Pediatric Initiative Clinical Champion (MD/NP/PA)

A pediatric clinician who collaborates with clinicians, the department of Quality, Health Equity, and Innovation, nursing and operations to lead and innovate projects aligning NEVHC with best practices for pediatrics.

Reports To: Medical Director of Pediatrics

Qualifications:

1. Graduate of an approved medical school with an M.D. or D.O. Degree, with successful completion of an approved internship and residency, OR graduate of an approved nurse practitioner program with an N.P. degree, OR graduate of an approved physician assistant program with a P.A. degree.

2. Board eligible or Board Certified.

3. Current California Physician and Surgeon's License, California Nurse Practitioner License and Furnishing Number, or California Physician Assistant License.

4. A working knowledge of NEVHC pediatric initiatives and pediatric best practices.

5. Thorough working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and contemporary general office practices and procedures.

6. Math skills sufficient to prepare routine spreadsheets, calculate/balance invoices/expense reports, and similar.

7. Basic leadership skills.

8. Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.), electronic health record systems, and database systems.

9. Effective verbal and written communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and others.

10. Effective work organization skills.

11. Ability to work effectively as a team player.

12. Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment.

13. Sensitivity to the different cultures represented among members and staff.

14. Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate with others in a professional and caring manner including sensitivity with individuals from diverse cultures and lifestyles.

15. Demonstrated ability to set priorities for tasks to work effectively in spite of interruptions and under minimal supervision. Self-starter, reliable and dependable.

16. Demonstrated proficiency with the electronic health record database within three months of attending training session(s).

17. Fluency in English (speaks, read and write).

18. Fluency in Spanish (speaks, translate, read and write) preferred.

19. Ability to solve problems and make routine recommendations.

20. Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality about health care and other patient/client information.

21. Current California driver's license, appropriate insurance coverage and a driving record acceptable to the NEVHC's insurance carrier (if required to drive on the job).

Essential Duties:

1. Practicing pediatric clinician at NEVHC, with all duties per job description.

2. Spearheads projects that align NEVHC pediatrics with AAP Bright Futures Recommendations for Pediatric Preventative Health Care, best practices in pediatric care and any additional external requirements (Health plans, Medi-Cal for Kids and Teens, CCS), in collaboration with the program manager of Pediatric Health Equity and Special Projects and Pediatric Medical Director. Designs implementation workflows to fit into existing clinic flow; meets with internal and external project staff; monitors and reports on project progress.

3. Collaborates with pediatric clinicians to present an article of the month or case of the month at the monthly pediatric provider meeting.

4. Keeps abreast of recommendations from expert bodies, such as the Global Initiative for Asthma, US Preventative Services Task Force, and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and collaborates to assure NEVHC pediatrics is following or implementing, as feasible.

5. Actively seeks out grant and study opportunities that align with pediatric initiatives and goals.

6. Develops and maintains clinical skills through seminars, workshops or other forms of training/education; complies with all mandatory training requirements.

7. Develops and maintains a working knowledge of NEVHC's policies and procedures; interprets policies and procedures for others.

8. Researches, gathers and analyzes data and prepares reports as needed for review and action by project team and medical director.

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