering, and VOAS management; participate annual enrollment d. Private- oversee inventory and ordering; disbursement of vaccines to other clinic sites e. Flu- oversee yearly pre-booking in TVFC/private; disbursement of vaccines to other clinic sites f. Participate in yearly state audit for TVFC/ASN g. Participate in yearly IQUIP Project • Disbursement of supplies only shipped to Northside to other clinic sites (i.e. Nexplanon's, IUD’s, private stock vaccines ordered through NTACHC pharmacy, etc.) • Addressing Incident Reports • Attending Daily Huddle b/t Access & Clinical

People Leadership Duties:

• • Reviewing resumes, Interviewing candidates • Clinical Dept Staff Scheduling • Adjusting/Approving Timesheets & Vacation/Sick requests • Employee Requisition & NERF • Onboarding & Training (Clinical Department Orientation) • 30, 60, 90-day New Hire evaluations • Annual Performance Evaluations • 1:1’s with Direct Reports • Performance Reviews as needed including PIPs • Managing Call-ins • Employee Training (department in service, dissemination of updates to SOPs/Policies, etc.) • Other duties as assigned.

Performance Requirements: • Ability to recognize and respect cultural diversity of patients. • Serve as the communication liaison between patient and provider. Capable of documenting patient communication and providing clinical treatment accurately and appropriately. • Recognize and respond effectively to verbal, nonverbal, and written communication. • Ability to follow established policies and procedures dealing with health care. • Comply with established risk management and safety procedures. • Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the health care team. • Working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures. • Able to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations. • Capable of using experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. • Good computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. • Able to read and interpret documents such as charts, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. • Professional manner and appearance. • Emotional and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position. • Ability to stand for long periods of time. • Knowledge of basic principles of health promotion, prevention and motivation. • Knowledge of protocols in general and an ability to quickly gain specific knowledge of the Center’s current operational protocols. • Knowledge of medical terminology and appropriate abbreviations. • Demonstrates knowledge of the Texas Nursing Practice Act. • Ability to read and comprehend medical instructions, short correspondence, and memos. • Ability to document, with clarity, all information relevant to a patient’s needs. • Ability to effectively present information in small group situations to patients, Center staff, and the general public. • Ability to work cooperatively with community agency personnel to coordinate services for patients. • Ability to use a glucometer and other patient testing equipment and interpret the results correctly. • Ability to use office equipment including but not limited to computers, fax machines, telephones and copiers. • Ability to prioritize and allocate resources. • Consent to scheduled and random drug screen testing as required by NTACHC. Minimum Qualifications

• Prefer Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with at least 3 years’ experience in an outpatient or Community Health Center.
• Prefer at least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Maintain current CPR and/or ACLS/BCLS
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) highly
• Valid Driver’s license and auto insurance as traveling to different clinic locations will be required at times.

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Job Summary

The Perinatal Community Health Educator (CHE) is a trusted, community-based member of the Joyful Beginnings Maternal-Infant Wellness Program team at North Texas Area Community Health Centers, Inc. (NTACHC).  At Joyful Beginnings, we believe every family deserves a trusted guide through pregnancy, birth, and the early years of a child’s life. The CHE provides maternity navigation, health education, lactation support, and care coordination to pregnant, postpartum, and pediatric patients served at NTACHC. Lactation access and breastfeeding support are critical components of this role; candidates must have experience working with lactating families and the ability to provide lactation support independently. The ideal candidate is rooted in their community, embraces reproductive justice and health equity across the perinatal continuum, and brings genuine passion for walking alongside families during one of the most important seasons of their lives.

Position Goal

Provide patient-centered support, health education, and care coordination to pregnant, postpartum, and pediatric patients served by the Joyful Beginnings program, with compassion, cultural responsiveness, and integrity.

Schedule/Compensation

Full-time, 1.0 FTE. Evening and weekend hours may be required for outreach events, group activities, or community health fairs. Excellent and competitive benefits package offered which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Company matching retirement plan and generous paid time off to include vacation and sick leave accruals starting from the date of hire.

