Job Description
About the Job Position Summary: Act as part of the medical services team providing reproductive and prenatal health care according to PHP protocol and operational process as directed by the Health Center Manager. Essential Functions: Secure a complete health history, including obstetric, gynecologic, contraceptive, medical, surgical, sexual, family health, and psychosocial; and record findings accurately and succinctly. Perform physical examinations with special emphasis on the reproductive system, including breast examination, pelvic examination, cancer screening tests, diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other types of more specialized procedures as may be indicated by medical policy. After Observation and Approval, provide direct medical care to patients for all core services, including but not limited to prenatal, family planning, surgical abortion, medication abortion, and colposcopy service. Participate in accomplishing customer-focused goals. Provide referrals and assure follow-up. Perform order and interpret diagnostic studies as indicated and permitted by affiliate medical protocols. Consult with Chief Medical Director, President & CEO, and Sr. Vice President, Patient Services & Operations, to ensure compliance with standards and guidelines. Provide relevant health instruction including family planning, nutrition, sexual counseling, and principles of health promotion and maintenance. Supports and encourages a culture that: o Provides a rich conduit of information and ideas between sites and other PPHP departments; o Participates in ongoing feedback with colleagues; o Incorporates customer satisfaction into all aspects of the work, and o Encourages the Team to take responsibility for evaluating and improving systems. Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork; understands the in