Description:Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer and in close working relationship with the Clinic Business Manager and Medical Officer, provides medical administration for a non-profit community health clinic and its staff and performs duties and responsibilities of the Family Medicine Physician.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Knowledge of: of the principles, practices, and procedures used in family Medicine to detect, diagnose, and treat health problems; of medications and drugs; of care and control of chronic and communicable diseases, illness, and handicapping conditions; of laboratory tests and their clinical significance; of the principles and practices of public health medicine laws and regulations; of the ethics of patient care; of referral systems and community resources.
Ability to: treat, counsel, and educate clients who are primarily monolingual farm workers and their families; communicate effectively and respectfully with people from different racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds and lifestyles, demonstrating a knowledge of and sensitivity to their needs; to maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, clients, other community agencies, the medical community, and the public; to promote a participatory work environment; to plan analytically for the present and future circumstances; to utilize a broad perspective in the development of the various components of the clinic; and to enhance the image of the agency in the community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid California Physician's License
- Maintains an updated CPR certificate, valid California driver's license, and valid DEA license; submits copies of renewed licenses and certificates to Human Resources.
- Board Certified or Board Qualified in Family Medicine, preferred.
- Fluent Spanish/English.
- Eligible for Physician's Assistant Supervisory license.
- Ability to obtain/maintain hospital admitting privileges at local hospital.
- Prior administrative experience or desire to obtain it.
