Medical Provider - ARNP, PA-C at Evergreen Treatment Services & REACH

Renton, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

133000.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical assessment, Physical examination, Opioid use disorder treatment, Medication management, Patient care coordination, Electronic health record documentation, Phlebotomy, HIV testing, Hepatitis-c testing, Crisis intervention, Harm reduction, Interpersonal skills, Verbal communication, Written communication, Conflict resolution, De-escalation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Job title - Medical Provider, ARNP OR Medical Provider, PA-C Compensation - $129k - $133k Location - Renton, WA Schedule - M-F 6 am - 2 pm Working at Evergreen Treatment Services makes a big difference in our community! ETS has been working to transform the lives of individuals and their communities through innovative and effective addiction and social services in Western Washington for over 50 years. Learn more about our mission and values. Change begins within. We strive to foster and sustain a diverse and inclusive community within our organization. Find out how we are working to achieve racial equity, health equity, and community justice. Our Clinic Services and REACH teams bring critical professional expertise and heartfelt compassion to the work they do every day to serve our most vulnerable community members. Check out the compelling stories told by our patients, clients, and staff members that provide more information and a clear picture regarding our organization’s essential work. This dynamic position plays an important role in helping ETS accomplish our mission! Job Summary: The Medical Provider (ARNP / PA-C) role is part of the Medical Care team that supports ETS’ mission through connecting individuals with Evergreen Services Dispensary, clinic-based services and coordinating overall patient care while they are enrolled at Evergreen Treatment Services. The Medical Provider (ARNP / PA-C) role makes a critical difference at ETS by evaluating patients, diagnosing opioid use disorder; prescribing, ordering and adjusting appropriate opioid use disorder treatment medications. · Watch this brief video that provides information about this role and working at ETS. What you contribute to this role – Responsibilities: Help ETS succeed in carrying out our mission through working together with other staff to transform systems of harm and inequity to create different approaches to improving community health and safety through addressing substance use and homelessness. Assist with the organization-wide initiative to reimagine our interconnectedness within our community to overcome the aspects of our society and organizational culture shaped by white supremacy and settler colonialism. Serve as the primary medical care team coordinator for their assigned patients. Conduct intake medical assessment through physical examinations, establish diagnosis and determine initial medication choice and dose. This can take place in the Mobile Unit, community or in a clinic. Conduct patient dose evaluations and change medications as indicated. This can take place in the Mobile Unit, community or in a clinic. or via telehealth. Make appropriate recommendations for follow-up. Document findings and decision-making about care in electronic health record. Draw blood for necessary laboratory testing and for pre- and post-test counseling where required. Carry out HIV and Hepatitis-C testing if appropriate. Facilitate appropriate communication and referrals with outside medical providers for needed care and follow-up. Evaluate, as necessary, patients with urgent or emergent medical needs and determine if further medical assistance is necessary (e.g., calling Aid Car). Write medical orders for all take-home privileges, seeking CSAT and DBHR exceptions as necessary. With the development of Evergreen Treatment Services Primary Care Provider program, the Medical Provider - MD/DO role will be fully aligned to support and enhance the needs of the program, ensuring comprehensive and coordinated care delivery to patients. The Medical Provider – MD/DO role provides an elevated level of care to patients as defined by the Medical Director or Associate Medical Director. Future responsibilities included but may not be limited to: Program Support: Collaborate with the Primary Care Provider program team to develop and implement strategies that enhance patient care and program efficiency. Patient Coordination: Facilitate seamless patient transitions within the program, ensuring continuity of care and effective communication between providers. Note: New and/or different duties and responsibilities may be assigned to this job at any time. Requirements What you bring to this role – Qualifications: Credential (License, Certification, Provider One, etc.) Active Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License (ARNP) in the State of Washington; or Active Physician Assistant Certified License (PA-C) in the State of Washington, Education and/or Relevant and Lived Experience (if applicable): Experience in drug abuse treatment is desired. Possession of a DATA-waiver for prescription of buprenorphine is desired but not required. All Medical Providers must also have Schedule II and below prescriptive authority from the State of Washington. Knowledge and Skills: Have an understanding of racial justice and social equity and a commitment to helping create an equitable environment for all ETS clients and patients as well as fellow staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, patients, and staff from a wide variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds. Must have knowledge of the patient population as well as the properties and side effects of opioid use disorder treatment medications and other drugs the patients may use. Have an understanding and alignment with a care philosophy that is non-judgmental and harm reduction focused. Strong interpersonal skills and verbal/ written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload, work independently, and complete tasks timely and efficiently. Dependable, able to work under pressure, receptive to change, willingness to learn, cooperative approach to problem solving. Flexible team player, with excellent attention to detail. Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when handling highly sensitive information. Ability to set boundaries, resolve conflict and de-escalate issues. Computer literate, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, as well as a high level of initiative in keeping current with technological change. Additional Essential Information: Physical Conditions and Requirements: The employee may be exposed to illicit drug residues and fumes or other bio-hazardous materials when carrying out job functions. There is also potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens. ETS will provide employees with appropriate training to limit the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Policies and procedures are in place addressing each item specifically. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk, and kneel; occasionally to climb balance, or stoop; rarely to crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, color, and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Equipment Used: Computer, photocopier, fax machine, phone, and medical and dispensary equipment. Possible use of a program vehicle, for which a valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving would be required. Inclusivity and Reasonable Accommodation: Evergreen Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Note that a Washington State Patrol criminal background check will be conducted periodically as a condition of ongoing employment, and candidates with prior criminal convictions will be invited to provide additional context as needed. ETS will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship for ETS. We also seek to provide reasonable accommodation for the interview process. Check Out ETS’ Excellent Benefits - Part of Your Total Rewards Package in this Role! Key Benefits: · Medical and Dental benefits, as well as voluntary Vision benefits. · 403b Retirement Plan with employer match starting at 2% at 1 year, and Roth IRA. · Basic Life/ADD/FSA tax saving accounts for health and dependent care. · Employee Assistance Program (EAP), voluntary long-term disability coverage. · Vacation (2 weeks/year, access at 6 months) · Sick leave (24 days/year, access at 30 days). · Mental health leave (12 days/year, access at 30 days). · Holidays (12 days/year) and one Floating Holiday per year. Exceptional Perks: · Wellness stipend ($50/month) to use for wellness benefits such as massage, fitness classes, gym membership, meditation, therapy, park passes, etc. · Transportation stipend or pass and mileage and parking reimbursement when traveling for work. · License renewal reimbursement and tuition/training assistance. · Referral bonus ($100/$250) and sign-on bonuses for some positions at certain times. · Longevity awards ($50 - $750 over milestone anniversaries, and for REACH programs). · Discounts for Woodland Park Zoo, Verizon Wireless, and Corporate Shopping. · Professional development: ETS is committed to supporting all staff in fulfilling their continuing education requirements and on their career paths so that ETS is a place to thrive long-term. Explore Working at ETS and Apply for This Position! · To learn more about ETS, visit our website at www.evergreentreatment.org.

Responsibilities

The Medical Provider conducts intake assessments, diagnoses opioid use disorders, and prescribes appropriate treatment medications. They coordinate patient care across clinic, mobile, and telehealth settings while collaborating with the primary care team.