Physician III

County of Alameda•Dublin, CA

14d

About The Position

Under administrative and clinical direction, provides professional specialized medical or psychiatric diagnostic and therapeutic specialized services to clients of programs throughout Alameda County Health Care Services Agency; provides technical assistant in program development and medical consultation; assists in policy and protocol development, quality assurance and implementation of program standards; and performs related duties as required. This class is located in the Health Care Services Agency and may report to a Medical Director for clinical direction and to an Administrative Supervisor for general administrative direction. The incumbents provide specialized medical or psychiatric services to patients/clients, families and/or groups. The Physician III is distinguished from the Physician II class in that the latter provides general medical services. This class is further distinguished from the next higher class of Physician IV in that the latter class supervises a multidisciplinary team including professional, para-professional, and/or support staff. For more detailed information about the job classification, please visit: Physician III, (#5139) .

Requirements

Possession of a license to practice medicine in the State of California.
In compliance with the Administrative Simplification provision of the Health Insurance and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), employees in this classification are required to possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day on the job.
In compliance with Medicare regulations, employees in this classification are required to complete the “Medicare Enrollment Process for Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners” through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, prior to their first day on the job.
Active enrollment in Medicare is a condition of employment. Failure to attain or maintain active enrollment will result in termination.
In compliance with the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the Federal Cures Act, Employees in this classification who are required to render direct specialty mental health services in the course of their assignment must successfully be enrolled in Provider Application and Validation for Enrollment (PAVE) web portal prior to commencing employment.
Knowledge of : Current developments, trends, and research in the medicine/ psychiatry field.
Principles and practices of a specialized medical/psychiatric area.
Principles, practices and techniques of medicine and its application.
Pharmacology/psychopharmacology including law regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects.
Medical/Psychiatric diagnosis and treatment.
Principles, practices and techniques of clinical supervision.
Disparities in health outcomes for vulnerable populations including socio-economic and environmental factors that affect health equity.
Principles and practices of effective organization, management, monitoring, quality assurance and quality improvement indicators.
Principles and practices of public health education and teaching.
Interviewing, assessment, and counseling techniques.
Ten Essential Public Health Services.
Health systems, agencies community resources and patterns of referral.
Documentation requirements.
HIPPA regulations.
Medical ethics as they relate to patient/client care.
Ability to : Develop and monitor appropriate treatment plans.
Diagnose and treat patients/clients.
Assist in the planning and coordination of medical specialty services.
Clinically supervise licensed and professional staff.
Serve on multidisciplinary teams.
Maintain medical records and prepare reports.
Exercise interpersonal sensitivity, political astuteness, and group interaction skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Facilitate and model effective written and oral communication with attention to linguistic preferences and cultural proficiency.
Exercise independent judgment within the scope of authority and practice.
Prepare clear, accurate and effective reports, correspondence, policies, informational brochures, and other written materials.
Utilize basic modern office equipment and technology related to work.
Incorporate departmental core values and ethical standards of practice into all interactions with individuals, organizations, and communities.
Explain and provide services in a manner that is compatible with the needs and preferences of community members from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Provides professional specialized medical or psychiatric diagnostic and therapeutic specialized services to clients of programs throughout Alameda County Health Care Services Agency
Provides technical assistant in program development and medical consultation
Assists in policy and protocol development, quality assurance and implementation of program standards
Provides specialized medical or psychiatric services to patients/clients, families and/or groups.

Benefits

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Management Paid Leave
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1 st United Services Credit Union