Family Medicine

CENTRAL CITY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC•Los Angeles, CA

8h•$270,000 - $285,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for engaging in the practice of medicine in the area of Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics or Obstetrics/Gynecology at designated sites, functioning as an extension of the Medical Director and/or the Chief Medical Officer at a local level. This role involves performing the duties of a licensed physician, including diagnostic interviews, clinical examinations, evaluations, pharmaceutical prescribing, telephone consultations, preparation of clinical reports, and charting of individual patient medical records. The position also includes providing out-patient hospital services, ensuring credentialing with partner hospitals, providing medical services to various facilities, and complying with all policies, standards, and regulations of CCCHC and relevant authorities. Maintaining patient confidentiality, utilizing CCCHC medical forms, providing in-service education, and potentially serving as a lead provider at designated sites are also key responsibilities. The role requires timely completion of reports and documentation, including billing and medical records, and a commitment to providing quality health and human services to underserved populations in a culturally sensitive manner. Punctuality and attendance are essential.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Medical School & Residency program for Physician required.
Active California Medical License required.
Active DEA required.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
Ability to plan and be organized.
Ability to work well under pressure, take initiative and be flexible and cooperative.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and Company records.
Ability to work effectively with both employees and managers.
Ability to convey a positive and professional image to patients and employees.
Demonstrated proficiency in various PC applications, including E-mail, Microsoft Excel, and Word, Internet and networking devices.
Required to know, follow and enforce safe work practices, and be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
Board certification in Family Practice other primary care discipline desirable.

Responsibilities

Performing diagnostic interviews, clinical examinations, evaluations, pharmaceutical prescribing, telephone consultations, preparation of clinical reports, and charting of individual patient medical records.
Providing all services in a manner that meets or exceeds the community standard of practice and ethical requirements of the medical profession.
Answering after-hour calls for all sites on a rotational basis.
Attending staff meetings.
Performing all related travel, record keeping, charting and other services related to Medical Services.
Providing out-patient hospital services for all patients of the clinics at various facilities as assigned.
Being credentialed with the hospitals CCCHC partners with for continuity of care compliance.
Providing medical services to various facilities such as clinics and residential board and care facilities as assigned.
Complying with all policies, standards, and regulations of CCCHC and all governmental or medical regulatory authorities.
Maintaining the confidentiality of patient information and records in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, as well as in compliance with CCCHC policy.
Utilizing the medical forms and records provided by CCCHC, which shall remain the property of CCCHC.
Providing in-service education of staff.
Providing other health services or procedures as requested from time to time by CCCHC.
Being the lead provider at designated sites, functioning as an extension of the Medical Director at a local level.
Completing reports and appropriate documentation, including billing and medical records, in a timely manner.
Consistently demonstrating and upholding CCCHC’s principle of providing quality health and human services to the medically underserved and low-income populations in a culturally sensitive manner.
Ensuring punctuality and attendance, which is an essential job duty.
Performing all other duties as assigned.