Responsibilities

1. Provide culturally responsive prenatal and postpartum education on pregnancy changes, warning signs, birth planning, postpartum recovery, lactation, safe sleep, and family planning within scope of practice.
2. Enroll eligible patients into Joyful Beginnings services and complete clinic, home, virtual, and community visits according to program protocols; manage an active caseload across prenatal, postpartum, and pediatric populations with timely follow-up, documentation, and continuity of care.
3. Support birthing patients through the postpartum period with check-ins focused on physical recovery, mental health, infant feeding, and linkage to primary and specialty care; provide basic lactation support and warm handoffs to appropriate professionals as indicated.
4. Provide anticipatory guidance and health education on infant and early childhood development, immunizations, safe sleep, and chronic conditions common in childhood; screen for developmental or behavioral concerns and assist families with referrals to early intervention and pediatric services.
5. Conduct community outreach at Joyful Beginnings sites, OB and pediatric clinics, WIC, health fairs, and partner locations to identify and engage pregnant and parenting families; travel to community locations and hospitals as required to coordinate care, deliver presentations, and facilitate appointment scheduling on behalf of patients.
6. Participate in planning and delivery of Joyful Beginnings outreach activities including health fairs, group classes, and community engagement events; serve as a visible program ambassador, sharing information on services and available resources.
7. Participate/collaborate in the design, planning, coordination and delivery of innovative programs and initiatives that are aligned with NTACHC patient's overall wellness. Ensure effective communication occurs between the wellness program, wellness committees, employees to ensure successful delivery of program components.
8. Practices excellent time management skills and completes tasks according to the program's strategic plan within the patient's established time frames.
9. Build and maintain trusting, long-term relationships with assigned families using strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approaches; bridge communication gaps between families and providers and promote patient self-advocacy and self-management skills.
10. Document all encounters, screenings, care plans, referrals, and outcomes in the EHR and program tracking systems in a timely and accurate manner; meet required productivity, quality, and grant documentation standards for Joyful Beginnings and the FQHC.
11. Participate in team huddles, case conferences, and interdisciplinary meetings with medical, behavioral health, social work, and administrative staff; attend required CHW, perinatal, pediatric, and health equity trainings and incorporate new learning into practice.
12. Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or GED required.
2. Required: Active Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) certification (state-recognized).
3. Minimum 1 year of experience in community-based work, peer support, outreach, or direct services with pregnant people, parents, infants, or young children (formal or informal experience accepted).
4. Demonstrated ability to manage an active caseload across multiple stages of care (prenatal, postpartum, and infant/child populations) simultaneously, with strong organizational and time management skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to build trust, maintain appropriate boundaries, and work respectfully with people of diverse racial, cultural, linguistic, gender, and family identities.
6. Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable personal transportation, and willingness to travel locally to homes, health fairs, and hospitals for outreach and care coordination.
7. Strong understanding of health behavior change theory and community health education principles.
8. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends as needed for outreach and community events.
9. This role requires travel up to 50% based on business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred.
2. Experience in an FQHC, Healthy Start, home visiting, WIC, doula, or similar maternal-child health program.
3. One-on-one and group coaching or health education experience.
4. Familiarity with EHR navigation and data entry, or willingness to learn.
5. Exceptional administrative and computer skills (MS Office Suite); strong verbal and written communication skills.
6. Ability to engage and motivate individuals and groups, strong program planning and community outreach skills.
7. Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), delivers primary care commensurate with training to patients of NTACHC. Delivers care appropriate for an out-patient, primary care community health center with multicultural, multilingual patient population.

POSITION GOAL

Provide patient care with utmost customer service, compassion, and integrity to patients/clients in a clinic setting.

