As a Family Medicine Physician, you’ll get the chance to work in a team based environment that is integrated with behavioral health. You’ll have your own patient panel and fully supported by Certified Medical Assistants, Referral Specialists and RN’s. Our physicians practice across the full spectrum of family medicine.
You will have the chance to mentor/teach medical students who rotate through the clinic and participate in The Center for Education in Community Medicine and our NP/PA Residency Program.
Petaluma Health Center has two large clinics - one located in Petaluma and another located in Rohnert Park. Our scope of services include: Family Medicine, Maternity, Behavioral & Mental Health, Wellness, Optometry, Dental and Specialty Services.
We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides primary medical care and mental health services to residents of Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Penngrove and surrounding areas. We are organized as a private, non-profit corporation and governed by a consumer and community led Board of Directors.
Our health center, located in Petaluma and in Rohnert Park, is a leading innovator in integrative medicine, team based collaborative care, and technology. We offer our providers the opportunity to practice a full scope or partial scope of family medicine and primary care. We offer flexible schedules, loan repayment, a full suite of benefits and competitive salaries. As a Family Medicine Physician, you’ll provide quality primary medical care in a compassionate, caring and innovative environment. As part of our medical provider team, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in all clinic strategic initiatives as we continue to grow and develop new healthcare programs. You will work primarily in an outpatient community clinic environment and also take after hours calls, participate in weekend clinics, supervise PA/NP staff, and work with outside locations associated with the Petaluma Health Center, such as school based clinics and skilled nursing facilities. Our Providers have the opportunity to participate and impact how healthcare is delivered to our patients. Provider areas of responsibility: Our MDs/DOs provide direct medical care to patients, including but not limited to:
- Physical examinations
- Development of differential diagnoses
- Order laboratory studies
- Medications and referrals, when appropriate
- Administer and prescribe treatments as appropriate
- Promote healthy lifestyles by advising patients on diet, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Document patient information, both timely and accurately as per protocol.
- Effectively manage situations that require medical follow-up.
- Actively participate in internal quality improvement teams and work with team members to proactively drive improvement initiatives
Education/Experience: · Graduate from an accredited medical school· Completion of an accredited residency program· 2+ years of professional experience, preferably in a community based health clinic preferred· Board Certified MD with current California License and DEA. Licenses and Certifications: · State of California Medical License or Osteopathic Physician License.· Federal DEA Registration.· Medical Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty.· Must maintain CME as required for certification renewals.· Must be CPR Certified. Language Skills: Bilingual in English and Spanish. Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel. Use of a web browser. Electronic Medical Records. The Petaluma Health Center is an equal opportunity employer.
As a Family Medicine Physician, you’ll get the chance to work in a team based environment that is integrated with behavioral health. You’ll have your own patient panel and fully supported by Certified Medical Assistants, Referral Specialists and RN’s. Our physicians practice across the full spectrum of family medicine.
You will have the chance to mentor/teach medical students who rotate through the clinic and participate in The Center for Education in Community Medicine and our NP/PA Residency Program.
Petaluma Health Center has two large clinics - one located in Petaluma and another located in Rohnert Park. Our scope of services include: Family Medicine, Maternity, Behavioral & Mental Health, Wellness, Optometry, Dental and Specialty Services.
We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides primary medical care and mental health services to residents of Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Penngrove and surrounding areas. We are organized as a private, non-profit corporation and governed by a consumer and community led Board of Directors.
Our health center, located in Petaluma and in Rohnert Park, is a leading innovator in integrative medicine, team based collaborative care, and technology. We offer our providers the opportunity to practice a full scope or partial scope of family medicine and primary care. We offer flexible schedules, loan repayment, a full suite of benefits and competitive salaries. As a Family Medicine Physician, you’ll provide quality primary medical care in a compassionate, caring and innovative environment. As part of our medical provider team, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in all clinic strategic initiatives as we continue to grow and develop new healthcare programs. You will work primarily in an outpatient community clinic environment and also take after hours calls, participate in weekend clinics, supervise PA/NP staff, and work with outside locations associated with the Petaluma Health Center, such as school based clinics and skilled nursing facilities. Our Providers have the opportunity to participate and impact how healthcare is delivered to our patients. Provider areas of responsibility: Our MDs/DOs provide direct medical care to patients, including but not limited to:
- Physical examinations
- Development of differential diagnoses
- Order laboratory studies
- Medications and referrals, when appropriate
- Administer and prescribe treatments as appropriate
- Promote healthy lifestyles by advising patients on diet, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Document patient information, both timely and accurately as per protocol.
- Effectively manage situations that require medical follow-up.
- Actively participate in internal quality improvement teams and work with team members to proactively drive improvement initiatives
Education/Experience: · Graduate from an accredited medical school· Completion of an accredited residency program· 2+ years of professional experience, preferably in a community based health clinic preferred· Board Certified MD with current California License and DEA. Licenses and Certifications: · State of California Medical License or Osteopathic Physician License.· Federal DEA Registration.· Medical Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty.· Must maintain CME as required for certification renewals.· Must be CPR Certified. Language Skills: Bilingual in English and Spanish. Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel. Use of a web browser. Electronic Medical Records. The Petaluma Health Center is an equal opportunity employer.
Petaluma Health Center is an eleven-time award winner in the North Bay Business Journal's Best Places to Work and were named as one of the Healthiest Companies in the North Bay Business Journal for the last 5 consecutive years. Our mission is to provide high quality health care with access for all in Southern Sonoma County and West Marin. We pride ourselves on our patient-centered care while maintaining an engaging environment for our staff.
Petaluma Health Center has a HPSA score of 20!
Watch this video to learn more about working at Petaluma Health Center: https://vimeo.com/147372888
Summary: The Nurse Practitioner will work at the top of their licensure and as part of a team of health care professionals to provide quality primary medical care in a compassionate and caring environment; provide health care services by performing the appropriate assessment including the history and physical exam, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, and implementing therapeutic treatment in accordance with Petaluma Health Center’s standardized clinical procedures, policies, protocols, and guidelines under the supervision of a physician supervisor; work as an integral part of the clinical staff by participating in Medical Staff and PA/NP meetings as well as other projects and committees of Petaluma Health Center; and perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to after-hours call, weekend clinics, and assignment to outside locations within PHC federal scope such as school based clinics.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Take appropriate history and physical examination of patients , and evaluate and treat patients within the usual and customary scope of licensure, practice policies and guidelines, and national certification
- Order pertinent diagnostics and implement appropriate therapy according to scope of practice guidelines
- Obtain supervising physician's consultation when problems presented are outside scope of practice or when unfamiliar with a particular aspect of the patient's care according to the PA/NP Standardized Procedures
- Communicate effectively with the patients while involved with their health care, including providing appropriate patient education while answering questions and in history taking
- Demonstrate competent knowledge in delivering health care to patients through the peer review processes including chart review, by interactions with physician preceptors and by working collaboratively with support staff and all staff of PHC
- Become an integral part of the clinical staff through participation in Medical Staff meetings, PA/NP meetings, and other committees of PHC
- Maintain credentials by keeping all required licenses current, including but not limited to California Medical License, DEA licenses, CME hours, CPR Certifications and any other required licenses. It is the responsibility of the nurse practitioner to give Human Resources current credentials before old credentials expire
- Willingly perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned
- Support and contribute to clinic efforts to maintain and improve patient satisfaction in all aspects of health delivery in a positive manner
- Work at maximum potential to meet productivity requirements in order to improve patient access and fiscal viability while maintaining quality medical care
- Meet all time commitments by arriving on time to the clinic and working an entire shift or more as needed
- Abide by all Joint Commission Ambulatory Care requirements including, but not limited to, sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients' rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
Petaluma Health Center’s mission is to provide high quality health care, with access for all, in Sonoma County and West Marin County. The Center accomplishes this mission through collaborative, innovative programs, services and referral resources that meet the economic needs of the entire community.
