POSITION SUMMARY:The Family Medicine Clinician provides direct patient care commensurate to their training and experience, and in collaboration with CCI staff members. The care provided is appropriate for an out-patient, primary care community health center with a multicultural, multilingual patient population.
As a member of the health center's integrated care team the Family Medicine Clinician will fulfill the following KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES towards the provision of patient-centered, coordinated, patient care:- Examine, diagnose, and treat patients.
- Provide treatment to minors with or without accompanying parents.
- Adhere to evidence-based medical guidelines and standards approved by CCI's Board and Performance Improvement Committee.
- Complete electronic medical records in expected time frames.
- Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities and audits.
- Attend and participate in meetings and/or committees, as necessary and/or required by CCI.
- Participate in additional medical projects as assigned.
- May provide consultation to other providers at CCI.
- May instruct medical students and/or residents in procedures for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries.
- Flexibility to work at any CCI location assigned.
- Working on-site is an essential duty for the job.
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer or designee.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:- Knowledge of the state and federal laws pertaining to medicine and to community health centers.
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of medicine (including preventive care and acute/chronic disease management).
- Knowledge of the structure and function of community health centers.
- Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients, and the public.
- Computer skills required. Knowledge/experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) is a plus.
- Flexibility to work at different CCI locations.
- The ability to speak and write English fluently. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- Must be in possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of MD.
- Maryland CDS and DEA licenses.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
- Board Certification preferred. Board eligibility is required.
- Demonstrate a special interest in community medicine.
- Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and community.
WORKING CONDITIONS:- Proper and professional grooming is always expected.
- Prolonged periods of standing, bending or working at a desk on a computer.
- The ability to lift (up to 15lbs) is required.
- Work under stressful conditions within a controlled enclosed environment daily. The work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
- OSHA Category 1. Clinical environment. Possibility of exposure to chemicals and infectious body fluids e.g., HPV, HIV, HEP C, HSV.
Why work at CCI?- Extensive benefits plan including PTO
- 403B Retirement Plan
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Continuing education assistance; can be used toward obtaining certifications, renewal of certifications, or possible conference attendance.
- Our providers are insured for malpractice under FTCA.