SCHEDULE/COMPENSATION

Excellent and competitive benefits package offered which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.   Company matching retirement plan and generous paid time off to include vacation and sick leave accruals starting from the date of hire.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform direct patient care duties.
• Examines, diagnoses and treats female patients with medical problem that are obstetrical or gynecologic in nature.
• Referral of Pediatric female patients that require gynecological or obstetrical services beyond the services that is provided by NTACHC.
• Referral of Non-Pediatric female patients that require gynecologic or obstetrical services beyond the services that is provided by NTACHC.
• Acts as a consultant on obstetrical and gynecologic cases referred by other NTACHC providers that is beyond the referring NTACHC provider’s scope of practice.
• From time to time, provides in-service training for staff in selected topics as deemed necessary by the CMO.
• Completes medical charts after each visit according to the problem-oriented medical records system. If not feasible, to comply with NTACHC’s policy and procedures regarding chart completion.
• Adhere to NTACH’s policy and procedure regarding management of lab results, diagnostic imaging results and after-hours calls.
• Assists in internal quality control audits.
• Provides quality medical care according to standards established the providers specialty and by the NTACHC’s committee on quality assurance.
• Work towards agreed personal and service objectives, with freedom to establish how to meet these within a broad framework.
• Provide supervision to physician assistant(s) or nurse practitioner(s) assigned to the provider by NTACHC up to the number of mid-level providers allowed by the Texas State Board. The provider responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to chart view and co-signing of mid-level provider charts.
• Supervises medical assistants, lab personnel, and other health care professional in area of specific support services for patient care delivery.
• Attends internal and external meetings, workshops, and conferences required by NTACHC.
• To participates on task forces or committees, as necessary and/or required by NTACHC.
• Performs all duties and services in full compliance with NTACHC’s policies and protocols.
• Provides medical orders for prescription refills, administration of medications, ancillary testing, and/or referrals.
• Reviews ancillary test results and coordinates notification to the patient.
• Provides patient education as needed.
• Supervises patient care by non-clinic agencies including, but not limited to health care, nursing home, or hospice.
• To be accessible to patients personally, electronically, or through clinical staff to answer questions and relay information regarding their care.
• Completion of appropriate paper work to comply with insurance and reimbursement guidelines.
• Completion of all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Participate in NTACHC’s on-call schedule.
• Works closely with the Chief Medical Officer to provide leadership and medical direction for the clinic and clinical staff.
• Provides medical orders for prescription refills, administration of medications, ancillary testing, and/or referrals.
• Act as resource person for other staff on medical matters; keep informed of current developments in family planning field; may assist in training new staff, students.
• Attends all staff, retreats, clinical, board or other special meetings as requested by NTACHC.
• Performs other appropriate duties as requested by NTACHC’s supervisors.
• Represent NTACHC at functions as requested.
• Supports the mission of NTACHC.
• Provide referrals to other agencies and medical resources for evaluation/follow-up or treatment; responsible for follow-up of referrals made.
• To always maintains patient confidentiality.
• Will be available to participate in providing continuity of care.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the CMO.
• Remain abreast of current clinical practices/guidelines of the provider’s specialty.
• Remain abreast of NTACHC’s policy and procedures.
• To adhere to NTACHC’s policy and procedures regarding assignment of duties to other clinical staff members.
• To practice within the scope of the providers specialty.
• PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
• Courteous, honest and professional at all times.
• Sets an example as a medical professional by observing work start and stop times, giving adequate notice for absences, and following clinic’s operational and personnel policies and procedures.
• Able to communicate and relate well with providers and clinical staff.
• Maintains appropriate licensure and certification including meeting and/or exceeding CME requirements. Observes standards of medical care.
• Give information and carry out screening for STI's, perform HIV point of care (POC) test and also carry out cervical smears.
• Efficient, organized and accurate.
• A high degree of organization and accuracy.
• Perform complex and comprehensive medical care on a variety of patients.
• Must have strong listening, written and oral communication skills, with ability to communicate clearly.
• Must have the ability to understand and respond effectively and with sensitivity to all age spectrums.
• Train and evaluate assigned staff.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and efficient manner.
• Ability to work with diverse staff as needed.
• Demonstrate a special interest in the area of community medicine.
• Ability to travel between all clinic locations as needed when directed by NTACHC.
• To act as a mentor to staff who require additional support and training.
• To promote a positive image for all who come into contact with NTACHC’s clinical staff.
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• M.D. or D.O.  
• Must be registered and have current DEA, DPS and other such certificates to legally operate as a practitioner in the State of Texas.
• Must have strong listening skills, written skills, oral communication skills, and be able to communicate clearly.
• Must possess current CPR course completion card level C.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish optional.
• Consent to scheduled and random drug screen testing as required by NTACHC.
• Able to navigate NTACHC’s chosen EMR and other computer programs effectively.
• Maintain Board Certification once obtained.
• Complete all CME training required by the Texas Medical Board.
• Completed all CME training required by the providers specialty Board to maintain specialty certification once specialty certification is obtained.
• Remain eligible for FTCA coverage.
• Successfully complete NTACHC’s credentialing process.
• TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions associated with this position. Because we are committed to inclusion of those with disabilities, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions associated with their position.
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually by hand, arm or shoulder.
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object 25-50 pounds.
• Repetitive Motions: Making frequent movements with a part of the body.
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working under irregular hours.
• Exposure: To communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in a moderate noise level in the work environment is required.

