Family Medicine Physician - Urgent Care

HealthPoint Careers • Kent, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

HealthPoint is a community-based, community-supported and community-governed network of non-profit health centers dedicated to providing expert, high-quality care to all who need it, regardless of circumstances. Founded in 1.971, we believe that the quality of your health care should not depend on how much money you make, what language you speak or what your health is, because everyone deserves great care. This position is responsible for the provision of comprehensive urgent care services in a primary care based urgent care clinic setting. Compensation is dependent on skills and experience.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy, as an M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine).
• M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine).
• Maintain current registration/licensure as a physician in the state of Washington.
• Demonstrated operating knowledge of computers.
• Intermediate level ability with Word, Outlook, and other required software programs.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required prior to starting at HealthPoint. HealthPoint does not accept the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine as proof of vaccination. Individuals who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine must provide documentation of an alternate COVID-19 vaccine or vaccine series.
• As a condition of employment, all new hires must provide proof of required immunizations and/or immunity for: COVID-19, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Annual Influenza, TB QuantiFERON Gold titer draw
• Employees working in a HealthPoint clinic must also provide proof of: Tdap vaccination (within the last 10 years), Hepatitis B vaccination (for clinical positions with potential exposure to blood or bloodborne pathogens)
• Documentation must be provided before your start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive urgent care services in a primary medical care based ambulatory urgent care clinic, working independently and interdependently with other HealthPoint providers.
• Assess patient needs for specialty referrals, diagnostic and in-patient care and make appropriate referrals for service.
• Provide patients and family members with counseling and education regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and need for follow up as appropriate during each patient visit.
• Verify and document that the patient understands diagnosis, treatment and follow up recommendations.
• Responsible for accurate, timely, and complete documentation in patient records and superbills.
• Participate in patient triage system.
• Perform minor outpatient procedures in accordance with HealthPoint credentialing policy.
• Dispense medications from on site dispensary in accordance with HealthPoint and State of Washington Pharmacy Board policies.
• Provide consultation to other clinic providers, either in person or by telephone.
• Consult with clinic physicians, specialists, or other health care professionals as appropriate.
• Assist with meeting clinic patient care team productivity and quality care standards.
• Participate in development and utilization of HealthPoint practice guidelines and procedures.
• Participate in audits and meet standards of HealthPoint Quality Improvement, Risk Management and Utilization Management programs.
• Maintain credentials essential for practice, to include licensure, certification, society memberships and CPE.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service meetings and participate in agency committees or task force activities.
• Demonstrate respectful, professional, and appropriate behavior that supports a team-oriented work environment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, core values and goals of HealthPoint and its healthcare delivery including the ability to integrate values of integrity, wisdom, creativity, cooperation, responsibility and respect into all programs and services.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents, plus HSA and FSA options.
• Financial wellbeing – Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, disability coverage, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer match.
• Time to recharge – Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Extended Illness Time Away, eight (8) paid holidays, three (3) floating holidays, Compassion Time Away, and Opportunity Time Off for extended personal time away to rest and recharge.
• Well-being resources – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), employee wellness program, and access to voluntary benefits including supplemental life, critical illness, accident, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Career development – Professional development, ongoing learning, and opportunities for career growth within a mission-driven organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree