Family/Obstetrics Physician

Physician - Family Practice With Obstetrics
Anchorage, AK 99503
Overview
Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Education Level: Graduate Degree
Description
Position Summary:
To provide comprehensive primary medical care services to patients in a primary medical care ambulatory clinic or telehealth setting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops and maintains proficiency in delivery of primary care medical services per ANHC Provider Policies and Procedures as outlined in the Practice Management Manual.
Communicates the plan of care and all pertinent information to other members of the health care team to provide coordinated patient treatment.
Shares in delivery of after-hours and inpatient obstetrical/newborn medical care by cooperatively participating in the hospital call schedule, including community call.
Develops and maintains a working knowledge of basic CPR, anaphylaxis treatment, and emergency protocols as determined by the Quality Assurance Committee.
Practices ethical conduct at all times during patient contact.
Maintains an effective professional and respective relationship with other members of the health care team.
Maintains current written collaborative relationship with collaborative midlevel practitioners.
Participates in the development and maintenance of triage and advice guidelines for front desk team, staff nurses and nurse team lead.
Participates in BPHC audits, case management reviews, risk management activities and quality assurance reviews as necessary.
Participates in the yearly evaluation of peers, supervisors, and the provider's nurse.
Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
As an employee of a federally qualified health center, the Staff Physician will see all scheduled patients regardless of race, age, ethnicity, social or economic designation and will demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and needs.
Record complete, timely and legible medical records.
Supporting Duties and Responsibilities:

Acts as back up when other physicians are not available.
Maintains a consultative relationship with midlevel practitioners.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Work Experience: Must be able to provide care for all age ranges.
Education, Certification and Licensure: Graduate of an accredited medical school. Completion of U.S.G.M.E. approved Residency Program. Board certification preferred: board eligible if new residency graduate. Obtain and possess current Alaska medical licensure and DEA certification, obtain and maintain membership in applicable specialty board, meet minimum CME requirements as per licensing board on a yearly basis, maintain BLS/CPR certification and obtain and maintain current staff privileges at local hospitals as determined by the Chief Medical Officer.
Additional Skills & Knowledge: Bilingual preferred.
Other: Travel within Anchorage to local hospitals, nursing homes and other health facilities as required to manager patient care, participate on committees and/or represent clinical interests of ANHC.
Physical, Sensory, Environmental Qualifications:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform physical examinations and procedures, reach with hands and arms, fine motor control; and see, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work is performed in a healthcare clinic and office setting. An individual in this position may be exposed to communicable diseases and other diseases common to health settings, blood-borne pathogens, and physical hazards.
ANHC is a tobacco-free campus.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Persons alleging unequal treatment should contact the Chief Human Resources Officer.
The undersigned have read this job description and agree that it defines the position as it currently exists. The undersigned also understands that the above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not to be considered as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties at the discretion of the supervisor.