Advanced Practice Clinician (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) - Schenectady

*** THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR LOAN REPAYMENT THROUGH THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES CORPS *** POSITION SUMMARY Under medical supervision and the Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY)  Manual of Medical Standards and Guidelines (MS&Gs), provides comprehensive sexual and  reproductive health care including but not limited to contraception, abortion, gender affirming  hormone therapy, well-person examinations, and testing and treatment for sexually  transmitted and other infections. Provides educational and training services to staff and  clients. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Administrative :2% • Participates in an agency quality risk management program including debriefs and RCAs. Under the direction of Clinical Services and Operations leadership, participates in quality assurance activities at the health centers. • As required by law, participates in Collaborative Agreement (ANPs) or Supervisory Agreement (PA’s) with Medical Director or another designated Physician. • Understands and commits to customer satisfaction approach to health care delivery. • Accepts individual and joint responsibility for and participates in overall health care center efforts to achieve all goals set to improve customer relations, increase customer satisfaction and promote repeat customer visits. • Complete all responsibilities according to established protocols, policies and standard practices in the areas of ADA and regulatory compliance programs such as HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA and in compliance with State regulations and PPGNY policies and procedures, • Works effectively with volunteers, trainees and temp agency personnel. • Performs other educational- and experience-related duties as required. • Adhere to affiliate goals, policies and standards of conduct in terms of professionalism. • Assist center staff in achieving time efficient visits; meet health center productivity goals. • Familiar with health center emergency procedures and responds appropriately. • Monitors and ensures compliance with OSHA, CLIA and State procedures, policies and regulations. • Inform manager of medical incidents and occurrences. • Travel: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may have to travel to other work locations at various times. Employees are responsible for their own transportation; if by personal vehicle, then a valid driver’s license, inspection, registration and adequate insurance are also required. Direct Clinical Care: 95% • Responsible for assessing, planning and administering health care which is individualized to the patient and consistent with the policies and protocols of PPFA and PPGNY. • Secures a complete trauma informed health history and performs physical examinations with special emphasis on sexual and reproductive health care needs, including abortion care and gender affirming hormone therapy. • Provides medications and contraceptive devices as needed. • Monitors medical aspects of all medical services offered at the health center, acting as a resource to center staff and patients regarding medical concerns. • Performs, orders and interprets appropriate laboratory tests. • Provides appropriate education, evaluation, management and referral for people of all genders seeking sexual and reproductive health care. • Ensures appropriate medical follow-up on all patient testing and/or treatment, including direct patient contacts and laboratory test review. PPGNY APC Job Description 06.2025 Page 3 of 5 • Create & maintain medical documentation in an EHR system in compliance with EHR policies and procedures. • Seeks consultations as necessary from Regional Director of Clinical Services, Medical Director or designee. • Collaborates with physicians, medical assistants, operations staff and other members of the health care team and makes referrals to medical and community resources as indicated. Training: 3% • At the discretion and direction of the Regional Director of Clinical Services, assists in training and orientation for newly hired APC’s and new skill development for staff APCs. • At the discretion and direction of the health center management, assists in training and orientation for newly hired clinical support staff. • Attends agency sponsored staff meetings, medical in-services and trainings. CORE COMPETENCIES • A demonstrated commitment to PPGNY’s mission related to bodily autonomy, health equity, and gender and racial justice. • A demonstrated commitment to learning about and enhancing practices related to racial equity and its impact on healthcare systems. • Strong relationship building and communication skills, including an ability to work and build trust across cultural differences related to related to race, class, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or ability; and to reflect on one’s personal identity with humility. • Ability to provide compassionate, non-judgmental and culturally responsive care across race, class, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or ability; and demonstrates deep sense of accountability to patient experience. REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: Interpersonal  • Excellent customer service and communication skills • Ability to remain focused and calm in stressful situations. • Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills • Superior oral and written communication skills • Ability to develop and maintain effective, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders. • Ability to work effectively as part of team. Technical  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software • Proficient and high degree of comfort with EMR system • Bilingual in Spanish preferred Subject Matter Knowledge • Comprehensive knowledge of sexual reproductive care • Preferred Experience working with LGBTQ and Transgender populations Work Habits/Attributes • Keen attention to detail • Outstanding time management skills, includ