We are nationally recognized for our quality improvement initiatives and the provision of excellent, innovative patient care with superb outcomes. We focus on prevention and care for the whole person by integration with our co-located medical department. We utilize a robust care team model and our patients are happy and engaged in their care. We have state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. We pride ourselves on utilizing the most current dental techniques and materials.
Job Description:
Summary: The Staff Dentist performs evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth, periodontal tissues and other related oral structures and their impact on the body. The Staff Dentist performs general dental hygiene and periodontal treatment, and provides patients with dental education. In addition, our Staff Dentists perform dental restorations, crowns, bridges, implant supported restorations and dentures; root canal therapy and oral surgery procedures; pediatric dentistry and orthodontic treatment according to their level of training and expertise and within the scope of the clinic’s practice. A Staff Dentist manages the care of patients and provides necessary referrals with prompt follow up. He/she will supervise and guide dental auxiliaries and front office staff with performing their duties, while working as a team to provide excellent care to our patients.
Areas of Responsibility:
Patient Care:
- Provides and manages patient care
- Delivers high quality of care in basic and advanced dental services in all phases of dentistry to patients of all ages
- Diagnoses and treats patients to achieve excellent results within estimated treatment time with maximum attention to patient comfort
- Delivers treatment plans to patients along with an informed consent discussion surrounding treatment options, risks, benefits and alternatives
- Makes appropriate referrals and communicates with specialists
- Provides patient education materials
- Possesses excellent people skills, particularly a caring attitude toward patients and staff
- Follows a comprehensive program of preventive dentistry
- Creates treatment plans and prioritizes treatment based on medical necessity and quadrant dentistry
Supervision:
- Manages immediate staff such as assistants and patient care coordinator
- Ensures correct coding and accurate patient records according to clinic protocol
- Monitors patient scheduling to ensure efficiency and effectiveness through “perfect day scheduling”. Supports PCCs with scheduling and patient panel management
- Able to lead and supervise the work of others
- Shares information obtained in seminars and educational resources
- Performs performance evaluations annually for the RDAs and PCCs they work with
Administration:
- Maintains thorough, accurate, timely and up-to-date patient records
- Responsible of documenting visit details to facilitate billing and to demonstrate medical necessity and quality of care
Compliance:
- Follows established protocols, policies and procedures
- Follows Standards of Care, Quality Assurance & Improvement Program and works collaboratively to achieve clinic goals
- Complies with all applicable State and Federal regulations, including but not limited to, Dental Board of California (DBCA), OSHA, CalOSHA and infection control guidelines
- Ensures patient confidentiality consistent with state and federal law
Other Duties:
- Understands the overall practice mission and works collaboratively to achieve long term and short term goals for the clinic
- Understands practice scope consistent with the mission and values of the clinic
- Attends and participates actively in required meetings, trainings and functions
- Maintains a positive relationship with practitioners in the community
- Works with the IT department and Dentrix, Guru and Dexis Support
- Communicates with dental laboratories and other outside vendors
- Actively contributes to the achievement of the triple aim goals and company strategic goals
- Supports the department with achieving budget goals and is cost conscious when requesting materials, supplies and equipment
- Performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve clinic goals and objectives, as directed by the Chief Dental Officer
Petaluma Health Center is an eleven-time award winner in the North Bay Business Journal's Best Places to Work and were named as one of the Healthiest Companies in the North Bay Business Journal for the last 5 consecutive years. Our mission is to provide high quality health care with access for all in Southern Sonoma County and West Marin. We pride ourselves on our patient-centered care while maintaining an engaging environment for our staff.
Petaluma Health Center has a HPSA score of 20!
Watch this video to learn more about working at Petaluma Health Center: https://vimeo.com/147372888
Summary: The Physician Assistant will work at the top of their licensure and as part of a team of health care professionals to provide quality primary medical care in a compassionate and caring environment; provide health care services by performing the appropriate assessment including the history and physical exam, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, and implementing therapeutic treatment in accordance with Petaluma Health Center’s standardized clinical procedures, policies, protocols, and guidelines under the supervision of a physician supervisor; work as an integral part of the clinical staff by participating in Medical Staff and PA/NP meetings as well as other projects and committees of Petaluma Health Center; and perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to after-hours call, weekend clinics, and assignment to outside locations within PHC federal scope such as school based clinics.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Take appropriate history and physical examination of patients , and evaluate and treat patients within the usual and customary scope of licensure, practice policies and guidelines, and national certification
- Order pertinent diagnostics and implement appropriate therapy according to scope of practice guidelines
- Obtain supervising physician's consultation when problems presented are outside scope of practice or when unfamiliar with a particular aspect of the patient's care according to the PA/NP Standardized Procedures
- Communicate effectively with the patients while involved with their health care, including providing appropriate patient education while answering questions and in history taking
- Demonstrate competent knowledge in delivering health care to patients through the peer review processes including chart review, by interactions with physician preceptors and by working collaboratively with support staff and all staff of PHC
- Become an integral part of the clinical staff through participation in Medical Staff meetings, PA/NP meetings, and other committees of PHC
- Maintain credentials by keeping all required licenses current, including but not limited to California Medical License, DEA licenses, CME hours, CPR Certifications and any other required licenses. It is the responsibility of the nurse practitioner to give Human Resources current credentials before old credentials expire
- Willingly perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned
- Support and contribute to clinic efforts to maintain and improve patient satisfaction in all aspects of health delivery in a positive manner
- Work at maximum potential to meet productivity requirements in order to improve patient access and fiscal viability while maintaining quality medical care
- Meet all time commitments by arriving on time to the clinic and working an entire shift or more as needed
- Abide by all Joint Commission Ambulatory Care requirements including, but not limited to, sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients' rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
Summary: The Licensed Clinical Social Worker will provide high-quality psychological services in an integrated care setting. Partner as a flexible member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide seamless care for patients. Assess and diagnose mental health and chronic conditions. Design appropriate interventions to meet patient needs, including coordinating care with community resources as needed. Provide effective, evidence-based interventions to patients, and facilitate same-day and crisis services as needed. Work at maximum potential to meet access and productivity needs while providing high quality care. Contributes to clinic quality goals. Maintain professional license, credentials, and relevant training. Contribute to clinic quality goals and improvement efforts. Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to after evening hours and assignment to outside locations within PHC federal scope such as school based clinics and homeless shelters.
