Physician- Pediatrics

Neighborhood Healthcare • Beaumont, CA

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About The Position

The Pediatrics Physician works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare (NHC) by providing excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment. This role will provide comprehensive medical services to pediatric patients. In addition, this role will educate and promote healthy choices to parents and their children. 4 days a week 8am-5pm (32 Hour Week) 2 days at Menifee location and 2 days at Beaumont

Requirements

• Doctorate in medicine is required
• California Medical license in good standing is required
• Current CA DEA licensure is required and is to be maintained as a condition of employment
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment. AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques. Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills
• Knowledgeable about and experience with pediatric medicine
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent planning and organizational ability
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
• Ability to lift/carry 10 lbs/weight
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient records, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization statuses
• Elicits and documents information about patient’s medical history
• Examines symptoms to gather more information about the patient’s physical condition
• Orders and executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests, examinations, and diagnoses to understand the patient’s current condition
• Administers or prescribes treatments to patients
• Determines and prescribes medications, dosages, and schedules given patient conditions and allergies
• Discusses possible side effects to medications or immunizations with patients and parents
• Prescribes and administers vaccinations to immunize patients from communicable diseases
• Promotes health by advising patients and parents about diets, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease
• Performs surgical procedures corresponding to surgical competencies
• Refers patients to medical specialists for consultant services for patients’ well-being, as needed
• Documents patient visits, including medical histories, physical exams, diagnoses, and plans of action
• Follows up with patients regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases
• Conducts physical examinations to patients for information needed for admission to schools, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage
• Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes by working in coordination with care teams
• Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders
• Assesses training needs and promotes developmental activities for the team
• Maintains professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the public
• Cooperates in accomplishing department goals and objectives
• Follow all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare’s Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately
• Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices
• Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions
• Use appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment
• Be familiar with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits
• Follow all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols
• Maintain privacy of all patient, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes
• Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations
• Report all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree