Health And Life Organization - Sacramento, CA
posted 5 days ago
About the position
The OB/GYN Physician provides comprehensive healthcare service focused on women's reproductive health and conduct routine gynecological exams such as pelvic exams, Pap smears, and breast exams. The OB/GYN Physician also manage prenatal and postnatal care, ensuring the well-being of both mother and baby throughout pregnancy and childbirth, diagnose and treat a variety of reproductive health issues, such as menstrual disorders, hormonal imbalances, and infections, offer family planning and contraceptive counseling, and addressing fertility and contraception needs. The work hours for this position are Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM with a one (1) hour unpaid lunch scheduled from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. The Primary Care Physician is not required to work on the weekends.
Responsibilities
- Conducting pelvic exams, Pap smears, breast exams, and other preventive screenings to monitor women's health.
- Managing the health and well-being of pregnant women, from conception through delivery and postpartum.
- Identifying and managing reproductive health issues, including menstrual disorders, infections, hormonal imbalances, and gynecologic cancers.
- Providing counseling and services related to contraception, fertility, and family planning.
- Educating patients on reproductive health, pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, and preventive health practices.
- Working with primary care physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Promoting overall women's health and preventive care, including screenings for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and cervical cancer.
- Offering treatment and support for menopausal and postmenopausal women, including hormone replacement therapy.
- Keeping detailed and accurate patient records, documenting medical history, treatments, and outcomes.
- Staying current with medical advancements and best practices in obstetrics and gynecology through continuous education and professional development.
- Offering compassionate care and emotional support to patients dealing with reproductive health issues, pregnancy, and childbirth.
- Meet the productivity expectation of an average of 22 patients per day including scheduled and walk-in patients.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- A medical degree from an accredited medical school, Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
- OB/GYN Board Certificate.
- A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate.
- A National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number.
- A Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate.
- Two years of experience in women health.
Nice-to-haves
- Proficiency in conducting physical exams, diagnosing illnesses, and performing medical procedures.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to diagnose and treat patients effectively.
- Ability to build rapport with patients and work collaboratively with healthcare professionals.
- Efficient time management skills to handle a busy and varied caseload.
- Ability to provide empathetic and compassionate care to patients.
- Effective problem-solving skills to address complex patient needs and healthcare challenges.
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and other healthcare technology.
- In-depth understanding of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology.
- Comprehensive knowledge of primary care practices, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and health promotion.
- Expertise in managing health issues among pediatrics patients.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations, patient privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA), and ethical standards.
- Familiarity with evidence-based clinical guidelines and best practices.
- Understanding of public health principles and community health issues.
- Detailed knowledge of medications, including indications, contraindications, side effects, and interactions.
- Proficiency in ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and imaging studies.
- Knowledge of effective patient education techniques and resources.