Areas of Responsibility:
Participation in Integrated Care Team:
- Functions as collaborative member of integrated care team
- Readily accepts warm handoffs and provides follow-up recommendations to referring provider
- Shares skills and interventions with members of integrated team to facilitate coordinated treatment
Assessment:
- Consistently uses screening tools to assess mood, risk, and progress in treatment
- Appropriately and expediently diagnoses mental health disorders based on DSM-V criteria
Intervention Design:
- Determine appropriate level of treatment for individual patients and episodes of care
- Coordinate care with community resources as appropriate
- Utilize outcomes-based practice tools to ensure high quality patient care and tailor delivery of brief interventions
- Works collaboratively with Behavioral Health leadership to develop treatment programs specific to patient populations and treatment needs
Intervention Delivery:
- Provides psychological assessment and brief treatment to individuals and families
- Documents progress/data in medical records using objective, measurable methods
- Treats psychological disorders to effect change
- Selects approach to use in brief individual therapy and modifies
- Collaborates with Psychiatrists and other specialists in developing treatment recommendations
Access and Productivity:
- Works at maximum potential to meet productivity requirements in order to improve patient access and fiscal viability while maintaining quality care
- Adheres to health center standards for productivity as defined by the medical director and senior management
- Facilitates same-day access for patients in need of Behavioral Health treatment or assessment
Professional Development and Relationships:
- Utilizes Continuing Education resources to ensure compliance and skills necessary to practice in PHC treatment model. Willingly seeks additional training when needed in order to successfully fulfill job requirements
- Models clear communication and conflict resolution skills with coworkers and patients
- Continually assesses needs of community and patients, and trends in psychology, to ensure cutting-edge treatment
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives. Adheres to quality assurance guidelines and aids the health center in reaching its clinical quality goals. Adheres to nationally recognized health care standards
- Knows and follows clinic policies and procedures
- Demonstrates competent knowledge in delivering behavioral health services to patients through peer review as established through the medical staff bylaws, recommendations of each licensing Board, and clinic Quality improvement Program
- Supports and contributes in a positive manner to clinic efforts to maintain and improve patient satisfaction in all aspects of care delivery
- Meets all time commitments by arriving on time to the clinic and working entire shift or more as needed
- Responsible for maintaining credentials by keeping all required licenses current, including but not limited to California Social Work License, CE hours, CPR Certifications and any other required licenses. It is the responsibility of the LCSW to give Human Resources current credentials before old credentials expire
- Willingly performs other duties within the scope of practice as assigned
Education/Experience:
- Master’s degree in Social Work
Desired Skills:
- Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data
- Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others
- Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance
- Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things
- Oral/Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; writes clearly and informatively
- Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
Licenses and Certifications:
- Current California Social Work license
- Candidate must be able to successfully meet PHC’s credentialing and privileging requirements
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Bilingual in Spanish required.
Petaluma Health Center is an eleven-time award winner in the North Bay Business Journal's Best Places to Work and were named as one of the Healthiest Companies in the North Bay Business Journal for the last 5 consecutive years. Our mission is to provide high quality health care with access for all in Southern Sonoma County and West Marin. We pride ourselves on our patient-centered care while maintaining an engaging environment for our staff.
Petaluma Health Center has a HPSA score of 20!
Watch this video to learn more about working at Petaluma Health Center: https://vimeo.com/147372888
Summary: The Nurse Practitioner will work at the top of their licensure and as part of a team of health care professionals to provide quality primary medical care in a compassionate and caring environment; provide health care services by performing the appropriate assessment including the history and physical exam, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, and implementing therapeutic treatment in accordance with Petaluma Health Center’s standardized clinical procedures, policies, protocols, and guidelines under the supervision of a physician supervisor; work as an integral part of the clinical staff by participating in Medical Staff and PA/NP meetings as well as other projects and committees of Petaluma Health Center; and perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to after-hours call, weekend clinics, and assignment to outside locations within PHC federal scope such as school based clinics.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Take appropriate history and physical examination of patients , and evaluate and treat patients within the usual and customary scope of licensure, practice policies and guidelines, and national certification
- Order pertinent diagnostics and implement appropriate therapy according to scope of practice guidelines
- Obtain supervising physician's consultation when problems presented are outside scope of practice or when unfamiliar with a particular aspect of the patient's care according to the PA/NP Standardized Procedures
- Communicate effectively with the patients while involved with their health care, including providing appropriate patient education while answering questions and in history taking
- Demonstrate competent knowledge in delivering health care to patients through the peer review processes including chart review, by interactions with physician preceptors and by working collaboratively with support staff and all staff of PHC
- Become an integral part of the clinical staff through participation in Medical Staff meetings, PA/NP meetings, and other committees of PHC
- Maintain credentials by keeping all required licenses current, including but not limited to California Medical License, DEA licenses, CME hours, CPR Certifications and any other required licenses. It is the responsibility of the nurse practitioner to give Human Resources current credentials before old credentials expire
- Willingly perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned
- Support and contribute to clinic efforts to maintain and improve patient satisfaction in all aspects of health delivery in a positive manner
- Work at maximum potential to meet productivity requirements in order to improve patient access and fiscal viability while maintaining quality medical care
- Meet all time commitments by arriving on time to the clinic and working an entire shift or more as needed
- Abide by all Joint Commission Ambulatory Care requirements including, but not limited to, sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients' rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
Petaluma Health Center’s mission is to provide high quality health care, with access for all, in Sonoma County and West Marin County. The Center accomplishes this mission through collaborative, innovative programs, services and referral resources that meet the economic needs of the entire community.
We are nationally recognized for our quality improvement initiatives and the provision of excellent, innovative patient care with superb outcomes. We focus on prevention and care for the whole person by integration with our co-located medical department. We utilize a robust care team model and our patients are happy and engaged in their care. We have state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. We pride ourselves on utilizing the most current dental techniques and materials.
Job Description:
Summary: The Staff Dentist performs evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth, periodontal tissues and other related oral structures and their impact on the body. The Staff Dentist performs general dental hygiene and periodontal treatment, and provides patients with dental education. In addition, our Staff Dentists perform dental restorations, crowns, bridges, implant supported restorations and dentures; root canal therapy and oral surgery procedures; pediatric dentistry and orthodontic treatment according to their level of training and expertise and within the scope of the clinic’s practice. A Staff Dentist manages the care of patients and provides necessary referrals with prompt follow up. He/she will supervise and guide dental auxiliaries and front office staff with performing their duties, while working as a team to provide excellent care to our patients.
Areas of Responsibility:
Patient Care:
- Provides and manages patient care
- Delivers high quality of care in basic and advanced dental services in all phases of dentistry to patients of all ages
- Diagnoses and treats patients to achieve excellent results within estimated treatment time with maximum attention to patient comfort
- Delivers treatment plans to patients along with an informed consent discussion surrounding treatment options, risks, benefits and alternatives
- Makes appropriate referrals and communicates with specialists
- Provides patient education materials
- Possesses excellent people skills, particularly a caring attitude toward patients and staff
- Follows a comprehensive program of preventive dentistry
- Creates treatment plans and prioritizes treatment based on medical necessity and quadrant dentistry
Supervision:
- Manages immediate staff such as assistants and patient care coordinator
- Ensures correct coding and accurate patient records according to clinic protocol
- Monitors patient scheduling to ensure efficiency and effectiveness through “perfect day scheduling”. Supports PCCs with scheduling and patient panel management
- Able to lead and supervise the work of others
- Shares information obtained in seminars and educational resources
- Performs performance evaluations annually for the RDAs and PCCs they work with
Administration:
- Maintains thorough, accurate, timely and up-to-date patient records
- Responsible of documenting visit details to facilitate billing and to demonstrate medical necessity and quality of care
Compliance:
- Follows established protocols, policies and procedures
- Follows Standards of Care, Quality Assurance & Improvement Program and works collaboratively to achieve clinic goals
- Complies with all applicable State and Federal regulations, including but not limited to, Dental Board of California (DBCA), OSHA, CalOSHA and infection control guidelines
- Ensures patient confidentiality consistent with state and federal law
Other Duties:
- Understands the overall practice mission and works collaboratively to achieve long term and short term goals for the clinic
- Understands practice scope consistent with the mission and values of the clinic
- Attends and participates actively in required meetings, trainings and functions
- Maintains a positive relationship with practitioners in the community
- Works with the IT department and Dentrix, Guru and Dexis Support
- Communicates with dental laboratories and other outside vendors
- Actively contributes to the achievement of the triple aim goals and company strategic goals
- Supports the department with achieving budget goals and is cost conscious when requesting materials, supplies and equipment
- Performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve clinic goals and objectives, as directed by the Chief Dental Officer
Petaluma Health Center is an eleven-time award winner in the North Bay Business Journal's Best Places to Work and were named as one of the Healthiest Companies in the North Bay Business Journal for the last 5 consecutive years. Our mission is to provide high quality health care with access for all in Southern Sonoma County and West Marin. We pride ourselves on our patient-centered care while maintaining an engaging environment for our staff.
