Community Health Centers of the Central Coast, Inc. · 1 day ago
Primary Care Physician - BC OB/GYN
Santa Maria, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$12K/yr - $14K/yrCommunity Health Centers of the Central Coast, Inc. (CHC) is seeking a Primary Care Physician specializing in OB/GYN. The Physician will provide primary healthcare services and perform various medical responsibilities to ensure the highest quality of care for patients.
Health CareHospitalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Secures and evaluates a patient's health history and records findings in a systematic, accurate and succinct manner
Performs a physical assessment and is able to discriminate between normal and abnormal findings
Provides routine physical examinations, diagnostic services and treatment of illnesses and emergencies
Adheres to the highest standards of medical ethics at all times
Assures quality of care for all patients
Shares on-call duties, when indicated, with other members of the medical staff
Elicits and records information about patient's medical history
Examines patient to determine general physical condition
Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition
Analyzes reports and findings of tests and of examination, and diagnoses condition
Administers or prescribes treatments and drugs
Inoculates and vaccinates patients to immunize patients from communicable diseases
Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease
Reports births, deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities
Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment
Performs minor surgery
Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage
Assists the Chief Medical Officer in establishing medical policies, evaluating existing policies and developing changes in policies as necessary; designing, implementing, and evaluating education programs for patients and staff
Shares supervisory responsibilities of the nurse practitioner with the Clinical Director as required
Works within privileges and protocols as established by the Chief Medical Officer
Participates in committees as requested by the Chief Medical Officer
Demonstrates adherence to and observes all safety policies and procedures, inclusive of infection control rules and regulations
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served (infants, pediatrics, adolescent, adults or geriatrics)
Demonstrates knowledge of domestic violence, child, and dependent and elder abuse protocols
Maintains and adheres to HIPAA, confidential and privileged communications (patient, employees, and corporation)
Participates in patient population management as it relates to clinical services while taking into account cultural diversity and local resources
Participates in the team member's care coordination by providing follow up phone calls post hospital discharge, Assists the patient with follow up appointments within the recommended time frames and gather data from recent hospital admissions to facilitate follow up
Understands the role in self-management support by developing a relationship with high risk clients and anticipate what needs they may encounter. Develop the ability to refer to an RN when clinical judgment is in question
Develop communication skills with all members of the team both internal and external, by first being a patient advocate and use the available resources to facilitate care. Coordinate with the Care Team (PCP, RN, Health Educator, LCSW, Director of Nursing and/or Chief Medical Officer) to ensure appropriate services are arranged for the patient in order for them to meet their goals
Understand the role in the quality improvement process which may include meetings, data collection and charge auditing. Use Evidence Based Practice guidelines to assist with disease management
Qualification
Required
Medical Doctor Degree (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited medical school
Completion of a residency training program in the field Family Practice, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN or Pediatrics, required
Board Certified or board eligibility required
Maintains current knowledge in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN or Pediatrics through continuing medical education, participation in local and national medical societies
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
Possession of current unrestricted and valid License - Physician and Surgeon or equivalent from Medical Board of California
Board Certified/Eligible Family Practice, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN or Pediatrics, required
Possession of current unrestricted and valid DEA license
Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) for FP/IM, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) card for PEDS; and Basic Life Support (BLS-C) card for all specialties
Annual health examination; annual TB skin test clearance or biannual chest x-ray, and up to date immunizations for health care workers at time of hire and annually thereafter
Preferred
Bilingual (English and Spanish) ability to speak, read, write Spanish desirable
Company
Community Health Centers of the Central Coast, Inc.
Community Health Centers of the Central Coast, Inc.
Founded in 1978
501-1000 employees
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Victoria Wood
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