Staff Physician- Per Diem

University of California, Irvine•Santa Ana, CA

About The Position

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. UCI Family Medicine, a Department of the University of California-Irvine School of Medicine, is committed to upholding the highest professional and institutional standards. We thrive by promoting optimal health for patients, staff, trainees, and faculty. UCI Family Medicine provides clinical services for patients of all ages in a variety of settings as follows: Family Health Centers (federally qualified health centers or FQHC's) in Santa Ana and Anaheim; Joe C. Wen & Family Center for Advanced Care; SeniorHealth Center; skilled nursing facilities; inpatient services and obstetric deliveries at the UCI Douglas Hospital in Orange. UCI Family Medicine provides education across a variety of programs including undergraduates; medical students; family medicine residents; fellows in geriatrics and sports medicine; and outreach to the community. Your Role on the Team Provide direct patient care for patients of all ages; Work with team to address patient requests through electronic and physical inboxes, lab and radiology reports, and prescription refills; Complete documentation and billing in a timely manner. May be asked to cover clinical vacancies in same day, walk-in, etc. within the FQHC.

Requirements

Family physician; board-certified, full-scope ambulatory health care services including care of children, adults and the elderly.
Proficiency in Spanish
M.D. or D.O. from an accredited institution; completion of Family Medicine residency; board certification in Family Medicine.
California Medical license
Active and current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification.
Candidates who recently completed a residency or fellowship are encouraged to apply.

Nice To Haves

Experienced in providing and/or oversight of pre-natal care.
Leadership skills; ability to motivate, inspire, and communicate with faculty, residents, staff, and peers to maintain a professional, team-based approach in the care of patients.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care for patients of all ages
Work with team to address patient requests through electronic and physical inboxes, lab and radiology reports, and prescription refills
Complete documentation and billing in a timely manner
May be asked to cover clinical vacancies in same day, walk-in, etc. within the FQHC.