Petaluma Health Center has a HPSA score of 20!
Watch this video to learn more about working at Petaluma Health Center: https://vimeo.com/147372888
Summary: The Physician Assistant will work at the top of their licensure and as part of a team of health care professionals to provide quality primary medical care in a compassionate and caring environment; provide health care services by performing the appropriate assessment including the history and physical exam, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, and implementing therapeutic treatment in accordance with Petaluma Health Center’s standardized clinical procedures, policies, protocols, and guidelines under the supervision of a physician supervisor; work as an integral part of the clinical staff by participating in Medical Staff and PA/NP meetings as well as other projects and committees of Petaluma Health Center; and perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to after-hours call, weekend clinics, and assignment to outside locations within PHC federal scope such as school based clinics.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Take appropriate history and physical examination of patients , and evaluate and treat patients within the usual and customary scope of licensure, practice policies and guidelines, and national certification
- Order pertinent diagnostics and implement appropriate therapy according to scope of practice guidelines
- Obtain supervising physician's consultation when problems presented are outside scope of practice or when unfamiliar with a particular aspect of the patient's care according to the PA/NP Standardized Procedures
- Communicate effectively with the patients while involved with their health care, including providing appropriate patient education while answering questions and in history taking
- Demonstrate competent knowledge in delivering health care to patients through the peer review processes including chart review, by interactions with physician preceptors and by working collaboratively with support staff and all staff of PHC
- Become an integral part of the clinical staff through participation in Medical Staff meetings, PA/NP meetings, and other committees of PHC
- Maintain credentials by keeping all required licenses current, including but not limited to California Medical License, DEA licenses, CME hours, CPR Certifications and any other required licenses. It is the responsibility of the nurse practitioner to give Human Resources current credentials before old credentials expire
- Willingly perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned
- Support and contribute to clinic efforts to maintain and improve patient satisfaction in all aspects of health delivery in a positive manner
- Work at maximum potential to meet productivity requirements in order to improve patient access and fiscal viability while maintaining quality medical care
- Meet all time commitments by arriving on time to the clinic and working an entire shift or more as needed
- Abide by all Joint Commission Ambulatory Care requirements including, but not limited to, sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients' rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
Summary: The Nurse Practitioner will work at the top of their licensure and as part of a team of health care professionals to provide quality primary medical care in a compassionate and caring environment; provide health care services by performing the appropriate assessment including the history and physical exam, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, and implementing therapeutic treatment in accordance with Petaluma Health Center’s standardized clinical procedures, policies, protocols, and guidelines under the supervision of a physician supervisor; work as an integral part of the clinical staff by participating in Medical Staff and PA/NP meetings as well as other projects and committees of Petaluma Health Center; and perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to after-hours call, weekend clinics, and assignment to outside locations within PHC federal scope such as school based clinics.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Take appropriate history and physical examination of patients , and evaluate and treat patients within the usual and customary scope of licensure, practice policies and guidelines, and national certification
- Order pertinent diagnostics and implement appropriate therapy according to scope of practice guidelines
- Obtain supervising physician's consultation when problems presented are outside scope of practice or when unfamiliar with a particular aspect of the patient's care according to the PA/NP Standardized Procedures
- Communicate effectively with the patients while involved with their health care, including providing appropriate patient education while answering questions and in history taking
- Demonstrate competent knowledge in delivering health care to patients through the peer review processes including chart review, by interactions with physician preceptors and by working collaboratively with support staff and all staff of PHC
- Become an integral part of the clinical staff through participation in Medical Staff meetings, PA/NP meetings, and other committees of PHC
- Maintain credentials by keeping all required licenses current, including but not limited to California Medical License, DEA licenses, CME hours, CPR Certifications and any other required licenses. It is the responsibility of the nurse practitioner to give Human Resources current credentials before old credentials expire
- Willingly perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned
- Support and contribute to clinic efforts to maintain and improve patient satisfaction in all aspects of health delivery in a positive manner
- Work at maximum potential to meet productivity requirements in order to improve patient access and fiscal viability while maintaining quality medical care
- Meet all time commitments by arriving on time to the clinic and working an entire shift or more as needed
- Abide by all Joint Commission Ambulatory Care requirements including, but not limited to, sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients' rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education/Experience:
- Completion of a nationally accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
- Three to five years of experience providing primary care in a family practice setting
- Experience working in a NCQA Patient –Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognized organization; understanding of NCQA Level 3 (highest) PCMH recognition requirements highly preferred
- Experience working in a Joint Commission Accredited health care organization; understanding of Joint Commission Ambulatory Care Accreditation requirements highly preferred.
- Master’s Degree in Public Health, or related field highly preferred
Licenses and Certifications:
- Current CA RN License in good standing
- Current CA certification as a FNP or ANP
- Current BLS
- Candidate must be able to successfully meet PHC’s credentialing and privileging requirements
Language Skills: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions and requests from patients, co-workers, and others as necessary. Bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and verbal preferred.
Summary: The Staff Dentist performs evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth, periodontal tissues and other related oral structures and their impact on the body. The Staff Dentist performs general dental hygiene and periodontal treatment, and provides patients with dental education. In addition, our Staff Dentists perform dental restorations, crowns, bridges, implant supported restorations and dentures; root canal therapy and oral surgery procedures; pediatric dentistry and orthodontic treatment according to their level of training and expertise and within the scope of the clinic’s practice. A Staff Dentist manages the care of patients and provides necessary referrals with prompt follow up. He/she will supervise and guide dental auxiliaries and front office staff with performing their duties, while working as a team to provide excellent care to our patients.
