Position Title: Physician

Description: The Internal Medicine/Family Practitioner/Pediatrician is responsible for medical services provided at Celebrating Life Community Health Center.

Supervision: Reports directly to CMO.

Responsibilities:

To provide competent patient-centered care that addresses health needs and promotes

wellness. Such care is based on the latest evidence and guidelines and meets legislative

requirements.

1. To provide good clinical care:

Providing skilled health assessment, diagnosis and treatment services to patients
Ordering diagnostic tests as needed, checking and informing patients of results as per clinics procedure.
Referring patients appropriately to other providers if their needs exceed the range of care you are able to provide
Consulting and collaborating with colleagues to provide optimal care
Documenting all care provided and education/information given to patients within their health record, as per clinics procedure.

2. To maintain good medical practice:

Maintaining professional knowledge and standards through continuing medical education and personal professional development.
Having a working knowledge of legislation and standards of General Practice.
Maintaining all required certificates.
Practicing medicine in a way that reflects the company’s values and mission.
Maintaining trust (professional relationships with patients):
Providing services courteously and respectfully, with regard to the cultural beliefs and needs of patients.
Responding openly and following up complaints or feedback.
Working collaboratively with colleagues:
Collaborating in regard to rosters and providing cover to ensure patients’ needs are met.
Working constructively and harmoniously with all staff to ensure patients receive optimal care.
Involvement in practice accreditation activities.
Participating in center-based audits and activities.

5. Maintaining integrity in professional practice

Charging for consultations in line with the clinics policy.
Completing documents i.e. medical reports in a timely manner
Participating in center-based audits
Demonstrating a working knowledge of company policy with regard to clinical practice as described in company manuals.
Reporting “events” or untoward incidents as per professional standards and clinics policy.
Using the computer effectively i.e. Recall systems, data input.

6. Develop and maintain relationships with:

Other Doctors/Associates
The Practice Manager
The Nurse Manager and other Nurses
The Office Manager and reception staff
Community and secondary service providers
Local Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Hostels

Position Title: Certified Medical Assistant (Back Office)

Description: Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of physician. Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, drape and position patients, hand equipment, supplies, and instruments to physician. Takes vital signs, visions PAMS, assists with treatments, maintains equipment, visual fields and inventory supplies, including EMR, patient scheduling, charge slips and routine patient instruction and knowledge of CPR.

Supervision: Reports directly to the Back Office Supervisor

Responsibilities: The following statement for the position reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all duties required that may be inherent in the position.

1. Schedules appointments.

2. Registers patient data in computer.

3. Sends appropriate information to various departments and medical offices.

4. Patient Relations.

5. Assures timeliness of services rendered to patients.

6. Clearly informs patient the name of physician who will render services.

7. Arranges for and assists patients in understanding instructions for all ancillary services.

8. Listens to complaints from patients regarding services rendered.

9. Demonstrates adequate triage technique in handling telephone calls from patients and inquiries regarding services rendered.

10. Appropriate management of filing records, recording telephone calls and prescription refill information in electronic medical records.

11. Checks floor stock and sample medications, discards expired medications appropriately, re-orders as needed.

12. Demonstrates accurate knowledge in management of emergency situations.

13. Assists patient to room.

14. Looks after patient's comfort while on premises.

15. Maintains availability to examining Physician as needed.

16. Accurately performs visual testing and on-site testing.

17. Accurately file all patients' lab results, x-ray, EKG, SCANS and all miscellaneous documents after doctor signs off.

18. Assists Physician in all Medical examinations.

19. Maintains set-up for collection of all cultures and arranges transportation to Laboratory.

20. Assists in minor surgery, positioning and draping patient, and passing instruments.

21. Inventory, Ordering, Facility Maintenance.

22. Screens telephone calls for referral and takes messages for provider.

23. Under the direction of the physician an MA may administer injections of scheduled drugs, including narcotic medications, only if the dosage is verified by the physician prior and the injection is intradermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular.

24. Compiles and condenses technical and statistical data for reports and records.

25. Updates and maintains required logs.

26. Translates for provider and office staff as requested.

27. Assists in preparation of office for a site review and audit.

28. Performs tasks under the direction of provider and management.

29. Calls in prescriptions or prescription refills under the direction of the provider.

30. Performs related work as required.

31. Maintains patient care areas as follows:

o Cleans (daily) all community areas

o Cleans immediately following infectious exposure

o Inventories supplies daily and orders as appropriate

o Maintains patient confidentiality at all times

32. Knows rules and procedures for request for Information.

33. Knows rules and procedures for release of information.

34. Acquires appropriate signatures.

35. Ascertains that Physician or manager is aware of request for information.

36. Submits appropriate information per above procedure.

37. Reports equipment or supply needs to Administrator.

38. Reports malfunctioning equipment.

39. Maintains general office equipment, i.e., Xerox, typewriters, Computer, Printers, CPR carts, emergency supply and auxiliary services.

