Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Company: Family Medical and Counseling Service
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: Salary Range: $100,000
To $125,000 Annually FMCS provides a medical home for children and
adults in our care. Managing patient care is a team effort that
involves clinical and nonclinical staff (e.g. physicians, nurse
practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, coordinators,
schedulers) interacting with patients and working to achieve high
quality care for our patients. Our providers and staff use a
team-based approach to care and place a high value on teamwork.
INTRODUCTION Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the
Provider is responsible for, but not limited to, the provision of
culturally competent care to patients in his/her/their designated
specialty. This includes the diagnosis and treatment of physical
and behavioral health conditions, counseling and education, and
continued comprehensive health care of any patient seen at FMCS.
The Provider is responsible for the clinical and administrative
tasks required to deliver quality, safe healthcare services. By the
nature of the profession, the level of assignment will call for a
maximum degree of knowledge, professional judgment and ingenuity.
MAJOR DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Supports the agency in
contributing to improve health outcomes, improve patient
experience, support care team well-being and the financial
sustainability Provide primary medical services to children,
adolescents, and adults in accordance with the primary medical
protocol and their medical specialty Work in close concert with
Medical Director, Pediatric Physician, and Family Practice
physicianTo provide clinical services in compliance with treatment
protocol Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with case
managers to discuss difficult clients Participate in
interdisciplinary team meetings with agency staff Provide ongoing
education to staff and clients on prevention and treatment for
those of all ages Review of referrals, labs, and interface with
referring physicians To assist in oversight of medical staff to
ensure smooth flow of front and back-office procedures To assist
with regular inventories of supplies and medications To assist with
review and update formulary at FMCS Participate in assessment of
the appropriateness of medical component with respect to being a
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Educate patients on the
value of a health care visit Locks notes in a timely manner (within
48 hours) and fixes and addresses any outstanding claims
Effectively and ethically handles all forms of communication
according to FMCS policy Performs other duties as assigned MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS Must have a current DC Professional License. Must
have CDS and DEA (registered in DC) registrations if a prescribing
provider Graduate of an accredited school of medicineornurse
practitioner, physician assistant, or other relevant professional
school Minimum of two years experience working directly with
children and adults KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES EMR
experience, preferably eClinical Works (ECW) Strong organizational
skills; excellent communicational skills
Keywords: Family Medical and Counseling Service, Catonsville , Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Washington, Maryland
