What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatrician position at Houston Area Community Services, Inc.?
Overview:
Under the direction of the Executive Vice President, Medical, delivers primary care commensurate with training and experience to all Avenue 360 pediatric patients. Delivers care appropriate for an outpatient, primary care FQHC with a multicultural, multilingual patient population
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Examines, diagnoses and treats pediatric patients.
· Completes all EMR required fields after each visit including the e-signing of notes.
· Assists in internal quality control audits.
· Provides quality medical care according to Avenue 360 standards on quality assurance.
· Supervises medical assistants and lab personnel in area of specific support services for patient care delivery.
· Attends all internal provider meetings, committees, as necessary and/or required by Avenue 360.
· Performs all duties and services in full compliance with Joint Commission and funding source standards.
· Performs quality management/assurance activities.
· Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
· Participates in on call rotation
· May be asked to participate in supervision of midlevel providers
-Agreeable to per diem contract
Education, Experience, Licensure/Certification and Skills/Abilities Related Requirements:
· Must be in possession of a valid license to practice in the State of Texas.
· Current BLS Certification required.
· Have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of medicine and allied services commensurate with his/her training. Board Certified in Pediatrics Required.
· Demonstrate a special interest in the area of community medicine.
· Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and community.
· Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Continuing Education and Training Requirements:
Participates in trainings required by the funding source and/or as required by licensure