Nurse Practitioner

SaVida Health; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SaVida Health, a specialty medical practice in St. Albans, VT, provides outpatient opiate and alcohol addiction treatment with medical care, counseling and coordinated toxicology testing. This role supports scheduling, patient flow, and collaborative care under the Medical Director.

The candidate will interpret test results, counsel on medication adherence, and document evaluations and follow-ups with care coordination across PCPs and specialists.

Qualifications

• EMR software experience is required.
• Current MA license with prescriptive authority in good standing.
• U.S. DEA Certificate required.
• Prior experience with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits high levels of customer service, compassion, professionalism and empathy to all patients.
• Works closely with the center administrator and medical receptionist in scheduling appointments and oversees patient flow in the office.
• Participates in provider meetings and staff meetings as determined by the Medical Director.
• Interprets test results to diagnose health issues and provides feedback to patients.
• Counsels patients regarding medication compliance.
• Completes patient evaluations and physical exams with thorough, timely documentation.
• Patient follow up visits with detailed progress notes on medication and treatment.
• Contacts patients' PCPs and/or specialists when necessary.
• Reviews medication adjustments with the Medical Director.

Skills

EMR software experience

Prescriptive authority

DEA certificate

SUD experience

Job description

About The Organization

SaVida Health is a specialty medical practice providing outpatient opiate and alcohol addiction treatment services. SaVida Health's care model includes medical care, counseling, comprehensive toxicology testing, case management and medical management of psychiatric medications. SaVida provides compassionate and individualized treatment programs to support those with substance use disorder.

St. Albans, VT

Full-Time, Weekdays

About The Organization

SaVida Health is a specialty medical practice providing outpatient opiate and alcohol addiction treatment services. SaVida Health's care model includes medical care, counseling, comprehensive toxicology testing, case management and medical management of psychiatric medications. SaVida provides compassionate and individualized treatment programs to support those with substance use disorder.

Description

• Exhibits high levels of customer service, compassion, professionalism and empathy to all patients at all times, embracing the Harm Reduction philosophy of treatment for patients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
• Works closely with the center administrator and medical receptionist in scheduling appointments and oversees patient flow in the office, practicing safe and healthy control methods while working with patients
• Participates in provider meetings and staff meetings as determined by the Medical Director
• Interprets test results to diagnose any health issues and provides feedback to patients
• Counsels patients regarding medication compliance
• Completes patient evaluations and physical exams with thorough, timely documentation to include coordination of care
• Patient follow up visits to include detailed, timely documentation including patients' progress with medication and/or treatment
• Contacts patients' PCPs and/or specialists when necessary
• Reviews any unusual medication adjustments with the Medical Director

Position Requirements

• EMR software experience
• Current MA license with prescriptive authority in good standing
• U.S. DEA Certificate
• Prior experience with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment preferred

EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.