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Job description
Family Physician
The Family Physician is responsible for providing quality primary health care to patients while working closely with other healthcare staff in a team approach. This person is a credentialed, licensed physician who is a salaried (exempt) employee who provides primary care medical services.
CommuniCare+OLE provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience.
CommuniCare+OLE encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous Peoples, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of all ages and religions, and individuals who have been affected by the legal system. YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.
***The following reflects requirements and essential functions of this position but does not restrict tasks that may be assigned. Essential functions include basic job duties, core elements, or fundamental responsibilities that an employee must perform to hold the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation (accommodation may be requested). Duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive, and they may be assigned or reassigned to this job at any time, due to reasonable accommodation or any other reason. ***
MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS/TRAINING
Education: MD or DO, licensed in California, with Board Certification. Must have or obtain current California medication furnishing license. Must have or obtain current DEA License. Current Basic Life Support CPR (or ACLS) certification required
Experience/Lived Experience: Experience in a community healthcare center preferred. Trauma-informed de-escalation skills required. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills required.
Special Skills/Training: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual in threshold language for community preferred. Must have strong time management skills, ability to prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Electronic Health Record and associated computer programs. Ability to collaborate with mutual providers of treatment in mental health and substance use settings as well as work well with the primary care team
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides the following health care services for patients: assessment/evaluation, diagnosis, treatment/prescribing, planning and education
2. Provides medical services to include acute care, periodic re-evaluations, and management of chronic conditions. May include services in specialized areas (such as obstetrics and HIV/AIDS) as required
3. Reviews and manages patient information including labs, diagnostic images, prescription refills, outside consultation notes, previous medical records, specialist referrals, etc.
4. Prescribes and administers medications and treatment regimens according to assessed medical conditions. Review medication(s) that patient is currently taking, prior to prescribing to prevent adverse reactions
5. Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care services as appropriate
6. Prioritizes patient care throughout the day
7. Provides acute triage over the phone or with walk in patients
8. Provides education and information to patients on various diseases, providing handouts as appropriate
9. Performs various in office procedures as directed
10. Documents all appropriate information in electronic health record system
11. Responds to messages and relay information to patients and other external sources as needed
12. Completes various medical related forms as needed
13. Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as appropriate
14. May participate in and collaborate with staff/teams on various support-related functions including quality assurance, care team development, system optimization, empanelment, policy and procedure development, etc.
15. Assists in the coordination and integration of all health clinic outreach programs as directed
16. Participates in education of students
17. Responds to afterhours outpatient triage calls on a rotation basis
18. Documents care in the medical record and appropriately complete encounter forms for each patient encounter
19. Maintains hospital privileges, licensure, CPR, and DEA certification, as well as other certifications and licenses as required
20. Shares on-call and hospital rounding responsibilities with other physicians and provide billing information for all off-site encounters
21. Functions as a member of the medical team, including maintaining appropriate communications with other team members and attendance at agency meetings
22. Participates in Quality Improvement activities, peer review, and other administrative functions as assigned
23. Maintains ongoing clinical competence through formal and informal Continuing Medical Education activities
24. Maintains a level of professional and ethical behavior
25. Performs other duties as assigned
Worksite address
napa, CA, 94559, US
Who can apply
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