Must have experience in Family Medicine or Women's Health

JOB SUMMARY

Performs duties under direction of the Director of Nursing to assist in examination and treatment of patients. Under general supervision, makes interpretations and exercises some discretion in routine situations

POSITION GOAL

Provide direct patient care with utmost customer service, compassion, and integrity to patients/clients in a clinic setting.

SCHEDULE/COMPENSATION

Excellent and competitive benefits package offered which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Company matching retirement plan and generous paid time off to include vacation and sick leave accruals starting from the date of hire.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains, evaluates, and records patient history in medical file.
• Obtains and measures vital signs and records information on patients' charts.
• Screens patients according to NTACHC protocols (i.e. obtaining vital signs, height, weight, vision/hearing testing) and any other procedures directed by the supervising provider/clinical coordinator, or nurse.
• Assists in the examination of patients under the direction of a physician.
• Explains treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepares and administers oral medications and routine immunizations, under supervision of licensed clinical staff.
• Performs routine diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Respond to request for follow-up, manage tasks in NextGen.
• Performs accurate charting in medical record in accordance with NTACHC policies and procedures.
• Provide assistance to nurses, medical assistants and providers as needed.
• Maintain exam room and work areas (i.e. keeping well-stocked, orderly and clean, to include disinfecting exam tables between patients as per infection control policy.)
• Maintain strict infection control (i.e., sterilizing instruments, performing procedures, needle disposal, etc.).
• Perform phlebotomy/ finger stick as permitted by training.
• Administers injections according to position requirements (i.e., subcutaneous, intramuscular and intradermal injections).
• Perform procedures, as ordered (i.e., EKGs, nebulizer treatments, pulse oximeter, ear lavages, etc.).
• Able to accurately make/cancel/reschedule appointments in the computer appointment system. Able to follow-up on appointment to determine patient compliance and contract patients to reschedule (no-show policy)
• Understand all emergency protocols and respond accordingly.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to recognize and respect cultural diversity of patients.
• Serve as the communication liaison between patient and physician. Capable of documenting patient communication and clinical treatment accurately and appropriately.
• Recognize and respond effectively to verbal, nonverbal, and written communication.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures dealing with health care.
• Comply with established risk management and safety procedures.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team.
• Must respect the confidential nature of medical information.
• Working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Able to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
• Capable of using experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Good computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as charts, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Professional manner and appearance.
• Emotional and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Strength sufficient to: lift some patients, move heavy equipment on wheels (up to approximately 250 lbs.), and to move patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers from one of the following organizations is required.
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
• Medical Assistant Certificate from one of the following organizations required.
  • CMA - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
  • RMA - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
  • CCMA- National Health Career Association (NHA)
  • NRCMA through National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP)
  • NCMA- National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

• Prior professional experience as a Medical Assistant is a definite plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance as traveling to different clinic locations may be required at times.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions associated with this position. Because we are committed to inclusion of those with disabilities, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions associated with their position.