Areas of Responsibility:
Patient Care:
- Provides and manages patient care
- Delivers high quality of care in basic and advanced dental services in all phases of dentistry to patients of all ages
- Diagnoses and treats patients to achieve excellent results within estimated treatment time with maximum attention to patient comfort
- Delivers treatment plans to patients along with an informed consent discussion surrounding treatment options, risks, benefits and alternatives
- Makes appropriate referrals and communicates with specialists
- Provides patient education materials
- Possesses excellent people skills, particularly a caring attitude toward patients and staff
- Follows a comprehensive program of preventive dentistry
- Creates treatment plans and prioritizes treatment based on medical necessity and quadrant dentistry
Supervision:
- Manages immediate staff such as assistants and patient care coordinator
- Ensures correct coding and accurate patient records according to clinic protocol
- Monitors patient scheduling to ensure efficiency and effectiveness through “perfect day scheduling”. Supports PCCs with scheduling and patient panel management
- Able to lead and supervise the work of others
- Shares information obtained in seminars and educational resources
- Performs performance evaluations annually for the RDAs and PCCs they work with
Administration:
- Maintains thorough, accurate, timely and up-to-date patient records
- Responsible of documenting visit details to facilitate billing and to demonstrate medical necessity and quality of care
Compliance:
- Follows established protocols, policies and procedures
- Follows Standards of Care, Quality Assurance & Improvement Program and works collaboratively to achieve clinic goals
- Complies with all applicable State and Federal regulations, including but not limited to, Dental Board of California (DBCA), OSHA, CalOSHA and infection control guidelines
- Ensures patient confidentiality consistent with state and federal law
Other Duties:
- Understands the overall practice mission and works collaboratively to achieve long term and short term goals for the clinic
- Understands practice scope consistent with the mission and values of the clinic
- Attends and participates actively in required meetings, trainings and functions
- Maintains a positive relationship with practitioners in the community
- Works with the IT department and Dentrix, Guru and Dexis Support
- Communicates with dental laboratories and other outside vendors
- Actively contributes to the achievement of the triple aim goals and company strategic goals
- Supports the department with achieving budget goals and is cost conscious when requesting materials, supplies and equipment
- Performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve clinic goals and objectives, as directed by the Chief Dental Officer
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education/Experience:
- Graduate of an ADA accredited Dental School /required
Desired Skills:
- Dentistry requires diagnostic ability and manual skills
- Dentists should have good visual memory, excellent judgment regarding space, shape and color, a high degree of manual dexterity and scientific ability
- Good business sense, self-discipline, and good communication skills are also important factors
- Other skills are: taking x-rays and photographs, computer skills, taking precautions against infectious diseases, dealing with tense patients, using rotary and hand instruments, dental appliances, and medications
Licenses and Certifications:
- Active dental license for the state of CA, must have met all applicable state requirements
- Completed CE requirements including Dental Practice Act and Infection control
- Current BLS certification
Language Skills: Bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and verbal preferred.
Petaluma Health Center’s mission is to provide high quality health care, with access for all, in Sonoma County and West Marin County. The Center accomplishes this mission through collaborative, innovative programs, services and referral resources that meet the economic needs of the entire community.
We are nationally recognized for our quality improvement initiatives and the provision of excellent, innovative patient care with superb outcomes. We focus on prevention and care for the whole person by integration with our co-located medical department. We utilize a robust care team model and our patients are happy and engaged in their care. We have state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. We pride ourselves on utilizing the most current dental techniques and materials.
Job Description:
Summary: The Staff Dentist performs evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth, periodontal tissues and other related oral structures and their impact on the body. The Staff Dentist performs general dental hygiene and periodontal treatment, and provides patients with dental education. In addition, our Staff Dentists perform dental restorations, crowns, bridges, implant supported restorations and dentures; root canal therapy and oral surgery procedures; pediatric dentistry and orthodontic treatment according to their level of training and expertise and within the scope of the clinic’s practice. A Staff Dentist manages the care of patients and provides necessary referrals with prompt follow up. He/she will supervise and guide dental auxiliaries and front office staff with performing their duties, while working as a team to provide excellent care to our patients.
Areas of Responsibility:
Patient Care:
- Provides and manages patient care
- Delivers high quality of care in basic and advanced dental services in all phases of dentistry to patients of all ages
- Diagnoses and treats patients to achieve excellent results within estimated treatment time with maximum attention to patient comfort
- Delivers treatment plans to patients along with an informed consent discussion surrounding treatment options, risks, benefits and alternatives
- Makes appropriate referrals and communicates with specialists
- Provides patient education materials
- Possesses excellent people skills, particularly a caring attitude toward patients and staff
- Follows a comprehensive program of preventive dentistry
- Creates treatment plans and prioritizes treatment based on medical necessity and quadrant dentistry
Supervision:
- Manages immediate staff such as assistants and patient care coordinator
- Ensures correct coding and accurate patient records according to clinic protocol
- Monitors patient scheduling to ensure efficiency and effectiveness through “perfect day scheduling”. Supports PCCs with scheduling and patient panel management
- Able to lead and supervise the work of others
- Shares information obtained in seminars and educational resources
- Performs performance evaluations annually for the RDAs and PCCs they work with
Administration:
- Maintains thorough, accurate, timely and up-to-date patient records
- Responsible of documenting visit details to facilitate billing and to demonstrate medical necessity and quality of care
Compliance:
- Follows established protocols, policies and procedures
- Follows Standards of Care, Quality Assurance & Improvement Program and works collaboratively to achieve clinic goals
- Complies with all applicable State and Federal regulations, including but not limited to, Dental Board of California (DBCA), OSHA, CalOSHA and infection control guidelines
- Ensures patient confidentiality consistent with state and federal law
Other Duties:
- Understands the overall practice mission and works collaboratively to achieve long term and short term goals for the clinic
- Understands practice scope consistent with the mission and values of the clinic
- Attends and participates actively in required meetings, trainings and functions
- Maintains a positive relationship with practitioners in the community
- Works with the IT department and Dentrix, Guru and Dexis Support
- Communicates with dental laboratories and other outside vendors
- Actively contributes to the achievement of the triple aim goals and company strategic goals
- Supports the department with achieving budget goals and is cost conscious when requesting materials, supplies and equipment
- Performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve clinic goals and objectives, as directed by the Chief Dental Officer
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
- 21 Days of Paid Time Off
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Medical Insurance (Entire deductible paid by us!)
- 30 Chiropractor and Acupuncture visits per year included with enrollment in our health insurance plans (Kaiser and WHA)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Gym Membership Discounts at Synergy Health Club and 24-Hour Fitness!
- 401K Matching after 1 year of employment
- Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care FSA
- Life Insurance (included at no cost to the employee)
- Long Term Disability (included at no cost to the employee)
- Employee Assistance Program (included at no cost to the employee)
- FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
- 21 Days of Paid Time Off
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Medical Insurance (Entire deductible paid by us!)
- 30 Chiropractor and Acupuncture visits per year included with enrollment in our health insurance plans (Kaiser and WHA)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Gym Membership Discounts at Synergy Health Club and 24-Hour Fitness!
- 401K Matching after 1 year of employment
- Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care FSA
- Life Insurance (included at no cost to the employee)
- Long Term Disability (included at no cost to the employee)
- Employee Assistance Program (included at no cost to the employee)
Petaluma Health Center is an eleven-time award winner in the North Bay Business Journal's Best Places to Work and were named as one of the Healthiest Companies in the North Bay Business Journal for the last 5 consecutive years. Our mission is to provide high quality health care with access for all in Southern Sonoma County and West Marin. We pride ourselves on our patient-centered care while maintaining an engaging environment for our staff.
Petaluma Health Center has a HPSA score of 20!
