Womens Health Provider

Job Summary

The Women's Health Provider will be responsible for delivering healthcare services to female patients, focusing on their unique health needs at all stages of life. This role encompasses preventive care, diagnosis, treatment, and education related to women’s health issues.

Incumbent in this position will provide direct women’s health care services via ambulatory clinic. Will examine and treat chronic and acute episodic illnesses, provide well-woman exams, obstetric and postpartum care, and provide contraceptive counseling. Perform selected laboratory testing and interpret results. Offer referrals to physicians, write prescriptions, and perform office procedures within the scope of expertise and protocols. Incumbent will also work with the physicians in the care and treatment of patients and staff. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and exams for patients, including annual wellness visits.
  
• Provide reproductive health services including family planning, prenatal care, and menopause management.
  
• Perform routine screenings, immunizations, and health education for women of all ages.
  
• Diagnose and manage health conditions related to women's health, including hormonal disorders, fertility issues, and gynecological concerns.
  
• Consults with ANMC, SEARHC, PHMC, and other Specialty Providers regarding referrals, specific treatments, diagnosis, and other professional matters.
  
• Educate patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
  
• Maintain patient records and documentation in accordance with legal and organizational standards.
  
• Stay current with advancements in women's health and participate in continuing education opportunities.
  
• Consults with other members of the KIC medical staff regarding specific treatments, diagnosis and other professional matters.
  
• Completes necessary records pertaining to professional activities.
  
• Serves on standing committees to review and analyze the clinical functions, and ensure compliance with established clinical, AAAHC accreditation standards, and general professional standards.
  
• Participates with patient education committee and outreach efforts for women�s health care.
  
• Makes clinical presentations at staff meetings as assigned.
  
• In conjunction with other medical/pharmacy/dental staff, assist with development of the appropriate formulary for the clinic.
  
• Other related duties as assigned.
  

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing principles and advanced practice nursing theories, with an emphasis on evidence-based practices in women�s health care.
  
• Knowledge of AAAHC Accreditation requirements and a commitment to achieving and maintaining compliance within a clinical setting.
  
• Knowledge of assessment protocols and diagnostic criteria for acute and chronic illnesses commonly encountered in women's health, including well-woman exams, prenatal, obstetric, and postpartum care.
  
• Knowledge and deep understanding of gynecological and reproductive health to include anatomy, physiology, common diseases, and treatment options
  
• Knowledge of culturally competent care practices, particularly regarding the unique health needs and challenges faced by American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations.
  
• Skill in conducting effective oral and written communication, including the ability to convey complex medical information clearly and compassionately to diverse patient populations.
  
• Skill in operating personal computers and utilizing various healthcare software applications, including electronic health record (EHR) systems.
  
• Ability to perform and interpret diagnostic tests (pap smears, pelvic exams, ultrasounds and biopsies)
  
• Ability to document patient encounters accurately and thoroughly in the electronic health record, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and organizational documentation standards to support quality patient care, maximize revenue, and legal requirements.
  
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, ensuring coordinated care through clear communication and relationship-building.
  
• Ability to manage priorities and tasks concurrently while maintaining organization and meeting deadlines in a dynamic clinical environment.
  
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and other applicable federal and tribal privacy laws and KICTHC policies.
  
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and patient needs while demonstrating effective problem-solving skills in clinical situations.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with management, coworkers, and external contacts in a collaborative healthcare setting.
  
• Ability to independently perform clinical procedures and provide high-quality patient care while adhering to established protocols and organizational policies.
  

KIC Competencies

Cultural Competency: To be respectful and responsive to the health beliefs, practices, and cultural and linguistic needs of KIC Tribal Members. Developing cultural competence is an evolving, dynamic process that takes time and occurs along a continuum.

Commitment: To serve Tribal Members and set a high standard for yourself in your performance; strive for results and success; convey a sense of urgency and bring issues to closure; and stay persistent despite obstacles and opposition.

Customer Service: Meet/exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identify, understand, and monitor the needs of both internal and external customers; always talk and act with customers in mind; and recognize working colleagues as customers.

Effective Communication: Ensure important information is passed to those who need to know; convey necessary information with respect, clearly and effectively orally or in writing

Responsiveness and Accountability: Demonstrate a high level of conscientiousness; hold oneself personally responsible for one's own work; and do the required fair share of work.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is usually average.

Conditions of Hire

• May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license or capable of obtaining one, as well as be insurable by KIC�s company insurance.
  
• KIC is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employees must adhere to KIC drug and alcohol policies and procedures to ensure a safe workplace. Employees must pass a pre-employment and subsequent random and/or for-cause drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
  
• KIC has several positions that must comply with the P.L. 101-630 Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act (ICPA); all employment offers in the "covered" classification are conditional until KIC has received a Federal criminal background check verifying eligibility to work in these programs.
  

This Job Description describes the essential duties and qualifications. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the job duties, responsibilities, or qualifications; management has the exclusive right to alter or add to this job description at any time without notice. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience Required

• Master�s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
  
• 5 years of experience in an ambulatory care setting, specifically in women�s health services.
  
• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse and Advanced Nurse Practitioner license to practice in the state of Alaska.
  
• Valid DEA registration
  
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  
• Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM).
  
• Ability to meet all current KICTHC credentialing and privileging requirements.
  
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
  

Preferred Education & Experience

• Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive care, including preventive, prenatal, and gynecological services.
  
• Experience in a community clinic setting with a commitment to serving AN/AI populations.
  
• Proven skills in multidisciplinary collaboration and effective communication within healthcare teams.
  
• Familiarity with community resources and referral networks for women's health.