Summary

This position provides clinical and administrative coverage. The position reports directly to the Clinical Coordinator. The position also works closely with the Executive Director and Assistant Director of the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine as well as the HR and benefits team.

This position will be responsible for caring for employees, maintaining accurate and current medical records, and scheduling and administering follow-up appointments to patients as required. The position will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver premium, age-appropriate care to both well and ill employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site clinical services at the clinic in Washington, DC to include occupational, non-occupational/urgent care and preventive (health promotion) services.
• Triage and treat, as appropriate, minor work-related and non-work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Dispense over-the-counter and prescription medications in accordance with pre-established standing orders to employees with minor work-related and non-work-related concerns (back pain, headache, pharyngitis).
• Provide an integrated care approach to managing illnesses of the employee population to include screenings, check-ups, monitoring and coordinating treatment and patient education.
• Provide on-site specimen/lab collection for employees presenting lab orders from their PCP.
• Analyze test data and determine the need for follow-up appointments and referrals.
• Provide on-site testing for strep pharyngitis, UTI, influenza, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, etc.
• Provide support and case management for both work-related and non-work-related conditions for the purpose of reducing illness and absenteeism.
• Coordinate second opinions for employees absent due to workers’ compensation or disability, as necessary in adherence with company protocols.
• Coordinate annual seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Coordinate, plan, and deliver monthly health education seminars and general wellness events in coordination with overall
  
  

initiatives.

• Serve as a resource to employees for ongoing care information, counseling, and provision of guidance for employees with serious needs.
• Provide referrals for
  
  

employees who need the attention of a primary care physician or specialist in adherence to company protocols.

• Perform on-site physical assessments (pre-placement, return to work, fitness for duty) as required.
• Provide travel immunizations and guidance for employees traveling abroad for company business.
• Provide on-site patient education regarding illnesses, medications, treatments, etc.
• Work collaboratively with patients and their PCP/Specialist to facilitate early diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health problems.
• Maintain and revise as needed nursing procedures, protocols and standing orders.
• Maintain adequate clinical supplies.
• Maintain CLIA licensure for required lab testing provided on-site.
• Maintain patient medical records.
• To coordinate and plan health and wellness events and initiatives.
• To expand clinic services.
• Provide crisis management/intervention, as needed.
• Provide general medical advice to the Human Resources department.
• Ensure the provision of prompt, appropriate clinical care to all patients in accordance with
  
  

protocols, State regulations, and professional standards.

• Develop relationships with clinical providers in the area to provide back-up clinical care.
• Ensure the onsite clinic facility is neat, clean, and attractive.
• Develop and implement new administrative policies and procedures as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the onsite clinic.
• Conduct yourself in an exemplary fashion to achieve goals.
• Any other duties/responsibilities as requested
• Looks beyond self to understand other’s emotions and motivations
• Works well with a variety of people
• Able to build bridges and mend fences
• Can understand another’s point of view, “walk in another’s shoes”
• Prioritizes and organizes work to meet the changing priorities of the onsite health center
• Analyzes research findings and current trends in area of specialty and applies, as appropriate, to improve the management of patient care.
• A comprehensive understanding of outpatient adult medicine, patient care procedures, medical protocols, disease management, and testing procedures is necessary.
  
  

Qualifications

• Analytical ability necessary to evaluate and determine the health status of the patient and implement proper care.
• Ability to incorporate into practice theoretical concepts and advanced clinical skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members.
• Advanced written and interpersonal communication skills necessary to interview, teach, and counsel patients and interact with the management and executive team.
• Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner/PA Program.
• Registered/certified by the State of New York Board of Nursing/Board of Physician Quality Assurance
• Master’s degree in nursing or PA Studies
• Experience in chronic disease management and health promotion preferred.
• Minimum twelve months of related experience (adult medicine).
• Experience in Occupational Medicine, Workers’ Compensation, and DOT exams.
• DOT Medical Examiner preferred.
• Certified Urine Drug Screen Collector preferred
• Certified Breath Alcohol Technician preferred
• PC and PC applications along with other general office equipment.
• Specialty equipment as indicated including:
• AED
• A1c device
• Covid testing device
• Cholestech machine