OB/GYN Physician (PH5006 - Westover Hills)

CommuniCare Health Center Jobs•San Antonio, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides quality, comprehensive in-patient and/or out-patient primary health care services to the Center’s patients. Reports directly to the Director of OB/GYN regarding clinical issues and activities related to the delivery of medical care.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited Medical School
Must possess a current unrestricted license to practice Medicine in the State of Texas
Annual continuing medical education as required by Board specialty
Must be registered and have current DEA and other such certificates to legally operate as a physician in the State of Texas
Hospital privileges at designated area hospitals if required for specialty
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Instructor-Led by American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish desired.

Responsibilities

Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers patients assigned to physician’s panel, on an in-patient and/or out-patient basis; prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assess medical conditions.
Maintains the electronic medical record for each patient seen in accordance with the Center’s established Health Information Management policies and procedures to include providing appropriate documentation. Completes thorough documentation of each patient’s visit in the electronic health record and ensures encounters are closed within 24 hours in accordance with the Center’s established Health Information Management policies and procedures.
Assures continuity of care by providing comprehensive medical services on a timely basis as per Clinic schedule within the Center’s scope of practice and the provider’s training.
Refers clients for appropriate specialty care services, lab and x-ray and any other ancillary services that are appropriate for the patient’s management and care.
Reviews all lab and x-ray reports for patients under his/her care on a timely basis and makes medical management decisions appropriately.
Maintains appropriate productivity standards of specialty as established by the Center; maintains appropriate and efficient patient flow and minimizes schedule changes and absences.
Provides excellent internal/external customer service via telephone, fax or face-to-face contact to assist patients with their health care needs.
Trains, mentors and supervises students and clinical support staff, as appropriate.
Takes call after hours and on weekends on a rotation basis with other providers and responds appropriately and on a timely manner to after hour calls when applicable.
Follows established departmental and clinic policies, procedures, and objectives; continuous quality improvements objectives and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
Participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs as needed i.e. diabetes collaborative/health fairs etc.; attends and participates in clinic meetings / departmental meetings and other clinic functions as required by the Center.
Reviews patient satisfaction survey of your clinical staff to check for trends of any unfavorable quality practice or issue and recommend corrective action; assure that patient satisfaction surveys are at 94% or above for each medical provider. Provides excellent internal/external customer service via telephone, fax or face-to-face contact to assist patients with their health care needs.
Responsible for assuring each assigned medical provider is functioning at 100% productivity, providing excellent clinical outcomes and completing assigned chart audits (Peer Record Review) in a timely manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned.