Physician - Family Practice

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

1. Doctorate in Medicine or Doctorate in Osteopathy.
2. Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year college or university.
3. Completion of Post-graduate residency in family medicine/internal medicine.
4. Unrestricted license to practice medicine or ability to be licensed.

PREFERRED:

Previous ambulatory clinical experience above and beyond residency.

Prior experience with Patient Centered Medical Home model of care delivery.

Working knowledge of medical Spanish.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents, such as policies and procedures, benefits information, benefit surveys, board minutes, routine mail, simple contracts, and procedure manuals.  Ability to compose routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively with employees, visitors and management. Bilingual Medical Spanish preferred. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.  Ability to apply common sense to daily situations that arise. Ability to make decision and execute timely in order to produce a positive outcome.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrates ability and flexibility to work in other areas of the organization as needed.
2. Adheres to company’s policies and procedures.

1. Maintain active DEA, CPR and state of CA license.

4. Demonstrates a broad knowledge of and competency in management and supervisory functions.
5. Demonstrates knowledge of current compliance standards for federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
6. Maintains and promotes a safe work environment.
7. Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
8. Demonstrates proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word and Outlook.
9. Displays positive outlook on the job and promotes professional behavior always.
10. Ability to organize and prioritize work with minimum supervision.
11. Leadership skills to provide direction to the health center and inspire others.
12. Diplomacy skills to work effectively in politically sensitive situations.
13. Ability to manage time efficiently and follow through on duties to completion.
14. Understands and commits to maintaining highest level of confidentiality.
15. Demonstrated ability to build the trust and respect of patients, staff, colleagues, and other external contacts.
16. Excellent problem-solving skills required, including creativity, resourcefulness, timeliness, and technical knowledge related to analyzing and resolving medical problems.
17. Sensitivity to needs of culturally and linguistically diverse patient and employee population.