Clinician (Floater) - Family Practice - Denton, TX
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas, Inc., Gambia

• The Clinician provides comprehensive reproductive healthcare services to patients at Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas (PPGT). Works as part of the medical team in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Vice President of Health Services, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants, VP of Quality and Risk Management, Health Center Managers/Regional Directors, Health Center Team Members, Follow up Coordinators and other team members to assess the clinical needs of clients as outlined in affiliate protocols. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians as needed. Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other forms of treatment, including birth control. The Clinician acts as part of the medical services team providing comprehensive reproductive healthcare including family planning and as outlined in affiliate protocols.Provides direct patient care including: history review, health education, physical exam, counseling, diagnosis and treatment according to protocols and meeting productivity goals. Participates in accomplishing customer-focused goals and provides referrals and participates in follow-up. Consults with CMO to ensure compliance with guidelines and participates in Risk and Quality Management program, clinician meetings and other agency and center meetings as required.The Clinician works in partnership with management, health services and CMO to provide the highest quality of patient care and excellent customer service. Follows affiliate protocols, policies and procedures and any center-specific policies and procedures. Abides by the organization’s mission in performing job duties. Participates as a member of a team providing confidential, quality patient services, allowing patients to maintain a sense of dignity, trust and safety. There is a dual reporting structure for clinicians. Clinicians report directly to the Health Services Regional Director and clinical supervision is provided by the Lead Clinician. Performs duties to ensure productivity expectations, customer service and compliance standards are maintained.

• 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 (MSamp;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 (Eamp;M), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and diagnosis codes (ICD-10).
• Ensures conformity with the policies and procedures of the affiliate, Texas Medical Practice Act, Physician Assistant Licensing Act, Texas Nurse Practice Act, and rules promulgated under those acts.
• Provides patient management to ensure that patients are provided responsible and efficient care.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team and other community agencies and resources (physicians, local health departments, social services,
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