Family Medicine Clinician (MD/DO)

Family Medicine Clinician (MD/DO)

Full spectrum outpatient family medicine in an FQHC, serving a diverse urban population. OCH is an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience. Clinic Location: Sacramento (Midtown), CA 95811

Essential Functions

• Responsible for evaluating patients and providing primary care to patients.
• Responsible for accurate and timely documentation necessary for patient care and billing.
• Responsible for assuring quality medical care delivered to all patients.
• Responsible for understanding and maintenance of Quality Improvement Program indicators as directed by the Leadership for the medical department.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with the Standards of Care and policies for the Medical Clinic.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with the implementation of medical clinic policies to ensure appropriate medical follow-up of patients and medical specialty referrals.
• Understands and follows medical operations in compliance with applicable state and local laws, regulations and policies.
• Understands and monitors systems for compliance as necessary. Provides necessary and timely communication to Medical Leadership when issues of compliance arise, and complies with a corrective strategy.
• Understands and follows policies and procedures relative to medical provider scheduling, schedule changes, template development, etc., coordinating with efforts with the Practice Manager. Promptly communicates problems and issues in these areas to the Medical Leadership.
• Assists other medical and general staff, in developing and designing new clinical services, as appropriate to One Community Health patient needs.
• Responsible for attending all appropriate meetings as directed by the Medical Leadership.

Additional Duties

• Participate in work groups, teams, task forces and committees to support ongoing clinic functions. Foster communication and coordination within the clinic and outside agencies by establishing professional working relationships with others to facilitate the delivery of services to the patient.
• Order or direct ordering of drugs, solutions, and equipment and maintain accurate controls and records for controlled medications. Ensure that clinic staff maintains observance of universal precautions.
• This position is responsible for reporting suspicion of child, adult (including spouses), elder, and dependent adult abuse as outlined in Penal Code, Section 11166, Section 15630, and Section 1160

Minimum Requirements

• Candidate must be board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine.
• Fully licensed to practice in the state of California.
• Licenses required for this position must be kept current, valid and in good standing with the presiding entity.
• Possess a DEA certificate.
• Current BLS.

Preferred Background

• Pediatric and prenatal experience.
• Several years of FQHC or community health center practice experience.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across a broad spectrum of backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates who demonstrate inclusive thinking and interpersonal awareness help strengthen our commitment to equitable and compassionate care for all.
• Demonstrated person-centered approach and familiarity with trauma informed systems and restorative practices.