Clinic Physician (Board Certified)

Clinic Physician (Board Certified)

The Family Health Services Clinics of the Health and Social Services Department is currently recruiting for Clinic Physician (Board Certified). The mission of Family Health Services (FHS) is to provide high-quality, comprehensive, accessible medical and dental care to support Solano County's diverse community to live, learn and work with thriving health. We have a special commitment to the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we are a safety net provider. To support our mission, FHS offers four conveniently located clinics in Fairfield, Vacaville, and Vallejo and mobile medical and dental vans in which we provide primary care and dental services. The outpatient primary care clinics see patients five days a week, with some weekend and evening hours offered. We are committed to improving the quality of life locally by providing exceptional medical services, tracking and preventing the spread of disease, and promoting health and safety through education and communication.

Clinic Physicians provide medical services for programs including general medical clinics, specialized clinics, and occupational medical services. Clinic Physicians are responsible for providing direct medical services for Health and Social Services Department clients in various programs. Clinic Physicians perform highly responsible and specialized professional functions and tasks independently requiring a high degree of professional level knowledge and expertise and excellent organizational and communication skills. Clinic Physicians are expected to be well versed in clinical practice guidelines for managing acute and chronic medical conditions. The Board Certified Clinic Physician differs from the Clinic Physician job class by maintaining certification by a specialty board recognized by the American Medical Association or the American Osteopathic Association. Clinic Physicians may have programmatic, clinical, and administrative responsibilities.

The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.

Position requirements include some professional level experience performing responsible patient evaluations and treatment of clients from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Education/Training: A Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy; additional education or training in public health services, public administration and/or clinic management desirable. Special requirements include possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California issued by the Board of Medical Examiners. Possession of a valid certification by a specialty board recognized by the American Medical Association or the American Osteopathic Association. Independent travel will be required.

Selection process includes deadlines for first and second application reviews. Qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced. All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.

Applications must be submitted through the NeoGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application's employment history. Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

Document submittal requirements include a Medical Degree (MD/DO), a valid license as a physician and surgeon issued by the state of California, AND possession of a valid certification by a specialty board recognized by the American Medical Association or the American Osteopathic Association. All applicants are encouraged to submit either a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the date and degree conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their degree/transcripts by the deadline will be disqualified from the recruitment. Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the application review deadline.

How to submit your documents: In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to View phone number on click.appcast.io, or by email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Be sure to include the recruitment title and the recruitment number in your email or fax.

Veteran's preference points are available for eligible applicants who have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A copy of the DD 214, showing discharge type, must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants who have a service-connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service-connected reasons.

Americans with Disabilities Act: It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job. Applicants with disabilities who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process must complete the Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.