Physician (47321)

Overall Summary

As part of a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare providers under the leadership of the Chief Medical Officer, the Family Practice Physician, Physician Assistant, and Nurse Practitioner works to achieve the organizational goals of Bay Area Community Health through the delivery of primary medical and educational care in a patient-centered environment. Following clinic protocols and policies provides care to include but not limited to: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, patient education, follow-up consultation and referrals for specialist services, labs and tests as necessary. Maintains legible, accurate and confidential medical records in compliance with state regulatory standards and clinic policies and procedures. The Physician also provides oversight of clinical support staff (i.e. Midlevel Practitioners, Medical Assistants and Nursing staff) and handles operational issues on the clinical floor to ensure continuity of services and a smooth patient flow. Works in a collaborative effort across all departments and delivers care appropriate for an outpatient, primary care community health center with multicultural, multilingual patient population.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform medical examination and evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, minor surgical procedures, follow-up consultation and health education following BACH clinical policies and procedures.
• Identify, evaluate and address disease prevention and health promotion issues for patients while administering quality care.
• Educate patient and/or family about preventive care, medical issues, diagnosis and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
• Request patient referrals for specialty services, labs and tests as necessary.
• Maintain legible, accurate and confidential medical records. Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment outcomes, education, referrals and consultations in compliance with state regulatory standards and clinic policies and procedures.
• Assist in developing and implementing protocols and procedures to facilitate delivery of comprehensive health services.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of new clinical programs as needed. Also, works with new technologies for the improvement of patient services and clinic operations.
• Provide in-service training for all staff in selected topics as deemed necessary in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer.
• Participate in peer review as per BACH policy and procedure.
• Demonstrate commitment to, and understanding of, BACH's Behaviors for Success and GUEST (Customer Service Model), by modeling customer service excellence in all internal and external relationships and in the performance of all duties and responsibilities.
• Perform all duties in support of successful implementation to EHR/EPM.
• Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allow for consultation, collaboration or referral.
• Provide medical consultation and back-up for mid-level practitioners, including review of 5% of charts for Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners. Back-up includes immediate electronic (cell phone, fax, email) or direct communication.
• Work flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends, as necessary.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Fill out forms and maintain correspondence with hospitals and other community organizations involved in the medical care of clinic patients.
• Participates in staff conferences and health center's continuous quality assurance and peer review programs.
• Supervise medical interns and other student medical professionals, and provide medical back-up.
• Attend workshops, training and meetings as needed, and as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.