Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Job at a glance
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas offers comprehensive reproductive healthcare services. We are here to educate and care for healthy communities. We believe the needs of our community are greater than they’ve ever been. And that drives us to work harder, aim higher, and expect more from one another. Here, you'll be empowered to make an immediate impact for our organization and clients. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package: Excellent Medical and Dental Benefit Plans Retirement plan and employer match Generous Paid Time Off.
Plus Additional Benefits. Essential Job Functions & Expectations Obtains, records, reviews, and interprets the medical and social history of patients. Performs male and female physical examinations with special emphasis on the reproductive system including breast examinations, pelvic examinations, cancer screening tests, diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other types of more specialized procedures as may be indicated by medical policy or protocols.
Orders, and interprets diagnostic studies as indicated and permitted by medical protocols. Performs lab testing per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations and according to PPGT’s lab manual or manufacturer’s directions. Complies with all PPGT policies and Medical Standards and Guidelines. Consults with organization CMO or designee when deviates from PPGT Medical Standards and Guidelines (MS&Gs).
Provides relevant health instruction and education to include family planning, nutrition, sexual counseling, and principles of health promotion and maintenance. Performs all medical management within the guidelines of medical protocol and/or the specific direction of a supervising physician. Documents exam findings and other clinical aspects of direct patient care into the medical record accurately.
Codes billable services accurately based on medical record documentation using accepted practices, i.e. Evaluation and Management (E&M), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and diagnosis codes (ICD-10).