Family Medicine Residency Preceptor

Axis Community Health•Pleasanton, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Axis Community Health, a nonprofit established in 1972, provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 15,000 individuals across all age groups in the Tri-Valley area. The mission of Axis Community Health is to provide quality, affordable, accessible and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community. Our mission is rooted in delivering high-quality patient care, encompassing primary healthcare, mental health support, and dental services. We are committed to ensuring access to essential healthcare services for every member of our community, irrespective of financial status, living situation, or insurance coverage. The role of a Family Medicine Residency Preceptor is to serve as a physician educator and preceptor to Stanford-affiliated family medicine residents, providing direct patient care in the specialty of board certification and following all standardized procedures and best practices. The Preceptor will work with support staff including MAs, RNs, clinic operation management and others to provide effective team-based care.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. degree from a recognized, accredited university.
Current valid California medical license and current DEA license.
Board certification in family medicine required.
Ability to keep accurate, clear, and legible records.
Ability to work with Electronic Health Records (EHR).
Strong analytical, employee relations, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent writing, business communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.
Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and must positively represent the organization at all times.
Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships.
Must be able to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
Must be able to be at work regularly and on time.
Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently or in a group setting.
A can-do attitude, attention to detail, ability to organize and set priorities.
Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM with minimal errors.
Must have good computer skills using Microsoft Office and the ability to use Axis departmental systems.
Must be able to use office equipment (i.e. copier, fax, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing full-scope family medicine, including pediatric and prenatal care is preferred.
Experience with Epic Electronic Medical Records (EMR) is preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish and/or other languages is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Supervise PGY-1, 2 and 3 family medicine residents in their continuity care clinic, ensuring residents provide standard of care and reviewing resident documentation.
Provide direct medical ambulatory services to patients within scope to include examination, diagnosis, treatment, referral and follow-up of patients in primary care setting.
Attend residency faculty development trainings as required.
Educate patients regarding their diagnoses, treatment and prognosis.
Provide all services in accordance with accepted medical standards, organizational policies, contractual requirements, and in a manner that is responsive to the needs of all patients.
Maintain complete, accurate and legible medical records according to established protocols, completing documentation with Axis policy timelines.
Participate in peer review and meetings as assigned.
Complete all assigned trainings, including compliance and cybersecurity, in a timely manner.
Serve as care team leader for assigned residency patients, providing guidance to support staff members as needed.
Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and training events as assigned.
May be required to perform other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee.
Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
Participation in our Care-Based Incentive Plan.
12 paid holidays.
Accrued paid time off with each pay period.
Employee discount programs.
Relocation bonus.
License and DEA renewal fee reimbursement.
Partial educational reimbursement.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement program.
Colleague Referral Bonus Program.
National Health Service Corps Student Loan Repayment Program Participant (HPSA score is 17).
As a Primary Care Provider with Axis Community Health you may qualify for up to $50,000 in loan repayment in exchange for a two-year service commitment.