Residency Preceptor (MD/DO) (23-03)

La Clinica de Familia•Las Cruces, NM

41d

About The Position

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica has provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission statement definitely speaks to what La Clinica de Familia stands for, which is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures. Job Summary: Provides guidance and mentorship for the Family Medicine Residency program. Supports the development and integration of clinical and administrative practices by serving as a resource to the medical director, lead nurse, and support staff. Collaborates with team members to enhance service delivery and promote professional growth through hands-on instruction and role modeling.

Requirements

Position requires a comprehensive and detailed understanding of national accreditation policies and institutional policies, as well as a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to organize information.
Maintains confidentiality and privacy of patient, client, family and employee information in verbal, written, telephonic and electronic forms at all times in accordance with HIPAA and other federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Demonstrates mastery of computer programs and technology needed to perform job duties and engages in continuous learning to develop related skills and capabilities.
Current NM driver's license and auto insurance.
Graduate from an accredited School of Medicine or Osteopathy.
Completion of an accredited residency-training program in a primary care specialty.
Licensed by the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine or eligible for licensure. Board Certification in a primary care specialty. DEA certification. New Mexico Board of Pharmacy certification

Responsibilities

Provides direct primary care medical services to La Clinica De Familia patients.
Provides outpatient primary care medical services within scope of practice as determined by delineation of privileges.
Assigned to one primary site for delivery of care, with cross coverage at other sites when necessary.
Participates in active problem identification and problem solving to improve the overall clinical program and patient care at the physician's primary site. This includes active participation in quality assurance activities as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer.
Serves as team leader for staff at primary site for purposes of problem solving and self-management.