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling over.
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually by hand, arm or shoulder.
• Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs.
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through use of two or more.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects by means of skin receptors.
• Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers.
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping or otherwise working with hand(s).
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds by ear.
• Pulling: Exerting force on an object so that it is moving to the person.
• Pushing: Exerting force on an object so that the object is away.
• Reaching: Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive Motions: Making frequent movements with a part of the body.
• Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position.
• Stooping: Bending the body by bending the spine at the waist.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words.
• Walking: Moving about on foot on uneven surfaces.
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object 25-50 pounds.

Thank you for your interest in North Texas Area Community Health Centers.

Must have experience in OB/GYN

JOB SUMMARY

Performs duties under direction of the Associate Director of Nursing Operations to assist in examination and treatment of patients. Under general supervision, makes interpretations and exercises some discretion in routine situations

POSITION GOAL

Provide direct patient care with utmost customer service, compassion, and integrity to patients/clients in a clinic setting.

SCHEDULE/COMPENSATION

Excellent and competitive benefits package offered which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Company matching retirement plan and generous paid time off to include vacation and sick leave accruals starting from the date of hire.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains, evaluates, and records patient history in medical file.
• Obtains and measures vital signs and records information on patients' charts.
• Screens patients according to NTACHC protocols (i.e. obtaining vital signs, height, weight, vision/hearing testing) and any other procedures directed by the supervising provider/clinical coordinator, or nurse.
• Assists in the examination of patients under the direction of a physician.
• Explains treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepares and administers oral medications and routine immunizations, under supervision of licensed clinical staff.
• Performs routine diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Respond to request for follow-up, manage tasks in NextGen.
• Performs accurate charting in medical record in accordance with NTACHC policies and procedures.
• Provide assistance to nurses, medical assistants and providers as needed.
• Maintain exam room and work areas (i.e. keeping well-stocked, orderly and clean, to include disinfecting exam tables between patients as per infection control policy.)
• Maintain strict infection control (i.e., sterilizing instruments, performing procedures, needle disposal, etc.).
• Perform phlebotomy/ finger stick as permitted by training.
• Administers injections according to position requirements (i.e., subcutaneous, intramuscular and intradermal injections).
• Perform procedures, as ordered (i.e., EKGs, nebulizer treatments, pulse oximeter, ear lavages, etc.).
• Able to accurately make/cancel/reschedule appointments in the computer appointment system. Able to follow-up on appointment to determine patient compliance and contract patients to reschedule (no-show policy)
• Understand all emergency protocols and respond accordingly.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to recognize and respect cultural diversity of patients.
• Serve as the communication liaison between patient and physician. Capable of documenting patient communication and clinical treatment accurately and appropriately.
• Recognize and respond effectively to verbal, nonverbal, and written communication.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures dealing with health care.
• Comply with established risk management and safety procedures.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team.
• Must respect the confidential nature of medical information.
• Working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Able to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
• Capable of using experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Good computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as charts, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Professional manner and appearance.
• Emotional and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Strength sufficient to: lift some patients, move heavy equipment on wheels (up to approximately 250 lbs.), and to move patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers from one of the following organizations is required.
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
• Medical Assistant Certificate from one of the following organizations required.
  • CMA - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
  • RMA - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
  • CCMA- National Health Career Association (NHA)
  • NRCMA through National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP)
  • NCMA- National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

• Prior professional experience as a Medical Assistant is a definite plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance as traveling to different clinic locations may be required at times.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions associated with this position. Because we are committed to inclusion of those with disabilities, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions associated with their position.