Position Title: Certified Medical Assistant (Back Office)

Supervision: Reports directly to the Back Office Supervisor

1. Schedules appointments.

2. Registers patient data in computer.

3. Sends appropriate information to various departments and medical offices.

4. Patient Relations.

5. Assures timeliness of services rendered to patients.

6. Clearly informs patient the name of physician who will render services.

7. Arranges for and assists patients in understanding instructions for all ancillary services.

8. Listens to complaints from patients regarding services rendered.

9. Demonstrates adequate triage technique in handling telephone calls from patients and inquiries regarding services rendered.

10. Appropriate management of filing records, recording telephone calls and prescription refill information in electronic medical records.

11. Checks floor stock and sample medications, discards expired medications appropriately, re-orders as needed.

12. Demonstrates accurate knowledge in management of emergency situations.

13. Assists patient to room.

14. Looks after patient's comfort while on premises.

15. Maintains availability to examining Physician as needed.

16. Accurately performs visual testing and on-site testing.

17. Accurately file all patients' lab results, x-ray, EKG, SCANS and all miscellaneous documents after doctor signs off.

18. Assists Physician in all Medical examinations.

19. Maintains set-up for collection of all cultures and arranges transportation to Laboratory.

20. Assists in minor surgery, positioning and draping patient, and passing instruments.

21. Inventory, Ordering, Facility Maintenance.

22. Screens telephone calls for referral and takes messages for provider.

24. Compiles and condenses technical and statistical data for reports and records.

25. Updates and maintains required logs.

26. Translates for provider and office staff as requested.

27. Assists in preparation of office for a site review and audit.

28. Performs tasks under the direction of provider and management.

29. Calls in prescriptions or prescription refills under the direction of the provider.

30. Performs related work as required.

31. Maintains patient care areas as follows:

o Cleans (daily) all community areas

o Cleans immediately following infectious exposure

o Inventories supplies daily and orders as appropriate

o Maintains patient confidentiality at all times

32. Knows rules and procedures for request for Information.

33. Knows rules and procedures for release of information.

34. Acquires appropriate signatures.

35. Ascertains that Physician or manager is aware of request for information.

36. Submits appropriate information per above procedure.

37. Reports equipment or supply needs to Administrator.

38. Reports malfunctioning equipment.

39. Maintains general office equipment, i.e., Xerox, typewriters, Computer, Printers, CPR carts, emergency supply and auxiliary services.

Job description

Under the direction of the Chief Behavioral Health Officer, provide the appropriate level of behavioral health and substance use disorder services for patients of Celebrating Life Community Health Center (CLCHC). Staff will provide services identified through a biopsychosocial assessment and promote health and wellness through services, advocacy and education with a focus on the needs of low-income patients. The position will also provide community behavioral health services to other clients seeking services at CLCHC. In addition, staff will be tasked with providing education and consultation to primary care and behavioral health providers on areas of addiction treatment, and seeking to enhance our integrated care model.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Complete behavioral health intakes, and bio-psychosocial assessments; develop a treatment plan that addresses the collaborative clinical goals of the clinician and patients and document treatment progress notes; provide treatment termination & case closure.
Provide crisis counseling/intervention to clients and their social networks (i.e., partners, significant other, spouse, and immediate family member[s]).
Provide individual, couple, and group counseling, building a caseload with a goal of averaging 32 hours of billable services delivered per week.
Provide behavioral health referrals, advocacy, and service information to clients and their support systems.
Screen, assess, and plan appropriate interventions.
Provide outreach, patient identification, education, and provider consultation on addiction treatment and enhance our integrated service delivery model of care.
Expand the use of substance abuse screening tools in our care delivery systems, including evidence-based opioid risk assessment in our Electronic Health Record.
Participate in the collection, development, and deployment of education and outreach materials with a specific focus on issues related to uninsured and underinsured populations in need of substance use identification and treatment, including opioid misuse information and resources.
Identify and expand the use of community-based resources and referrals to facilitate higher-level services for patients with greater needs than we are able to provide directly.
Document services in Allscripts (EHR) and/or other charting and data collection systems as appropriate. Documentation will be performed in a timely and accurate fashion in accordance with program policies and professional standards of care.
Adhere to all applicable professional, legal, and ethical standards of behavioral health practice in the provision of services, including but not limited to: mandated reporting, provision of effective services, case documentation, client confidentiality/HIPAA regulations, ensuring client safety, and maintaining professional boundaries.
Attend trainings and case conference meetings as required.
Prepare monthly reports and statistics as requested.
Maintain client behavioral health files to ensure completed documentation required by funders and agency Quality Management Plan.

