Dermatologist, MD or DO

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Medical Director, the Board-Certified Dermatologist is responsible for providing high-quality specialty services by diagnosing patient conditions using but not limited to, analyzing reports, test results, medical records, immediate-family histories and including examinations to diagnose condition of patients and propose treatment options. The Dermatologist role will be responsible for assessing and diagnosing patients in any of our clinic locations while providing healthcare services that meet state and national Standards of Care. The Dermatologist will be responsible for prescribing patients with appropriate medications, health regimens and lifestyle adjustments that will contribute to their recovery from diagnosed health issues in an effort to prevent future health issues and/or promote a healthier life.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with our primary healthcare team to provide a cohesive and proactive environment in effort to enhance patient care.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals and other medications and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions.
• Analyze reports, test results, medical records and examinations to diagnose the condition of patients and propose treatment options.
• Order laboratory tests and refer to specialist when appropriate and in a timely manner.
• Discuss potential side effects of medication/treatment with patient and ensure that all allergy information is up-to-date before prescribing medications and treatment.
• Provide advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue they are experiencing.
• Adhere to department policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws.
• Perform accurate, legible and timely chart documentation to include but not limited to Subjective, Objective, Assessment & Plan (SOAP) format; following RHC policies, federal and state Medicaid and Medicare guidelines in the Electronic Health Records System locking all charts within 72 hours of the visit. Use only standard approved abbreviations.
• Assist in the development of Standards of Care for the medical department.
• Serve as preceptor for Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant or other mid-level clinic providers, including consultations, case presentations, chart review, on-the-job training and peer review.
• Obtain appropriate consultation when problems presented are outside the scope of practice or when unfamiliar with a particular aspect of patient care and utilize available current references and resources.
• Participate in Quality Assurance (QA) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities, including regularly scheduled meetings, clinical audits and peer review.
• Advise the Medical Committee/ Facility Administration of any situations that may adversely impact the efficiency and effectiveness of the medical department.
• Participate in the development of medical department policies and procedures in accordance with Tribal policies, accreditation requirements and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Must hold a valid California State Physician and Surgeon License.
• Demonstrate clear knowledge of Rolling Hills Clinic structure, standards, procedures and protocols.
• Must have ability to relate and communicate effectively with community interest groups, agencies, and medical facilities that serve the American Indian Community.

Skills

• Knowledge of principles and practices of medicine.
• Knowledge of the rules, regulations and procedures of an Indian Health Clinic or willingness to learn.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative, fellow peers, and other work related outside agencies.

Benefits

Rolling Hills Clinics is a National Health Service Corp (NHSC) approved site where primary care physicians who are eligible for loan repayment funding can fulfill their service obligation. RHC is an Indian Health Program site for Indian Health Services (IHS) Loan Repayment Program.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.