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling over.
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually by hand, arm or shoulder.
• Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs.
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through use of two or more.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects by means of skin receptors.
• Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers.
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping or otherwise working with hand(s).
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds by ear.
• Pulling: Exerting force on an object so that it is moving to the person.
• Pushing: Exerting force on an object so that the object is away.
• Reaching: Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive Motions: Making frequent movements with a part of the body.
• Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position.
• Stooping: Bending the body by bending the spine at the waist.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words.
• Walking: Moving about on foot on uneven surfaces.
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object 25-50 pounds.

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JOB SUMMARY Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals under standing orders of CMO. Performs initial/annual examinations and ensures proper care and disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment with a reproductive focus in a family planning health center. SCHEDULE/COMPENSATION Excellent and competitive benefits package offered which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.   Company matching retirement plan and generous paid time off to include vacation and sick leave accruals starting from the date of hire. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform direct patient care duties.
• Examines, diagnoses and treat female patients.

• Perform moderate complexity testing and must follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Follow the laboratory’s established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the technical consultant, clinical consultant or director, or quality management manager.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Provide evaluation, problem identification and formulation of treatment plans as medically indicated.
• Administer appropriate contraceptive methods.
• Insert IUD's; remove IUD's, insert subdermal contraception, remove subdermal contraception.
• Act as resource person for other staff on medical matters; keep informed of current developments in family planning field; may assist in training new staff, students.
• Provide referrals to other agencies and medical resources for evaluation/follow-up or treatment; responsible for follow-up of referrals made.
• Provide follow-up exams, problem revisit exams, and pregnancy assessment. Provide evaluation, problem identification and formulation of treatment plans as medically indicated.
• Obtain complete and accurate medical history; promote patient well-being through education.

• Promote and increase rate of contraception provision.
• Give information and carry out screening for STI's, perform HIV point of care (POC) test and carry out cervical smears.
• Ensure timely and accurate prescription of drugs, maintain and control storage of equipment and materials, manage stock levels, record all specimens and inform clients.
• Contact patients within specified time frames.
• Show competency in fitting all contraceptive methods.
• Work towards agreed personal and service objectives, with freedom to establish how to meet these within a broad framework.
• To assist in a range of activities that will be required to achieve service objectives and national targets.
• To act as a mentor to staff who require additional support and training.
• Assist with the implementation of policies, protocols and procedures as need by NTACHC.
• Promote collaborative working across sexual health and family planning services, fostering a pleasant working environment and welcoming atmosphere.
• To promote a positive image for all who come into contact with the services.
• Have a broad knowledge of policies and guidelines and ensure appropriate use of these to ensure services are delivered in a clean, well maintained, and safe environment.
• Examines, diagnoses and treats female patients with medical problem that are obstetrical or gynecologic in nature.
• Referral of Pediatric female patients that require gynecological or obstetrical services beyond the services that is provided by NTACHC.
• Referral of Non-Pediatric female patients that require gynecologic or obstetrical services beyond the services that are provided by NTACHC.
• Acts as a consultant on obstetrical and gynecologic cases referred by other NTACHC providers that is beyond the referring NTACHC provider’s scope of practice.
• From time to time, provides in-service training for staff in selected topics as deemed necessary by the CMO.
• Completes medical charts after each visit according to the problem-oriented medical records system. If not feasible, to comply with NTACHC’s policy and procedures regarding chart completion.
• Adhere to NTACHC’s policies and procedures regarding management of lab results, diagnostic imaging results and after-hours calls.
• Assists in internal quality control audits.
• Provides quality medical care according to standards established the providers specialty and by the NTACHC’s committee on quality assurance.
• Work towards agreed personal and service objectives, with freedom to establish how to meet these within a broad framework.
• Supervises medical assistants, lab personnel, and other health care professional in area of specific support services for patient care delivery.
• Attends internal and external meetings, workshops, and conferences required by NTACHC.
• To participates on task forces or committees, as necessary and/or required by NTACHC.
• Performs all duties and services in full compliance with NTACHC’s policies and protocols.

