Full-Time

Brighter-Beginnings•Antioch, CA

43d•$110 - $120•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Practice Physician (Physician/MD/OD), provides primary and continuing medical care for patients seen at the Brighter Beginnings Family Health Clinics (BBFHC). Physicians take account of physical, emotional and social factors when diagnosing illness and recommending the required treatment. Patients may be referred to hospital clinics for further assessment and possibly for treatment, working with the Brighter Beginnings Family Health Clinic providers to ensure quality outcomes.

Requirements

Licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine in the state of California.

Nice To Haves

Certified by an appropriate American Medical Specialty Board (preventive medicine, family practice, pediatrics or internal medicine) Preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to medical/health problems presented by patients including history taking, diagnosis investigation, treatment and referral to secondary and tertiary care as appropriate
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Organize preventative medical programs for individual patients
Provide specialist clinics for specific conditions or for certain groups, e.g. diabetes, pregnancy and post-partum, pediatrics
Meet targets set by federal agencies for specific treatments, such as child immunizations
Use Electronic Health Records (EClinicalworks/ ECW) to keep track of patient visits, billing, and clinical outcomes
Keep up to date with medical developments, new drugs, treatments and medications, including complementary medicine
Observe and assess the work of other providers in the clinic.
Participate in quarterly clinical chart review studies in order to enhance patient outcomes.
Review any medical records as requested by providers for quality care and treatment issues.
Commissioning healthcare by liaising with medical professionals in the community and hospitals
Promote health education in conjunction with other health professionals
Organize preventative medical programs for individual patients
Provide specialist clinics for specific conditions or for certain groups, e.g. diabetes, pregnancy and post-partum, pediatrics
Meet targets set by the government for specific treatments, such as child immunizations
Discussing the development of new pharmaceutical products with pharmaceutical sales representatives
Manage resources to service targets as effectively as possible, for example, using Choose and Book, the national electronic referral service
Use Electronic Health Records to keep track of patient visits, billing and clinical outcomes
Keep up to date with medical developments, new drugs, treatments and medications, including complementary medicine
Observe and assess the work of other providers in the clinic.
Participate in quarterly clinical chart review studies in order to enhance patient outcomes.
Review any medical records as requested by providers for quality care and treatment issues.
Maintain a portfolio of continuing professional development (CPD) activities.
Complete medical charts and bill timely.
Provide indirect patient care through collaboration with providers by phone or in person and be available for consultation by electronic communication at all times.
Assist in reviewing on all practice protocols for nurse practitioners and clinic policies and procedures.
Participate in quarterly clinical chart review studies in order to enhance patient outcomes.
Review any medical records as requested by providers for quality care and treatment issues.
Will report concerns regarding quality assurance or practice issues to CEO and Clinical Manager.
In coordination with the health management team, initiate and develop special clinics and programs to meet the needs of the community including diabetes, asthma or other chronic disease management programs.
Establish and maintain understanding and cooperation with local organizations toward effective community health.
Provide direct leadership for Quality Assurance, Utilization Review and Medical Advisory Committees.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance! For full-time staff
Competitive wages and a friendly environment
Two weeks of vacation (increase after 1 year of employment) (for staff working more than 30 hours/ week)
13 paid holidays (for staff working more than 30 hours/ week)
Sick leave accrual
Optional employee-paid dependent health coverage
403b retirement account with matching
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
HRSA Loan Repayment Program (20 hours & 40 Hours available)