Overall Summary

Provide professional medical care to Bay Area Community Health (BACH) patients following clinic protocols and policies. 

Be part of a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare providers working in a Patient Centered Medical Home under the leadership of the Chief Medical Officer. Perform medical examination and evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, minor surgical procedures, follow-up consultation and request referrals for specialist services, order labs and tests as necessary for patients 0-18 years of age. Identify, evaluate and address disease prevention and health promotion issues for patients while administering quality care. Educate patient and/or family about preventive care, medical issues, diagnosis and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications. Maintain legible, accurate and confidential medical records in compliance with state regulatory standards and clinic policies and procedures. The physician also provides oversight of clinical support staff (i.e. Mid-level Practitioners, Nursing staff and Medical assistants) and handles operational issues on the clinic floor to ensure continuity of services and smooth patient flow. Works in a collaborative way with all departments to deliver care appropriate for an outpatient Community Health Center with multicultural and multilingual patient population.

Essential Responsibilities 

• Perform medical examination and evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, minor surgical procedures, follow-up consultation and health education following BACH clinical policies and procedures.
• Act as primary consultant on all Pediatric cases referred by other providers, in person or via telephone. Must be willing to travel to and from service sites as needed and directed by Clinical Director or Chief Medical Officer.
• Identify, evaluate and address disease prevention and health promotion issues for patients while administering quality care.
• Educate patient and/or family about preventive care, medical issues, diagnosis and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
• Request patient referrals for specialty services, order labs and tests as necessary.
• Maintain legible, accurate and confidential medical records. Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment outcomes, education, referrals and consultations in compliance with state regulatory standards and clinic policies and procedures.
• Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allow for consultation, collaboration or referral.
• Assist in developing and implementing protocols and procedures to facilitate delivery of comprehensive health services.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of new clinical programs as needed. Also, works with new technologies for the improvement of patient services and clinic operations.
• Provide in-service training for all staff in selected topics in Pediatrics as deemed necessary in collaboration with the Clinical Director or Chief Medical Officer.

• Provide medical consultation and back-up for mid-level practitioners, including review of 10% of charts for Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners. Backup includes immediate electronic (cell phone, fax, email) or direct communication.
• Demonstrate commitment to, and understanding of, BACH’s Behaviors for Success and GUEST (Customer Service Model), by modeling customer service excellence in all internal and external relationships and in the performance of all duties and responsibilities. 
• Participate in peer review and quality improvement projects as requested by clinical director.

• Perform all duties in support of successful implementation to EHR/EPM. 
• Work flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends, as necessary.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Fill out forms and maintain correspondence with hospitals and other community organizations involved in the medical care of clinic patients.
• Participates in staff conferences and health center's continuous quality assurance and peer review programs.
• Supervise medical interns and other student medical professionals, and provide medical back-up. 
• Attend workshops, training and meetings as needed, and as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required education, experience, training

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited residency program in Pediatrics.

• Valid and current California Medical License.
• Board Eligible or Certified in Pediatrics (If Board Eligible must become Board Certified within 2 years of employment).
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Registration.

• Current Basic Life Support Certificate (CPR) from approved American Heart Association. 
• Pediatric advanced life support certificate (PALS)
• Must pass pre-employment criminal background check.

Preferred education, experience, training 

• One year of directly related experience. 
• Community or Public Health experience.
• Bilingual; Spanish or Mandarin highly desirable.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid and current California Medical License.
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Registration.
• Current Basic Life Support Certificate (CPR), AHA approved.

• Pediatric advanced life support certificate (PALS)

• Board Eligible or Certified in Pediatrics (If Board Eligible must become Board Certified within 2 years of employment).
• Must pass pre-employment criminal background check.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Critical Success Factors in this role include: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• The ability to work and act independently, and to make and carry out decisions with minimal supervision. 
• The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead teams and projects, and work collaboratively.
• Maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance. 
• Excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills with attention to detail. 
• Excellent customer service and client services philosophy in all interactions.
• Successfully manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Appreciation and respect for working with and serving a diverse population.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the internet.
• The ability to investigate and analyze information, draw conclusions and problem solve. 
• The ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.

Physical Demands:

This position requires:

• Sitting, walking, and standing associated with a normal medical/clinical office environment.
• Regular bending and stretching; and lifting.
• Manual dexterity used to include, but not limited to, standard office equipment, and computer keyboard.
• Traveling to work sites including some exposure to outside elements.
• Presenting information in front of a group.
• Reading and writing in order to review records for accuracy.
• Work is performed in an interior medical/clinical environment. 
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 20 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than 4 hours per day. 
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment. 
• Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training. 

Supervises

May have oversight of:

Medical Intern(s)

Medical Student(s)

Nurse Practitioner(s)

Physician Assistant(s)