LEAD PHYSICIAN FAMILY MEDICINE

CLASSIFICATION: Salary, Exempt

LOCATION: Benson

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for being the lead provider at designated sites, functioning as an extension of the medical director at a local level.

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Chief Medical Officer

JOB DUTIES: As part of the management team, responsible for providing clinical and medical administrative input to the team, updating medical policies and protocols in compliance with all regulatory bodies, and responsible for providing oversight and quality control for health center operation, including the following:

• Responsible for providing direct oversight of the medical provider at a designated site.
• Responsible for working with the Medical Director to ensure adequate provider staffing at a designated site.
• Responsible for working with the administrative team to ensure on-site clinical compliance.
• In cooperation with the administrative team, Medical Director, and COO, responsible for ensuring productivity standards.
• In partnership with the Medical Director, responsible for leading monthly medical provider meetings at site.
• Responsible for participating in monthly Medical Director meeting.
• Responsible for utilizing administrative time.
• Complete reports and appropriate documentation, including billing and medical records, in a timely manner.
• Consistently demonstrate and uphold CCCHC's principle of providing quality health and human services to the medically underserved and low-income populations in a culturally sensitive manner.
• All other duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes:

• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to plan and be organized.
• Ability to work well under pressure, take initiative and be flexible and cooperative.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and Company records.
• Ability to work effectively with both employees and managers.
• Ability to convey a positive and professional image to patients and employees.
• Demonstrated proficiency in various PC applications, including E-mail, Microsoft Excel, and Word, Internet and networking devices.
• Required to know, follow and enforce safe work practices, and be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations.
• Reliable transportation, automobile insurance, and current CA Driver License.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited program as a physician required.
• Board certified in California as a physician required.
• English Required.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Working Conditions

Normal clinic environment with:

• Walking and standing for extended periods of time,
• Reaching, twisting, stooping, visual acuity corrected to normal range, hand-eye coordination, grasping with fingers, hearing within normal range, sense of touch, gripping tightly required for operation of tests and measures and performance of other essential functions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while also being tactful, diplomatic, and empathetic.
• Ability to organize, schedule work effectively, and work independently without supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with patients, customers, managers and other levels of personnel, in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain composure under conditions of urgency and/or time constraint.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Commitment to quality healthcare and excellent customer service.