Watch this video to learn more about working at Petaluma Health Center: https://vimeo.com/147372888
Summary: The Nurse Practitioner will work at the top of their licensure and as part of a team of health care professionals to provide quality primary medical care in a compassionate and caring environment; provide health care services by performing the appropriate assessment including the history and physical exam, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, and implementing therapeutic treatment in accordance with Petaluma Health Center’s standardized clinical procedures, policies, protocols, and guidelines under the supervision of a physician supervisor; work as an integral part of the clinical staff by participating in Medical Staff and PA/NP meetings as well as other projects and committees of Petaluma Health Center; and perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to after-hours call, weekend clinics, and assignment to outside locations within PHC federal scope such as school based clinics.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Take appropriate history and physical examination of patients , and evaluate and treat patients within the usual and customary scope of licensure, practice policies and guidelines, and national certification
- Order pertinent diagnostics and implement appropriate therapy according to scope of practice guidelines
- Obtain supervising physician's consultation when problems presented are outside scope of practice or when unfamiliar with a particular aspect of the patient's care according to the PA/NP Standardized Procedures
- Communicate effectively with the patients while involved with their health care, including providing appropriate patient education while answering questions and in history taking
- Demonstrate competent knowledge in delivering health care to patients through the peer review processes including chart review, by interactions with physician preceptors and by working collaboratively with support staff and all staff of PHC
- Become an integral part of the clinical staff through participation in Medical Staff meetings, PA/NP meetings, and other committees of PHC
- Maintain credentials by keeping all required licenses current, including but not limited to California Medical License, DEA licenses, CME hours, CPR Certifications and any other required licenses. It is the responsibility of the nurse practitioner to give Human Resources current credentials before old credentials expire
- Willingly perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned
- Support and contribute to clinic efforts to maintain and improve patient satisfaction in all aspects of health delivery in a positive manner
- Work at maximum potential to meet productivity requirements in order to improve patient access and fiscal viability while maintaining quality medical care
- Meet all time commitments by arriving on time to the clinic and working an entire shift or more as needed
- Abide by all Joint Commission Ambulatory Care requirements including, but not limited to, sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients' rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
Petaluma Health Center’s mission is to provide high quality health care, with access for all, in Sonoma County and West Marin County. The Center accomplishes this mission through collaborative, innovative programs, services and referral resources that meet the economic needs of the entire community.
We are nationally recognized for our quality improvement initiatives and the provision of excellent, innovative patient care with superb outcomes. We focus on prevention and care for the whole person by integration with our co-located medical department. We utilize a robust care team model and our patients are happy and engaged in their care. We have state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. We pride ourselves on utilizing the most current dental techniques and materials.
Job Description:
Summary: The Staff Dentist performs evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth, periodontal tissues and other related oral structures and their impact on the body. The Staff Dentist performs general dental hygiene and periodontal treatment, and provides patients with dental education. In addition, our Staff Dentists perform dental restorations, crowns, bridges, implant supported restorations and dentures; root canal therapy and oral surgery procedures; pediatric dentistry and orthodontic treatment according to their level of training and expertise and within the scope of the clinic’s practice. A Staff Dentist manages the care of patients and provides necessary referrals with prompt follow up. He/she will supervise and guide dental auxiliaries and front office staff with performing their duties, while working as a team to provide excellent care to our patients.
Areas of Responsibility:
Patient Care:
- Provides and manages patient care
- Delivers high quality of care in basic and advanced dental services in all phases of dentistry to patients of all ages
- Diagnoses and treats patients to achieve excellent results within estimated treatment time with maximum attention to patient comfort
- Delivers treatment plans to patients along with an informed consent discussion surrounding treatment options, risks, benefits and alternatives
- Makes appropriate referrals and communicates with specialists
- Provides patient education materials
- Possesses excellent people skills, particularly a caring attitude toward patients and staff
- Follows a comprehensive program of preventive dentistry
- Creates treatment plans and prioritizes treatment based on medical necessity and quadrant dentistry
Supervision:
- Manages immediate staff such as assistants and patient care coordinator
- Ensures correct coding and accurate patient records according to clinic protocol
- Monitors patient scheduling to ensure efficiency and effectiveness through “perfect day scheduling”. Supports PCCs with scheduling and patient panel management
- Able to lead and supervise the work of others
- Shares information obtained in seminars and educational resources
- Performs performance evaluations annually for the RDAs and PCCs they work with
Administration:
- Maintains thorough, accurate, timely and up-to-date patient records
- Responsible of documenting visit details to facilitate billing and to demonstrate medical necessity and quality of care
Compliance:
- Follows established protocols, policies and procedures
- Follows Standards of Care, Quality Assurance & Improvement Program and works collaboratively to achieve clinic goals
- Complies with all applicable State and Federal regulations, including but not limited to, Dental Board of California (DBCA), OSHA, CalOSHA and infection control guidelines
- Ensures patient confidentiality consistent with state and federal law
Other Duties:
- Understands the overall practice mission and works collaboratively to achieve long term and short term goals for the clinic
- Understands practice scope consistent with the mission and values of the clinic
- Attends and participates actively in required meetings, trainings and functions
- Maintains a positive relationship with practitioners in the community
- Works with the IT department and Dentrix, Guru and Dexis Support
- Communicates with dental laboratories and other outside vendors
- Actively contributes to the achievement of the triple aim goals and company strategic goals
- Supports the department with achieving budget goals and is cost conscious when requesting materials, supplies and equipment
- Performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve clinic goals and objectives, as directed by the Chief Dental Officer
Petaluma Health Center is an eleven-time award winner in the North Bay Business Journal's Best Places to Work and were named as one of the Healthiest Companies in the North Bay Business Journal for the last 5 consecutive years. Our mission is to provide high quality health care with access for all in Southern Sonoma County and West Marin. We pride ourselves on our patient-centered care while maintaining an engaging environment for our staff.
Petaluma Health Center has a HPSA score of 20!
Watch this video to learn more about working at Petaluma Health Center: https://vimeo.com/147372888
Summary: The Physician Assistant will work at the top of their licensure and as part of a team of health care professionals to provide quality primary medical care in a compassionate and caring environment; provide health care services by performing the appropriate assessment including the history and physical exam, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, and implementing therapeutic treatment in accordance with Petaluma Health Center’s standardized clinical procedures, policies, protocols, and guidelines under the supervision of a physician supervisor; work as an integral part of the clinical staff by participating in Medical Staff and PA/NP meetings as well as other projects and committees of Petaluma Health Center; and perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to after-hours call, weekend clinics, and assignment to outside locations within PHC federal scope such as school based clinics.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Take appropriate history and physical examination of patients , and evaluate and treat patients within the usual and customary scope of licensure, practice policies and guidelines, and national certification
- Order pertinent diagnostics and implement appropriate therapy according to scope of practice guidelines
- Obtain supervising physician's consultation when problems presented are outside scope of practice or when unfamiliar with a particular aspect of the patient's care according to the PA/NP Standardized Procedures
- Communicate effectively with the patients while involved with their health care, including providing appropriate patient education while answering questions and in history taking
- Demonstrate competent knowledge in delivering health care to patients through the peer review processes including chart review, by interactions with physician preceptors and by working collaboratively with support staff and all staff of PHC
- Become an integral part of the clinical staff through participation in Medical Staff meetings, PA/NP meetings, and other committees of PHC
- Maintain credentials by keeping all required licenses current, including but not limited to California Medical License, DEA licenses, CME hours, CPR Certifications and any other required licenses. It is the responsibility of the nurse practitioner to give Human Resources current credentials before old credentials expire
- Willingly perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned
- Support and contribute to clinic efforts to maintain and improve patient satisfaction in all aspects of health delivery in a positive manner
- Work at maximum potential to meet productivity requirements in order to improve patient access and fiscal viability while maintaining quality medical care
- Meet all time commitments by arriving on time to the clinic and working an entire shift or more as needed
- Abide by all Joint Commission Ambulatory Care requirements including, but not limited to, sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients' rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
- 21 Days of Paid Time Off
- 10 Observed Holidays
- Medical Insurance (Entire deductible paid by us!)
