Per Diem Provider (MD, DO)

Neighborhood Health Center is a non-profit organization local to Portland, OR serving underserved patients in the areas of primary care, internal medicine, dental services and more. Our patient-centered approach to care honors the unique needs and circumstances of each individual patient. NHC sees people, not problems, and recognizes that the time spent as a patient in a doctors office is only one factor in a persons overall health. Our leading edge, integrated clinical teams work in partnership with patients, their families, and the communities we serve to provide whole-person care, prevention, and ongoing support. NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate differences in the workplace and do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the role

This position is responsible for providing professional, comprehensive primary medical care and treatment services with emphasis on prevention of disease, and promotion of health.

Responsibilities

• Provides patients with medical assessments and treatments pertaining to physical and mental health.
• Orders and interprets medical labs and diagnostic imaging for patients.
• Refers patients to appropriate specialists as needed.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals and treatments for assessed medical conditions.
• Performs minor procedures as qualified.
• Provides accurate, timely, and complete documentation in patient records following Neighborhood Health Center coding standards.
• Displays sensitivity to the populations served.
• Contributes professional medical expertise to other medical and mental health professionals and clinical support staff.
• Participates in team huddles to review the schedule at the start of the clinic day.
• Participates in process and quality improvement workflows.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Attends required meetings and in-services, and participates in committees as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (MD/DO) or equivalent from an accredited school of medicine is required.
• Completion of Family Practice Residency with at least two years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Experience working with underserved populations in a community health center preferred.
• This position requires an active and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Oregon.
• Must have an active DEA license.
• BLS certification is required.
• Must be able to provide all necessary documentation for Oregon credentialing.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply FQHC guidelines and accepted current medical practice and standards.
• Knowledge and ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Ability to effectively perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate or higher proficiency of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Teams).
• Ability to proficiently use EPIC Electronic Health Record.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of health care to a diverse and underserved population.
• Ability to use good and ethical judgement in difficult situations.
• Ability to communicate professionally with peers, management, and patients alike.
• Ability to act as a leader and educational resource to clinic support staff.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.