Functions and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Performs physical examinations of new and existing patients at the Public Safety Wellness Center clinic, which may include specialized functions such as infectious disease and preventative medicine.
• Diagnoses and treats based on patients’ medical histories and results of physical assessments.
• Instructs patients and their families regarding procedures performed, home care, and follow-up visits.
• Directs professional and auxiliary health care staff during treatment of patients.
• Responds to inquiries from staff and patients regarding preventive health and treatments.

Responsibilities Supervisor and / or Leadership Exercised :

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of preventive medicine and infectious diseases.
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws pertaining to medicine and to health clinics.
• Knowledge of the structure and function of health clinics.
• Knowledge of principles of culture, cultural competency, and cultural humility.
• Knowledge of, and understanding of, ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust.
• Knowledge of local community, social service, and cultural resources.
• Knowledge of public health preparedness and response.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service.
• Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other City employees, patients, and the general public.
• Ability to demonstrate cultural and linguistic competency.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality as required by HIPAA and other State and Federal privacy laws.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and versatility.
• Ability to work with and relate to individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Ability to work professionally and ethically in a multi-cultural team setting.
• Ability to perform medical examinations, make diagnoses, and perform appropriate medical care.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.

Last updated : 2024-05-11