Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$61.73 – $78.95 Hourly
Department:
Health Department
Job Type:
Limited Duration
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
The Opportunity:
This Work Matters!
Join us at
Multnomah County Health Department
, where we are seeking individuals who embody leadership, achievement, and action in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment. Our mission is at the heart of everything we do: to collaborate with communities, advance health equity, safeguard the most vulnerable, and foster health and wellness for all. Guided by our core values of Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity, and Integrity, we strive to create a workplace culture characterized by respect, trust, and understanding for the incredibly diverse populations we serve in our communities.
This position is located at the Jefferson Student Health Center. This position is staffed 10 months of the year. Student Health Centers (SHC) is a unit within Integrated Clinical Services (ICS). The mission of SHC is to facilitate access to comprehensive preventive primary health care and integrated behavioral health services for Multnomah County school-age youth to keep them healthy and ready to learn. The program operates 9 centers in coordination with five school districts: Centennial, David Douglas, Parkrose, Reynolds and Portland Public Schools, and the School Based Mental Health Program of the Multnomah County Behavioral Health Division. The Advanced Practice Clinician provides professional, comprehensive specialized nursing services, assessment and evaluation with an emphasis on prevention of disease and promotion of health. Student Health establishes a therapeutic relationship with a diversity of patients, including refugees and low-income population groups. The Advanced Practice Clinician also contributes to creating a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County’s attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.
As the Advanced Practice Clinician, other duties include:
Clinical Care
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Provides low barrier healthcare
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Perform comprehensive health assessments and clinical procedures by completing a physical and psychosocial history
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Identify actual and potential health needs based on medical, behavioral, financial, and social factors.
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Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic medical conditions according to scope of practice to include conducting a medical history, conducting physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, devising a course of treatment, discussing alternative treatment, risk and benefits of treatment, prescribing and monitoring medications, appropriate counseling of patient and as needed, family members, and reassessment of the patient at appropriate interval.
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Utilizes team to prioritize and direct care around annual comprehensive health screenings, preventive health practices, chronic disease management, community resources and mental health needs of clients.
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Deliver care to remote clinics using telemedicine technology and workflows.
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Outreach to school partners
Documentation
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Completes patient documentation and manages electronic in-basket according to established policies and procedures.
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Documents actions taken per client, staff assignment of duties, etc.
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Review and provide feedback to leadership on internal and external policies and procedures that affect client healthcare delivery and services for improvement and/or correction within policies or procedures.
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Manages confidential health information as part of chart notes and documentation to set care plan for other providers and staff to provide team approach healthcare delivery.
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Completes patient documentation and manages electronic in-basket according to established policies and procedures.
Referrals
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Assesses and counsels patients regarding preventive care needs; establishes need for specialty and rehabilitative services; delivers services or makes appropriate referrals.
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Assesses and counsels patients regarding preventive care needs; delivers services or makes appropriate referrals.
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Determines need/schedule for high risk referrals.
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Notes referrals and outcomes in documentation for care plan and charges/reimbursement of services.
Consultation/Coordination
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Seeks clinical consultation as needed.
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Provide consultation to support staff for client care plans and services to be delivered.
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Be an active member of an integrated clinical team
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Coordinates with Behavioral Health providers to effectively integrate care and provides consultation to primary care providers, nursing staff, medical assistants and other behavioral health team members regarding patient behavioral health concerns.
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Provide basic care management and linkage services including specialty health referrals for clients for whom providing treatment and care.
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Provides coverage for clinical colleagues in their absence.
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Serve on internal or external committees or community events, when appropriate, to represent the Student Health Program and the Health Department with school districts, community or parent groups, etc.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don’t just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County’s attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.
TO QUALIFY:
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required.
Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of
the selection process
page.
Pay: $61.73 – $78.95 per hour
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*:
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Nurse Practitioner License, Registered Nurse License or Physician Assistant
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National Board Certification through AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA
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DEA Certification
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BLS / CPR Certification
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Successful completion of Background check
Education / Training
*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
Other:
Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
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Demonstrate experience in a multicultural and diverse workforce.
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Apply an equity, intersectional and anti-racist lens.
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Negotiate and facilitate through cultural differences, conflicts, tensions and misunderstandings.
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maintain a culture of accountability.
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Respect and have appreciation for ethnic and cultural diversity.
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Demonstrate advanced knowledge of cultures, customs and social experiences of communities experiencing marginalization and barriers to services and opportunities.
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Have a high degree of resilience and can thrive in an environment of rapid change while effectively managing pressure in an effective and professional manner.
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Identify and deconstruct unnecessary administrative and clinical barriers that impact communities of color and marginalized groups.
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Promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values.
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Maintain a safe and healthful workplace.
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SCREENING & EVALUATION:
REQUIRED:
The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.
1. Submit an Online Application and attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND
2. Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following:
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Demonstrate your experience and
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How you meet the qualifications for this position; and
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Why you are interested in the position
Note: Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages upon submitting your application. You may be emailed requesting for additional items from the Recruiter or hiring manager. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered.
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of
the selection process
page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
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Initial review of application/ resume and cover letter for minimum qualifications and all required attachments. If you do not address the minimum qualifications in the application, your application will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the recruitment process.
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Phone screen
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Supplemental Questionnaire
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Oral exam
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Consideration of top candidates
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Background, reference, and education checks
Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our
benefits website.
Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our
Workforce Equity Strategic Plan
and exploring our
Core Competencies
for all County employees.
**Applying for this posting will give you the opportunity to be placed on the eligible list for future opportunities for Program Specialist Senior positions as positions for these programs become available. The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill regular, full or part time, temporary, on call and limited duration assignments.
Salary/Pay: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate’s relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
Serving the Public, Even During Disasters
Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the
Disaster Service Worker Information
page.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don’t just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The
EEO Know Your Rights poster
is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our
veterans’ preference page
for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions?
Recruiter:
Darcy Stjernberg Morey
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
+1 (503) 9882420 x82420
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile:
6314 – Advanced Practice Clinician