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Fair Haven Community Health Care
Adult/Family APRN
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What they do
A Medical Transcriptionist listens to sound recordings made by physicians and other healthcare professionals, transcribes the recordings and creates written reports and documents from them. Uses medical terminology and abbreviations and operates recording equipment and software. Works in hospitals or medical offices, or for companies that provide transcription services to healthcare facilities.
$41,584 / year median in Connecticut
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Fair Haven Community Health Care For over 54 years, FHCHC has been an innovative and vibrant community health center, catering to multiple generations with over 165,000 office visits across 21 locations. Guided by a Board of Directors, most of whom are patients themselves, we take pride in being a healthcare leader dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable medical and dental care to everyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Our extensive range of primary and specialty care services, along with evidence-based programs, empowers patients to make informed choices about their health. As we expand our reach to underserved areas, our commitment to prioritizing patient needs remains unwavering. FHCHC's mission is to enhance the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high-quality, and culturally responsive patient-centered care. Job purpose To provide high quality health care to the patients of the Fair Haven Community Health Center in the primary care setting consistent with FHCHC policies and mission. Duties and responsibilities Provides primary medical care in accordance with the provider's advanced practice specialty Develops a plan of care for each patient, including medical history, physical examination, diagnosis and appropriate treatment and/or referral, including hospitalization if necessary Uses all available resources in diagnosis and treatment, such as laboratory and others tests in an appropriate and cost efficient manner Confers with other clinicians, patient's families and other support staff concerning treatment and care of patients when appropriate Refers those cases which require specialist services, but maintains primary care responsibility to assure continuity of care Maintains accurate medical records within the EPIC electronic health record system and performs appropriate charting and follow up on patients Participates in Medical & General staff meetings and appropriate clinical teams Participates in the Health Center's Performance Improvement program, in other task groups as needed, and pursues continuing education opportunities to update medical knowledge and assure quality patient care Qualifications Graduation from an accredited APRN program License to practice as an APRN in State of Connecticut Qualified in Basic Life Support techniques Bi-lingual in Spanish and English highly desirable American with