- 30 Chiropractor and Acupuncture visits per year included with enrollment in our health insurance plans (Kaiser and WHA)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Gym Membership Discounts at Synergy Health Club and 24-Hour Fitness!
- 401K Matching after 1 year of employment
- Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care FSA
- Life Insurance (included at no cost to the employee)
- Long Term Disability (included at no cost to the employee)
- Employee Assistance Program (included at no cost to the employee)
Petaluma Health Center is an eleven-time award winner in the North Bay Business Journal's Best Places to Work and were named as one of the Healthiest Companies in the North Bay Business Journal for the last 5 consecutive years. Our mission is to provide high quality health care with access for all in Southern Sonoma County and West Marin. We pride ourselves on our patient-centered care while maintaining an engaging environment for our staff.
Petaluma Health Center has a HPSA score of 20!
Watch this video to learn more about working at Petaluma Health Center: https://vimeo.com/147372888
Summary: The Nurse Practitioner will work at the top of their licensure and as part of a team of health care professionals to provide quality primary medical care in a compassionate and caring environment; provide health care services by performing the appropriate assessment including the history and physical exam, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, and implementing therapeutic treatment in accordance with Petaluma Health Center’s standardized clinical procedures, policies, protocols, and guidelines under the supervision of a physician supervisor; work as an integral part of the clinical staff by participating in Medical Staff and PA/NP meetings as well as other projects and committees of Petaluma Health Center; and perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to after-hours call, weekend clinics, and assignment to outside locations within PHC federal scope such as school based clinics.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Take appropriate history and physical examination of patients , and evaluate and treat patients within the usual and customary scope of licensure, practice policies and guidelines, and national certification
- Order pertinent diagnostics and implement appropriate therapy according to scope of practice guidelines
- Obtain supervising physician's consultation when problems presented are outside scope of practice or when unfamiliar with a particular aspect of the patient's care according to the PA/NP Standardized Procedures
- Communicate effectively with the patients while involved with their health care, including providing appropriate patient education while answering questions and in history taking
- Demonstrate competent knowledge in delivering health care to patients through the peer review processes including chart review, by interactions with physician preceptors and by working collaboratively with support staff and all staff of PHC
- Become an integral part of the clinical staff through participation in Medical Staff meetings, PA/NP meetings, and other committees of PHC
- Maintain credentials by keeping all required licenses current, including but not limited to California Medical License, DEA licenses, CME hours, CPR Certifications and any other required licenses. It is the responsibility of the nurse practitioner to give Human Resources current credentials before old credentials expire
- Willingly perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned
- Support and contribute to clinic efforts to maintain and improve patient satisfaction in all aspects of health delivery in a positive manner
- Work at maximum potential to meet productivity requirements in order to improve patient access and fiscal viability while maintaining quality medical care
- Meet all time commitments by arriving on time to the clinic and working an entire shift or more as needed
- Abide by all Joint Commission Ambulatory Care requirements including, but not limited to, sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients' rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
Petaluma Health Center’s mission is to provide high quality health care, with access for all, in Sonoma County and West Marin County. The Center accomplishes this mission through collaborative, innovative programs, services and referral resources that meet the economic needs of the entire community.
We are nationally recognized for our quality improvement initiatives and the provision of excellent, innovative patient care with superb outcomes. We focus on prevention and care for the whole person by integration with our co-located medical department. We utilize a robust care team model and our patients are happy and engaged in their care. We have state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. We pride ourselves on utilizing the most current dental techniques and materials.
Job Description:
Summary: The Staff Dentist performs evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth, periodontal tissues and other related oral structures and their impact on the body. The Staff Dentist performs general dental hygiene and periodontal treatment, and provides patients with dental education. In addition, our Staff Dentists perform dental restorations, crowns, bridges, implant supported restorations and dentures; root canal therapy and oral surgery procedures; pediatric dentistry and orthodontic treatment according to their level of training and expertise and within the scope of the clinic’s practice. A Staff Dentist manages the care of patients and provides necessary referrals with prompt follow up. He/she will supervise and guide dental auxiliaries and front office staff with performing their duties, while working as a team to provide excellent care to our patients.
Areas of Responsibility:
Patient Care:
- Provides and manages patient care
- Delivers high quality of care in basic and advanced dental services in all phases of dentistry to patients of all ages
- Diagnoses and treats patients to achieve excellent results within estimated treatment time with maximum attention to patient comfort
- Delivers treatment plans to patients along with an informed consent discussion surrounding treatment options, risks, benefits and alternatives
- Makes appropriate referrals and communicates with specialists
- Provides patient education materials
- Possesses excellent people skills, particularly a caring attitude toward patients and staff
- Follows a comprehensive program of preventive dentistry
- Creates treatment plans and prioritizes treatment based on medical necessity and quadrant dentistry
Supervision:
- Manages immediate staff such as assistants and patient care coordinator
- Ensures correct coding and accurate patient records according to clinic protocol
- Monitors patient scheduling to ensure efficiency and effectiveness through “perfect day scheduling”. Supports PCCs with scheduling and patient panel management
- Able to lead and supervise the work of others
- Shares information obtained in seminars and educational resources
- Performs performance evaluations annually for the RDAs and PCCs they work with
Administration:
- Maintains thorough, accurate, timely and up-to-date patient records
- Responsible of documenting visit details to facilitate billing and to demonstrate medical necessity and quality of care
Compliance:
- Follows established protocols, policies and procedures
- Follows Standards of Care, Quality Assurance & Improvement Program and works collaboratively to achieve clinic goals
- Complies with all applicable State and Federal regulations, including but not limited to, Dental Board of California (DBCA), OSHA, CalOSHA and infection control guidelines
- Ensures patient confidentiality consistent with state and federal law
Other Duties:
- Understands the overall practice mission and works collaboratively to achieve long term and short term goals for the clinic
- Understands practice scope consistent with the mission and values of the clinic
- Attends and participates actively in required meetings, trainings and functions
- Maintains a positive relationship with practitioners in the community
- Works with the IT department and Dentrix, Guru and Dexis Support
- Communicates with dental laboratories and other outside vendors
- Actively contributes to the achievement of the triple aim goals and company strategic goals
- Supports the department with achieving budget goals and is cost conscious when requesting materials, supplies and equipment
- Performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve clinic goals and objectives, as directed by the Chief Dental Officer
Petaluma Health Center is an eleven-time award winner in the North Bay Business Journal's Best Places to Work and were named as one of the Healthiest Companies in the North Bay Business Journal for the last 5 consecutive years. Our mission is to provide high quality health care with access for all in Southern Sonoma County and West Marin. We pride ourselves on our patient-centered care while maintaining an engaging environment for our staff.
