Primary Care Physician

Metro Community Health Center • Swissvale, PA

260d

About The Position

This position will facilitate the mission of Metro Family Practice to ensure the delivery of quality patient care and coordination of direct patient care within the health center. The individual will administer to the needs of the patients by following the scope of practice and standards of care accurately. The physician will provide the highest level of care to ensure the quality of cost-effective programs and services at all stages of the lifecycle, including other duties, tasks or projects, as needed.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited educational institution.
• Licensed to practice family medicine in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Demonstrated expertise in best clinical/health practices, protocols, trends and best practices in clinical areas assigned.
• Demonstrated knowledge and success in effecting overall clinical operations.
• Experience/Knowledge of required accreditation process and requirements, as well as all federal, state and local regulations and standards associated with the delivery of care in a community health center environment.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations successfully.
• Proficiency in knowledge of office management, use of computer and EMR's.

Responsibilities

• Direct medical intervention for the patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis and delivery of relevant, high quality medical care.
• Ensure the delivery of competent, accurate, medical care and treatment to all patients as assigned.
• Affect overall clinic results to meet or exceed all measurable standards of care, including overall clinical, quality, and productivity goals.
• Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and appropriate confidentiality with patient charting and related recordkeeping and administrative functions as assigned.
• Ensure the delivery of all medical treatment and care is consistent with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including clinical policies and quality initiatives.
• Understand and ensure all practices and procedures related to the delivery of medical services are consistent with contracted protocols and procedures.
• Develop and ensure favorable relationships with patients and their families.
• Achieve commitments from patients to adhere to an effective plan of care, and ensure all patient services are delivered in a caring and professional manner.
• Develop and ensure favorable relationships with vendors, contractors and payor sources.
• Develop and ensure ongoing, positive relationships and collaboration with other physicians, nurses, administrative and clinic operations staff.
• Ensure the success of each clinic operation through collaborative support and working relationships with all clinic operations staff.
• Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.
• Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.

Benefits

• MCHC pays 100% of the employee premium for UPMC Medical, United Concordia dental, STD, LTD Life insurance ($100,000).
• VBA vision coverage is offered as voluntary coverage that paid for by the employee.
• Medical and Dependent Care FSA and HRA.
• 2 weeks of paid parental leave.
• 20 days (4 weeks) of PTO for your 1st two years.
• 12 paid holidays.
• 401k with a 4% match.
• Competitive Wages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree