Medical Doctor Pediatrics - Friday 8:00am-7:00pm and Saturday 7:30am-4:00pm.

About the role

To enhance the quality of life for men, women and children in the greater Los Angeles area through the provision of high quality, accessible and affordable healthcare services.

Responsibilities

• Directs outpatient care including the assessment and treatment of pediatric acute and chronic disease utilizing prudent clinical judgment and current standards of care.
• Directs outpatient care including the assessment and treatment of gynecologic, prenatal acute, and chronic disease utilizing prudent clinical judgment and current standards of care.
• Uses prudent clinical judgment and current clinical standards in the ordering of laboratory, radiographic, and diagnostic studies.
• Uses prudent judgment and current clinical standards in the interpretation and follow up of all data obtained from laboratory, radiographic, and diagnostic studies.
• Uses prudent and evidence based clinical judgment in referring patients to specialty care.
• Fosters a team-based approach to care in keeping with PCMH standards.
• Works collaboratively with peers, always maintaining a collegial and pleasant work environment.
• Considers the influence of socioeconomic and environmental factors in the assessment and development of treatment plans for acute and chronic disease.
• Follows regional and federal guidelines in the reporting of communicable diseases.
• Performs clinical procedures in keeping with sound clinical judgment and evidence-based primary care.
• Undertakes continuous self-improvement, attending applicable training, seminars, in-services and educational classes to maintain skills competency and current knowledge for standard of care and effective practices.
• Responsible for following all agency safety and health standards, regulations, procedures, policies and practices.
• Identifies, initiates and implements measures to deliver high quality care to patients and improve services.
• Responds efficiently and timely to all patient and provider staff needs and inquiries.
• Ensures excellent customer service to all FHCCGLA patients.
• Works with the operations managers to manage patient scheduling and flow to address bottlenecks, scheduling issues, etc.
• Handles patient grievances according to FHCCGLA’s Policy & Procedure.
• Affirms the development, updates & reviews of FHCCGLA Policies & Procedures (P&P’s) as needed (with input from all other key personnel).
• Ensures HIPAA compliance by maintaining strict confidentiality of all patient data and E.H.R./Practice Management System (PMS) according to regulations and FHCCGLA’s P&P’s.
• Attends the following meetings/trainings:
• Mandatory Quarterly Staff Meeting/Trainings- Quarterly (Jan., Apr., Jul. & Oct.)
• Corporate Risk Management Meeting- Quarterly (Jan., Apr., Jul. & Oct.), as needed (advanced notice will be provided when feasible)
• Clinical & Operations (C&O) Meeting- As needed (advanced notice will be provided when feasible)
• Meetings with FHCCGLA’s Executive Leadership, as needed (advanced notice will be provided when feasible)
• Other pertinent meetings- As scheduled
• Remains informed of Current legal and regulatory changes related to scope of practice.
• Specific programs/payors, insurances accepted, and services being offered at FHCCGLA.
• All applicable Policies & Procedures
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical college.
• Current CPR Certification-required to be kept up to date.
• Current Unrestricted California Medical License.
• FQHC experience, highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Motivation to take initiative to ensure all tasks performed are completed thoroughly and accurately.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of administrative principles and procedures.
• Computer knowledge preferred (e.g., NextGen (E.H.R. & PMS), Microsoft Word and Excel).
• Bilingual English/Spanish and familiarity with the Hispanic culture.
• Work schedule may include evenings, overtime, and weekends as needed.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to meet tight time sensitive deadlines.
• Motivated and committed to the provision of high-quality healthcare for indigent and underserved communities.
• Willingness to adapt to changes with regards to the agency’s growth and expansion.
• Ability to speak Spanish, preferred.
• Current Valid DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate.
• Family Medicine Board Certification or Eligible.
• Bilingual Spanish (at least medical Spanish) a plus.
• Possible Student Loan Repayment.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to work well with others in a professional and team-oriented environment.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, friendly personality and able to motivate staff by promoting teamwork.
• Ability to relate to the public regardless of ethnic, religion and economic status.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Problem analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.