Petaluma Health Center has a HPSA score of 20!
Watch this video to learn more about working at Petaluma Health Center: https://vimeo.com/147372888
Summary: The Physician Assistant will work at the top of their licensure and as part of a team of health care professionals to provide quality primary medical care in a compassionate and caring environment; provide health care services by performing the appropriate assessment including the history and physical exam, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, and implementing therapeutic treatment in accordance with Petaluma Health Center’s standardized clinical procedures, policies, protocols, and guidelines under the supervision of a physician supervisor; work as an integral part of the clinical staff by participating in Medical Staff and PA/NP meetings as well as other projects and committees of Petaluma Health Center; and perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to after-hours call, weekend clinics, and assignment to outside locations within PHC federal scope such as school based clinics.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Take appropriate history and physical examination of patients , and evaluate and treat patients within the usual and customary scope of licensure, practice policies and guidelines, and national certification
- Order pertinent diagnostics and implement appropriate therapy according to scope of practice guidelines
- Obtain supervising physician's consultation when problems presented are outside scope of practice or when unfamiliar with a particular aspect of the patient's care according to the PA/NP Standardized Procedures
- Communicate effectively with the patients while involved with their health care, including providing appropriate patient education while answering questions and in history taking
- Demonstrate competent knowledge in delivering health care to patients through the peer review processes including chart review, by interactions with physician preceptors and by working collaboratively with support staff and all staff of PHC
- Become an integral part of the clinical staff through participation in Medical Staff meetings, PA/NP meetings, and other committees of PHC
- Maintain credentials by keeping all required licenses current, including but not limited to California Medical License, DEA licenses, CME hours, CPR Certifications and any other required licenses. It is the responsibility of the nurse practitioner to give Human Resources current credentials before old credentials expire
- Willingly perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned
- Support and contribute to clinic efforts to maintain and improve patient satisfaction in all aspects of health delivery in a positive manner
- Work at maximum potential to meet productivity requirements in order to improve patient access and fiscal viability while maintaining quality medical care
- Meet all time commitments by arriving on time to the clinic and working an entire shift or more as needed
- Abide by all Joint Commission Ambulatory Care requirements including, but not limited to, sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients' rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
- 21 Days of Paid Time Off
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Medical Insurance (Entire deductible paid by us!)
- 30 Chiropractor and Acupuncture visits per year included with enrollment in our health insurance plans (Kaiser and WHA)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Gym Membership Discounts at Synergy Health Club and 24-Hour Fitness!
- 401K Matching after 1 year of employment
- Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care FSA
- Life Insurance (included at no cost to the employee)
- Long Term Disability (included at no cost to the employee)
- Employee Assistance Program (included at no cost to the employee)
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
- 21 Days of Paid Time Off
- 10 Observed Holidays
- Continuing Education funds/Professional dues/Subscriptions: up to $2,000/year for CE units needed to maintain licensure, improve existing skills, stay current on dental practice, and/ or help meet organizational needs. These funds can also be used for professional dues and subscriptions
- Continuing education hours: up to 40 paid hours per year
- Malpractice Insurance through FTCA and NorCal
- Petaluma Health Center 401K Match: PHC matches $0.50 for every $1.00 contributed by the employee up to 2.5% of the employee’s salary per pay period. In addition, PHC contributes 3% of each employee’s salary as Safe Harbor contribution annually, if the employee has met the service requirements.
- Payment of bi-annual California state licensure
- Payment of bi-annual DEA licensure fee
- Payment for CPR training
- Petaluma Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center as well as a National Health Service Corps approved Student Loan repayment site
- Medical Insurance (Entire deductible paid by us!)
- 30 Chiropractor and Acupuncture visits per year included with enrollment in our health insurance plans (Kaiser and WHA)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Gym Membership Discounts at Synergy Health Club and 24-Hour Fitness!
- 401K Matching
- Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care FSA
- Life Insurance (included at no cost to the employee)
- Long Term Disability (included at no cost to the employee)
- Employee Assistance Program (included at no cost to the employee)
Petaluma Health Center’s mission is to provide high quality health care, with access for all, in Sonoma County and West Marin County. The Center accomplishes this mission through collaborative, innovative programs, services and referral resources that meet the economic needs of the entire community.
We are nationally recognized for our quality improvement initiatives and the provision of excellent, innovative patient care with superb outcomes. We focus on prevention and care for the whole person by integration with our co-located medical department. We utilize a robust care team model and our patients are happy and engaged in their care. We have state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. We pride ourselves on utilizing the most current dental techniques and materials.
Job Description:
Summary: The Staff Dentist performs evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth, periodontal tissues and other related oral structures and their impact on the body. The Staff Dentist performs general dental hygiene and periodontal treatment, and provides patients with dental education. In addition, our Staff Dentists perform dental restorations, crowns, bridges, implant supported restorations and dentures; root canal therapy and oral surgery procedures; pediatric dentistry and orthodontic treatment according to their level of training and expertise and within the scope of the clinic’s practice. A Staff Dentist manages the care of patients and provides necessary referrals with prompt follow up. He/she will supervise and guide dental auxiliaries and front office staff with performing their duties, while working as a team to provide excellent care to our patients.
Areas of Responsibility:
Patient Care:
- Provides and manages patient care
- Delivers high quality of care in basic and advanced dental services in all phases of dentistry to patients of all ages
- Diagnoses and treats patients to achieve excellent results within estimated treatment time with maximum attention to patient comfort
- Delivers treatment plans to patients along with an informed consent discussion surrounding treatment options, risks, benefits and alternatives
- Makes appropriate referrals and communicates with specialists
- Provides patient education materials
- Possesses excellent people skills, particularly a caring attitude toward patients and staff
- Follows a comprehensive program of preventive dentistry
- Creates treatment plans and prioritizes treatment based on medical necessity and quadrant dentistry
Supervision:
- Manages immediate staff such as assistants and patient care coordinator
- Ensures correct coding and accurate patient records according to clinic protocol
- Monitors patient scheduling to ensure efficiency and effectiveness through “perfect day scheduling”. Supports PCCs with scheduling and patient panel management
- Able to lead and supervise the work of others
- Shares information obtained in seminars and educational resources
- Performs performance evaluations annually for the RDAs and PCCs they work with
Administration:
- Maintains thorough, accurate, timely and up-to-date patient records
- Responsible of documenting visit details to facilitate billing and to demonstrate medical necessity and quality of care
Compliance:
- Follows established protocols, policies and procedures
- Follows Standards of Care, Quality Assurance & Improvement Program and works collaboratively to achieve clinic goals
- Complies with all applicable State and Federal regulations, including but not limited to, Dental Board of California (DBCA), OSHA, CalOSHA and infection control guidelines
- Ensures patient confidentiality consistent with state and federal law
Other Duties:
- Understands the overall practice mission and works collaboratively to achieve long term and short term goals for the clinic
- Understands practice scope consistent with the mission and values of the clinic
- Attends and participates actively in required meetings, trainings and functions
- Maintains a positive relationship with practitioners in the community
- Works with the IT department and Dentrix, Guru and Dexis Support
- Communicates with dental laboratories and other outside vendors
- Actively contributes to the achievement of the triple aim goals and company strategic goals
- Supports the department with achieving budget goals and is cost conscious when requesting materials, supplies and equipment
- Performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve clinic goals and objectives, as directed by the Chief Dental Officer