Job description:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of Chief Medical Officer, provides and manages direct health care for the clinic’s patient population.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers patients assigned to physician's panel, prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
2. Maintains a problem-oriented health record for each patient seen in accordance with the Center's established policies and procedures to include providing appropriate and legible documentation.
3. Assures continuity of care by providing comprehensive medical services on a timely basis as per Clinic schedule within the Center's scope of practice and the provider's training.
4. Refers clients for appropriate specialty care services, lab and x-ray and any other ancillary services that are appropriate for patient's management and care.
5. Reviews all lab and x-ray reports for patients under his/her care on a timely basis and makes medical management decisions appropriately.
6. Maintain privileges at AHSFHC affiliated hospital(s).
7. Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
8. Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
9. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives mentioned in the healthcare plan, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
10. Have the capacity to perform at a level that meets the national productivity standards for federally qualified health centers.
11. As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
12. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES):
1. Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
2. Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
3. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
4. Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
5. Excellent computer skills.
6. Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
7. Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
8. Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
9. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
10. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
11. Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
12. Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Medical doctor with 3 to 5 years of directly related experience which includes residency training in a pediatric program.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate from a medical school approved by the Council of Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
