People's Health Clinic Recognized by Utah Million Hearts Coalition

One of just 91 winners statewide that showed excellence in blood pressure control

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—Today the Utah Million Hearts Coalition recognized People's Health Clinic for Excellence in Blood Pressure Control. With only 91 clinics recognized statewide, this exclusive achievement demonstrates People's Health Clinic’s dedication to its patients and continual focus on proper blood pressure control.

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“ The Clinic’s award recognizes the hard work and dedication the clinic has made to meet the highest standards of clinical blood pressure care,” said Kelly Robinson, Utah Million Hearts Coalition spokesperson. “More Utah providers, like People's Health Clinic, are taking blood pressure measurement and control to the next level by using evidence-based strategies to help patients keep blood pressure down—a strong sign that we’re making progress in preventing heart attacks and strokes and prioritizing patient care.”

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Nearly 1 in 3 American adults has hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. Only half have it under control, putting them at greater risk of developing heart disease or stroke—two of the leading causes of death in the U.S. To be eligible for the award, the Clinic shared verifiable high blood pressure control data with the Utah Million Hearts Coalition and highlighted successful strategies or best practices they adopted, such as the use of health information technology or team-based care. The Clinic achieved blood pressure control rates of 63 percent of adult patients by using a variety of innovative approaches, including:

● Making blood pressure measurement accuracy a priority
● Using evidence-based guidelines and protocols for high blood pressure diagnosis
● Continually training staff on correct measurement protocols
● Using team-based care models to improve patient engagement
● Implementing consistent, strategic use of electronic health records that include patient reminders and visit summaries
● Staying engaged with patients by offering support and education tools

The Utah Million Hearts Coalition, a local effort of the national Million Hearts initiative, is made up of public and private health care organizations dedicated to preventing heart attacks. Visit http://choosehealth.utah.gov/healthcare/million-hearts.php for more information about the coalition.

CAREERS

People's Health Clinic has a job opening for a Family Nurse Practitioner or general Medicine Physician Assistant.

We are looking for a professional mid-level health care provider who can deliver primary medical care to a wide variety of patients. This health care provider needs fluency in Spanish and English and at least five years of experience in general outpatient medicine.
The Provider will be responsible for providing high-quality care to all patients and maintaining accurate and current patient records. The Provider will work under the supervision of our medical director and as part of our team of staff and volunteer providers.

• See a variety of patients and conditions and provide high-quality care in a team setting.

• Update patient records and check records for accuracy at each patient appointment 

• Order and analyze test data and determine appropriate treatment and follow up

• Deliver quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to the quality of care
   

Provider Qualifications

• Family Nurse Practitioner certification or Physician Assistant Certification

• 5+ years' family medicine outpatient experience 

• Fluency in Spanish

• Valid medical license and Board certifications

• Ability to work within a team and take direction 

• Must be familiar with the EHR medical charting system 

• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills

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If interested please email your CV to: Beth Armstrong, Executive Director at Beth@phcpc.org

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