• Provides medical orders for prescription refills, administration of medications, ancillary testing, and/or referrals.
• Reviews ancillary test results and coordinates notification to the patient.
• Provides patient education as needed.
• Supervises patient care by non-clinic agencies including, but not limited to health care, nursing home, or hospice.
• To be accessible to patients personally, electronically, or through clinical staff to answer questions and relay information regarding their care.
• Completion of appropriate paper work to comply with insurance and reimbursement guidelines.
• Completion of all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Participate in NTACHC’s on-call schedule.
• Works closely with the Chief Medical Officer to provide leadership and medical direction for the clinic and clinical staff.
• Attends all staff, retreats, clinical, board, or other special meetings as requested by NTACHC.
• Performs other appropriate duties as requested by NTACHC’s supervisors.
• Represent NTACHC at functions as requested.
• Supports the mission of NTACHC.
• To always maintains patient confidentiality.
• Will be available to participate in providing continuity of care.

• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the CMO.
• Remain abreast of current clinical practices/guidelines of the provider’s specialty.
• Remain abreast of NTACHC’s policy and procedures.
• To adhere to NTACHC’s policy and procedures regarding assignment of duties to other clinical staff members.
• Provide referrals to other agencies and medical resources for evaluation/follow-up or treatment; responsible for follow-up of referrals made.
• To practice within the scope of the providers specialty and in accordance with NTACHC approved privileges.

• To avoid same day clinic cancellation.
• To obtain approval from CEO or CMO before cancelling or instructing any NTACHC staff member to cancel the provider’s clinic.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Courteous, honest and professional always.
• Sets an example as a medical professional by observing work start and stop times, giving adequate notice for absences, and following clinic’s operational and personnel policies and procedures.
• Able to communicate and relate well with providers and clinical staff.
• Maintains appropriate licensure and certification including meeting and/or exceeding CME requirements. Observes standards of medical care.
• Efficient, organized and accurate.
• Perform complex and comprehensive medical care on a variety of patients.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and efficient manner.
• Ability to travel between all health center locations as needed when directed by the provider’s supervisor.
• Participate in any special projects, community events, and committees as required by NTACHC.
• Meet regularly with the provider’s supervising physician.
• Provide leadership to other clinical staff and healthcare workers.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, license to practice in the State of Texas is required.
• At least one-year experience as Nurse Practitioner in Women’s Health.
• Active Texas R.N. license or eligibility to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas.
• National certification (e.g. ANCC or AANP) as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current prescriptive authority in the state of Texas (APNP certification).
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Professionals Certification; ACLS, PALS preferred.
• Must have strong listening, written and oral communication skills, with ability to communicate clearly.
• Must have the ability to understand and respond effectively and with sensitivity to all age spectrums.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish optional.
• Consent to scheduled and random drug screen testing as required by NTACHC.
• Able to navigate NTACHC’s chosen EMR and other computer programs effectively.
• Maintain National certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Complete all CME training required by the Texas Medical Board.
• Completed all CME training required for the provider to maintain specialty certification once specialty certification is obtained.
• Remain eligible for FTCA coverage.
• Successfully complete NTACHC’s credentialing process.

• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Must have strong listening, written and oral communication skills, with ability to communicate clearly.
• Must have the ability to understand and respond effectively and with sensitivity to all age spectrums.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions associated with this position. Because we are committed to inclusion of those with disabilities, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions associated with their position.

• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually by hand, arm or shoulder.
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object 25-50 pounds.
• Repetitive Motions: Making frequent movements with a part of the body.
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working under irregular hours.
• Exposure: To communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in a moderate noise level in the work environment is required.

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