Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The following statements for this position reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all the duties required that might be inherent in the position.
· Perform initial and periodic physical examinations.
· Evaluate patient behavior and explore patient’s interpretation of health needs.
· Develop and implement long- and short-range treatment plans with the patient and/or family.
· Furnish and adjust medications according to the law and health center protocols.
· Develop and maintain problem list and medical record, inclusive of physical, psychosocial, environmental, economic, and cultural factors relevant to the patient.
· Counsel patients and families as to preventative care, medical problems, psychosocial problems, and use of prescribed treatment drugs.
· Collaborate and consult with other health care providers, including medical consultant, regarding disease detection.
· Knowledge of community resources to make appropriate referrals, which will improve quality of life, e.g. Nutritional education, physical therapy, substance abuse, smoking cessation, weight loss, psychological therapy, and complementary therapies.
· Participate in medical record peer review for the purpose of quality assurance and improvement.
· Act as a resource to multidisciplinary team in areas of expertise.
· Participate in continuing education programs as needed and remain up-to-date on state mandated CME credits.
· Maintain and enhance level of knowledge relative to professional practice and individual areas of interest.
· Complete an accurate and comprehensive super-bill (encounter form) at the end of each patient visit.
· Complete required patient chart notes within 72 hours business of every patient visit.
· Provide a minimum average of three patient visits each hour in order to accommodate our patient base and meet the productivity expectations established by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
· Responsible for becoming familiar with the different types of assistance programs available to health center patients.
· Report births, deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to government authorities.
· Adhere to mandated reporting requirements of child abuse and elder abuse, including suspicion of sexual abuse.
· Make house and emergency calls to attend to patients unable to visit health center when needed.
· Educate patients in regards to up to date recommendations for immunizations, according to the Center for Disease Control protocols.
· Provide after hours on call (telephone triage) five to seven days per month.
· Proficient in quality patient relations by repeating key information to ensure accuracy, giving information clearly, concisely and calmly, offering assistance, and calling patients or guest by proper name.
· Proficient in creating a supportive climate by allowing patient and/or family members to verbalize their concerns, providing an interpreter when appropriate and available, and concluding all interactions on a positive and encouraging note.
· Proficient in creating positive telephone communication with patients and family when appropriate.
· Interact with patients, physicians, staff, vendors, and visitors in ways that demonstrate caring and reflect the AVH mission, vision, and values.
· Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Personal/Relationships/Behavior:
· Displays cheerful demeanor and makes positive comments when on duty.
· Refrains from participation in harmful gossip, dysfunctional group interactions, and divisive behavior.
· Displays courteous and professional behavior in all interactions with the public.
· Works cooperatively with other staff members.
· Displays flexibility in accepting, changing, or carrying out assignments.
· Adheres to dress code expectations, including fragrance-free requirements.
· Displays sensitivity in a multicultural environment.
· Maintain patient and organizational confidentiality.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
· Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
· Ability to read, evaluate, and interpret medical reports, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
· Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area circumference, and volume.
· Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
· Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
· Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.
· Basic computer skills.
Education/Licensing/Training:
· Current and valid California State Physician’s license.
· Board Certification in Family Practice; or, possesses knowledge and skill in family medicine comparable to other physicians practicing family medicine in the service area; or, Board Certification in other specialty care.
· Current and valid DEA license.
· Current and valid C.P.R. certification.
Physical Demands:
· Must be able to move freely about the office and carry light loads (up to 25 pounds)
· Prolonged sitting and occasional standing required
· Ability to work with office equipment, including computers
Benefits