Provider - Internal Medicine Physician

At Unicare, we strive to provide high quality health care to the community we serve. Our goal is to provide easily accessible, comprehensive, and affordable health care to every family member, while reducing visits to emergency rooms and urgent care facilities. Our mission is to be a community health care organization that treats everyone with dignity and, respect and cultural sensitivity to help create an environment in which all can prosper.

Job Summary

Provides comprehensive medical services for members of family, regardless of age or sex within scope of training. Services include : Preventative care, immunizations, primary care and treatment, health education, prescribing of medications, ordering and interpreting lab testing, physical examinations, STD screenings, Vision / hearing, women’s health, family planning, nutrition. The mission of Unicare Community Health Center, Inc. is to provide medical, dental and mental health services to underserved and uninsured persons in the counties of San Bernardino, Los Angeles and Riverside.

Essential Functions

1. Commitment to mission of Unicare Community Health Center with clinic involvement and engaging in healthcare community events.

2. Reviews patient file / record, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization status.

3. Elicits and records information about patient’s medical history.

4. Examines patients for symptoms or physical information.

5. Orders or executes various tests (e.g., X-rays, electrocardiograms and blood work), analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition and interpret test results.

6. Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient.

7. Administers or prescribes treatments or medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.

8. Determines and prescribes medication, dosage and schedule given the patient’s condition and allergies.

9. Discusses any possible side effects to medication or immunization with patient.

10. Prescribes vaccinations to immunize patient from communicable diseases based on evidence-based standards.

11. Promotes health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.

12. Performs surgical procedures commensurate with surgical competency.

13. Refers patients to medical specialist for consultant services when necessary for patient’s well-being.

14. Documents the patient’s visit including HPI / ROS / medical history / surgical history, physical exam, diagnoses and plan of action within the patient’s electronic health record.

15. Follows up with patient regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases.

16. Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage.

17. Administer Family Planning services in compliance with title X Rules and Regulations / Protocols.

18. Reviews and audits health charts of patients who receive Family Planning services.

19. Attends annual Family Planning seminars, if instructed by the CMO.

20. Provider goals : sees up of twenty-five patients per day subject to clinic goals

21. Exercise professional judgment regarding consultation with the Chief Medical Officer concerning appropriate treatment.

22. Provide general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living and health maintenance.

23. Take charge of \'code\' situations, initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and advanced cardiac life support as appropriate.

24. Supervise mid-level providers.

25. Prescreen cases requiring review by the Chief Medical Officer.

26. Participate in quarterly staff meetings, planning meetings and other meetings as needed.

27. Provider may be used in a variety of locations depending upon the need of the organization. Occasional evening and Saturday shifts. Available to travel to clinics upon short notice upon urgent situations to serve our patients.

28. May be asked to provide training to resident physicians and / or nursing / physician extender students.

29. Manages patient care electronically in the EHR & maintains patient files current.

Non-Essential Functions

• As directed by the Chief Medical Officer, performs other related and / or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives

Professional Requirements

Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.

Maintain current license, BLS certification.

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Report to work on time and as scheduled.

Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.

Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.

Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.

Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.

Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Required Skills and Qualifications

▪ Medical Degree (MD, DO)

▪ A minimum of 3 years of Internal Medicine Residency training

▪ A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in public health;

▪ Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of modem medicine related to public health services and general knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to public health;

▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong organizational, detail and interpersonal skills;

▪ Basic computer skills and knowledge, including Microsoft Office and familiar with Electronic Health Records (EHR);

Training, Education and Licensure :

▪ CA Medical License, DEA Certificate

▪ BSL certified

▪ Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Internal Medicine. If Board-Eligible, must become board certified within 1st year of employment.

▪ Employees are responsible for maintaining individual certifications as required by job function or by law and provide verification and recertification when requested by management.

Provider Competencies – Specificity

▪ Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data.

▪ Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

▪ Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses.

▪ Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly t customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance.

▪ Oral Communication – Responds well to questions; participates in meetings.

▪ Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively.

▪ Ethics – Treats people with respect; upholds organizational values.

▪ Qualifications – To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

▪ Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Travel

▪ Will be travelling to all Unicare Community Health Center clinic sites to work or attend meetings as needed.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

▪ Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions

▪ Frequent wrist, hand and finger dexterity to perform fine motor function without tremor.

▪ Full range of body motion including bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, balance, and work at a desk

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions (continued)

▪ Position requires light to moderate work with lifting, carrying, pulling or pushing up to 25 lbs.

▪ Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and / or fingers, talking and / or hearing, and seeing.

▪ Communicate (written and oral) in a clear and professional manner.

Mental / Cognitive Demands :

▪ Establish and maintain effective work relationships with co-workers and customers, maintain regular attendance, understand and carry out a variety of oral and written instructions, have knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary, have the ability to learn office principles, practices, and methods, understand filing systems, including numerical, alphabetical, and chronological, learn a variety of procedures, policies, and services of the assigned work unit or program, perform assigned duties with efficiency and accuracy and maintain confidentiality.

Working Conditions

▪ Non-Ionizing Radiation (welding flash, microwaves, sun)

▪ Hazardous Exposure (chemical [E.G. Latex] and infectious)

▪ Ionizing Radiation (X-ray, Radioactive Isotopes)

Work Schedule

▪ Monday – Friday. Providers work some Saturdays as scheduled.

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