1-2 years of experience in a primary care clinic setting
Board certified in Family Practice or board eligible
Valid California medical license and DEA certification
Experience with Electronic Health Records (NextGen or Epic)
Cultural competence for working in diverse and low-income communities
Responsibilities
Deliver evidenced-based care to improve health outcomes and patient experience
Perform routine and acute medical care and develop appropriate treatment regimens
Prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests
Communicate medical procedures and test results clearly to patients and families
Foster positive relationships with patients and families for enhanced care
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and contribute to case management discussions
Suggest improvements for clinic workflows and patient service delivery
Benefits
Flexible work hours including participation in the call pool and Saturday clinics
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
Collaboration with a diverse team of healthcare providers
Emphasis on cultural humility and patient-centered care
Full Job Description
Primary Care Physicians: Health Advocates Delivering Patient-Centered Care
Major Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to:
Healthcare Delivery
Deliver evidenced based care that supports our aim for improved health outcomes, exceptional patient experience and efficient use of resources.
Perform routine, acute, urgent, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative medical care to patients and determine appropriate regimen.
Prescribe medications, treatments or therapies and order medical diagnostic or clinical tests
Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members
Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
Patient Experience
Deliver well and chronic disease care with cultural humility to a diverse patient population of all ages.
Have flexibility in meeting patients• needs, and participating in the call pool and rotational Saturday clinics.
Develop a positive rapport with patients and families to foster the physician/patient relationship.
Collaboration & Mentorship
Serve as a member of the cross-functional team of providers, consulting with mid-levels on the assessment, management and treatment of complicated cases, chart review, co-signing, and case conferences.
Suggest improvements for clinic flow, patient scheduling and service delivery, and collaborate professionally with interdisciplinary team members, including providers, health educators, medical assistants, registered nurses, and case managers.
Provide direction to medical assistants regarding patient care as needed.
Minimum Job Requirements
Knowledge
Knowledge and experience with Electronic Health Record programs, such as NextGen or Epic.
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
High degree of interpersonal competence with both staff and patients, and thorough knowledge of evidence based care
Good time management skills and evidence based approaches to medical care
Cultural competence working in diverse/low income communities
Abilities
Ability to deal courteously and effectively complex patient profiles, and maintain good working relationships with other staff
Ability to work courteously and effectively as a team member to support the quality/efficiency standards established for the clinic; work independently; exercise good judgment; spell correctly; communicate effectively orally and in writing, make and thorough manner with speed and accuracy with minimal supervision
Ability and willingness to work under pressure and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Demonstrate flexibility and ability to accept changes gracefully
Ability to work and communicate with people from various ethnic, socio-economic, educational and life experience
Ability to keep accurate, clear and legible records of patient information
English/Spanish proficiency preferred but not required
Experience and Other Certifications
MD/DO degree from a recognized University, one to two years of experience working in primary care clinic setting
Requires board certification in Family Practice. In the absence of a board certification, candidate must be board eligible and become board certified within 2 years of employment
