ENDOCRINOLOGIST

Endocrinologist

Axis Community Health, a nonprofit established in 1972, provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 15,000 individuals across all age groups in the Tri-Valley area. The mission of Axis Community Health is to provide quality, affordable, accessible and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community.

Our mission is rooted in delivering high-quality patient care, encompassing primary healthcare, mental health support, and dental services. We are committed to ensuring access to essential healthcare services for every member of our community, irrespective of financial status, living situation, or insurance coverage.

The staff Endocrinologist is a board-certified physician who will conduct consultation and co-management of patients with the primary care provider. This role includes providing direct patient care within their board-certified specialty, adhering to best practices and evidence-based guidelines. Additionally, the endocrinologist will collaborate with support staff, including medical assistants, registered nurses, and clinic operations management, to ensure efficient team-based care.

Qualifications

• M.D., D.O., or M.B.B.S. degree from a recognized, accredited university is required.
• Minimum three (3) years of working in an outpatient primary care or subspecialty setting.
• Current valid California medical license in good standing and current DEA license.
• Completion of an accredited residency program in internal medicine.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship in endocrinology.
• Board certification through the ABIM or board eligibility with a set date to take board exam is required.
• Ability to keep accurate, clear and legible records. Ability to work with Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Experience with Epic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, or proficiency in other languages, is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, employee relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing, business communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and must positively represent the organization at all times.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships.
• Must be able to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Must be able to be at work regularly and on time.
• Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently or in a group setting.
• A can-do attitude, attention to detail, with the ability to organize.
• Ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute (WPM) with minimal errors.
• Must have good computer skills using Microsoft Office and the ability to use Axis departmental systems.
• Must be able to use office equipment (i.e. copier, fax, etc).
• Must be available to work a part-time schedule of 4-8 hours per week (0.1-0.2 FTE), with flexibility to work additional hours based on clinic needs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide direct medical ambulatory services in the specialty of endocrinology to patients within scope to include examination, diagnosis, treatment, referral, and follow-up of patients in primary care setting.
• Provide once a year in-service to adult primary care providers about management of common endocrinologic conditions.
• Educate patients regarding their diagnoses, treatment, and prognosis.
• Provide all services in accordance with accepted medical standards, organizational policies, contractual requirements, and in a manner that is responsive to the needs of all patients.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and legible medical records according to established protocols, completing documentation with Axis policy timelines.
• Participate in peer review and meetings as assigned.
• Complete all assigned training in a timely manner.
• Complete all credentialing & privileging, and health plan enrollment requirements and respond to inquiries within an acceptable timeframe.
• Maintain licenses and board certification, completing all required continuing education in a timely manner to ensure no lapse in licensure.
• Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and training events as assigned.
• May be required to perform other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• *Benefits are only available to employees working 30-40 hours per week (0.75-1.0 FTE).
• *Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee.
• Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
• Participation in our Care-Based Incentive Plan.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Accrued paid time off with each pay period.
• Employee discount programs.
• Relocation bonus.
• License and DEA renewal fee reimbursement.
• Partial educational reimbursement.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement program.
• Medical Malpractice Coverage.
• Colleague Referral Bonus Program.
• **National Health Service Corps Student Loan Repayment Program Participant (HPSA score is 17).

**As a Primary Care Provider with Axis Community Health you may qualify for up to $50,000 in loan repayment in exchange for a two-year service commitment.