JOB SUMMARY:

This clinician uses clinical skills to manage patients and supervise medical assistants in the performance of their duties. Based on Credentialing and Privileging manages pediatric, school-aged, adolescent and adult populations effectively in a rapidly growing private practice setting serving Medi-Cal patients. Works closely and effectively with front office and back office staff as well as other clinicians as needed to maintain effective patient management and efficient workflow. Must be enroll to CA Medi-Cal program or eligible.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Visible supporter of the mission, vision and values of the practice.
Maintains highest degree of confidentiality in donor, staff, client, fiscal and organizational matters; understands and meets HIPAA, OSHA and infection control requirements.
Remains up to date on best practices relevant to the position; enhances personal skills.
Completes continuing education as required to retain licensure or certificates and cooperates with credentialing requirements and requests.
Provides courteous and timely assistance to internal and external customers.
Meets time and attendance requirements for the position and uses work hours productively and appropriately.
Follows procedures and policies in completing work and making decisions.
Meets criminal background search clearance.
Meets practice health requirements to include annual flu vaccination and annual proof of negative TB test. Receives hepatitis B vaccination if desired.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages the care of patients in collaboration with other health professionals and members of the health care team in order to make decisions about treatment and attain health goals.
Interfaces with the entire clinical team to engage in continuous quality improvement and development of practice-based services.
Cares for pediatric, school-aged, adolescent and adult populations as per Credentialing and Privileging.
Ensures timely phone follow up is made with all contacts.
Works closely with and supervises medical assistants.
Performs any and all practice procedures in accordance with training, licensure and as allowed per Credentialing and Privileging.

COMPUTER & EQUIPMENT SKILLS:

Uses electronic medical record software
Uses Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet software proficiently
General knowledge of computer operations, proficiently uses a keyboard
Familiar with medical diagnostic lab equipment
Qualified user of primary care medical equipment and devices
Works additional hours and completes other duties as may be requested

401(k) matching up to 4% (vests immediately)
2 weeks of paid vacation (3 weeks after 5 years of employment and 4 weeks after 10 years of employment) (Accrual)
9 paid holidays
5 days of paid sick time per year (Accrual)
Paid Jury Duty
Bereavement Pay
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health/Dental/Vision insurance (employer pays 75%)
Life insurance
Professional development assistance
Malpractice insurance paid by the employer
5 days of CME and a $2,500 stipend
Long-term disability insurance

401(k)
401(k) matching
2 weeks of paid vacation (3 weeks after 5 years of employment and 4 weeks after 10 years of employment)
9 paid holidays
5 days of paid sick time per year
Paid Jury Duty
Bereavement Pay
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health/Dental/Vision insurance (employer pays 75%)
Life insurance
Professional development assistance
Long-term disability insurance

401(k)
401(k) matching
2 weeks of paid vacation (3 weeks after 5 years of employment and 4 weeks after 10 years of employment)
9 paid holidays
5 days of paid sick time per year
Paid Jury Duty
Bereavement Pay
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health/Dental/Vision insurance (employer pays 75%)
Life insurance
Professional development assistance
Long-term disability insurance

401(k) matching
2 weeks of paid vacation (3 weeks after 5 years of employment and 4 weeks after 10 years of employment) (accrual)
9 paid holidays
5 days of paid sick time per year (accrual)
Paid Jury Duty
Bereavement Pay
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health/Dental/Vision insurance (employer pays 75%)
Life insurance
Professional development assistance
Malpractice insurance paid by the employer
5 days of CME and a $2,500 stipend
Long-term disability insurance

401(k) matching
2 weeks of paid vacation (3 weeks after 5 years of employment and 4 weeks after 10 years of employment) (accrual)
9 paid holidays
5 days of paid sick time per year (accrual)
Paid Jury Duty
Bereavement Pay
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health/Dental/Vision insurance (employer pays 75%)
Life insurance
Professional development assistance
Malpractice insurance paid by the employer
3 days of CME and a $1,500 stipend
Long-term disability insurance

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