Internal Medicine Physician for the Whole Care Team

Internal Medicine Physician for the Whole Care Team

Salary Range : $219,712 - $269,226 Annually (Annualized salary to be prorated by FTE)

Location : HealthPoint Auburn 126 Auburn Avenue, Auburn, WA 98002

HealthPoint is a proven leader in caring for patients with complex social, medical and behavioral needs throughout King County, WA. HealthPoint's Whole Care Program, based in Auburn, WA, was selected to become one of Washington's first Health Engagement Hubs serving people using drugs. As a Whole Care - Health Engagement Hub team we aim to provide a safe location for people using drugs to receive harm reduction, primary care, behavioral health and social services. Our interdisciplinary team works closely together and partners with patients and community organizations such as shelters, sober-living facilities, supportive housing organizations and the City of Auburn in this work. We meet patients in the clinic and in the community, wherever they feel most comfortable. Additionally, our mission is to create barrier-free access to fully integrated care of the most complex patients in our community - those with and without a substance use disorder. As a member of the Whole Care team, you will be integral in guiding patients through the health system and connecting them with resources they need to live their best and healthiest lives.

Would you like to have a career that makes a daily difference in people's lives? Do you want to be part of a caring, respectful, diverse community? If you answered yes to these questions, keep reading!

HealthPoint is a community-based, community-supported and community-governed network of non-profit health centers dedicated to providing expert, high-quality care to all who need it, regardless of circumstances. Founded in 1971, we believe that the quality of your health care should not depend on how much money you make, what language you speak or what your health is, because everyone deserves great care .

Position Summary :

Responsible for provision of comprehensive primary care services in a primary medical care and ambulatory clinic setting.

Compensation is dependent on skills and experience.

Your contribution to the team includes :

• Provide comprehensive primary care services in a primary medical care ambulatory clinic, working independently and interdependently with other HealthPoint providers.
• Assess patient needs for specialty referrals, diagnostic and in-patient care and make appropriate referrals for service.
• Provide patients and family members with counseling and education regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and need for follow up as appropriate during each patient visit. Verify and document that the patient understands diagnosis, treatment and follow up recommendations.
• Responsible for accurate, timely, and complete documentation in patient records and timely billing.
• Participate in patient triage system.
• Perform minor outpatient procedures in accordance with HealthPoint credentialing policy.
• Provide consultation to other clinic providers, either in person or by telephone.
• Consult with clinic physicians, specialists, or other health care professionals as appropriate.
• Participate in a shared call system with other providers.
• Assist with meeting clinic patient care team productivity and quality care standards.
• Participate in development and utilization of HealthPoint practice guidelines and procedures.
• Participate in audits and meet standards of HealthPoint Quality Improvement, Risk Management and Utilization Management programs.
• Maintain credentials essential for practice, to include licensure, board certification, society memberships and CPE.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service meetings and participate in agency committees or task force activities.

Must have's you'll need to be successful :

Proof of vaccination for COVID-19 is required, prior to start. HealthPoint does not accept the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine as proof of vaccination. If you have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, we ask that you provide documentation demonstrating proof of an alternate COVID vaccine or vaccine series. All new employees are also required to show proof of immunizations and / or immunity to MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Varicella, annual Influenza and TB QuantiFERON Gold Titer . Additionally, if you work in a HealthPoint clinic, Tdap (within last 10 years) is required. Hepatitis B. is required for clinical employees with potential exposure to blood / blood products. All immunizations are a condition of employment. Upon hire, employees must provide proof of their immunizations and / or immune titer results prior to starting or no later than their fifth (5) business day of employment.

Where to gather your records :

HealthPoint is committed to offering all employees a competitive compensation package, including benefits and several other perks.

To learn more about HealthPoint, go to www.healthpointchc.org ! #practiceyourpassion

It is the policy of HealthPoint to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, because of sensory, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or any other factor protected by local, state or federal law, and to prohibit harassment or retaliation based on any of these factors.