Family Medicine Clinician (MD/DO)

One Community Health•Sacramento, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Medicine Clinician provides full-spectrum outpatient family medicine in an FQHC serving a diverse urban population. The role evaluates patients and provides primary care, ensures accurate and timely documentation for patient care and billing, and helps assure quality medical care. The clinician follows clinic standards of care, policies, applicable laws and regulations, and procedures for patient follow-up, specialty referrals, scheduling, and compliance. The position also supports quality improvement, contributes to clinical service development, attends required meetings, and collaborates with clinic staff and outside agencies to support patient care.

Requirements

Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine.
Fully licensed to practice in California.
Required licenses must remain current, valid, and in good standing with the presiding entity.
Possess a DEA certificate.
Current BLS.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric and prenatal experience.
Several years of FQHC or community health center practice experience.
Ability to collaborate effectively across a broad spectrum of backgrounds and perspectives.
Inclusive thinking and interpersonal awareness.
A demonstrated person-centered approach and familiarity with trauma-informed systems and restorative practices.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and provide primary care.
Complete accurate and timely documentation necessary for patient care and billing.
Help assure quality medical care for all patients.
Understand and maintain Quality Improvement Program indicators as directed by medical department leadership.
Follow the Standards of Care and Medical Clinic policies.
Follow clinic policies for appropriate medical follow-up and medical specialty referrals.
Conduct medical operations in compliance with applicable state and local laws, regulations, and policies.
Monitor compliance systems, communicate compliance issues to Medical Leadership promptly, and comply with corrective strategies.
Follow policies and procedures for provider scheduling, schedule changes, and template development; coordinate with the Practice Manager and promptly communicate related issues to Medical Leadership.
Assist medical and general staff with developing and designing clinical services appropriate to patient needs.
Attend meetings as directed by Medical Leadership.
Participate in work groups, teams, task forces, and committees supporting clinic functions.
Foster communication and coordination within the clinic and with outside agencies by establishing professional working relationships.
Order or direct the ordering of drugs, solutions, and equipment, and maintain accurate controls and records for controlled medications.
Ensure clinic staff observe universal precautions.
Report suspected child, adult, elder, and dependent adult abuse as outlined in the cited California statutes.