Provides health care services by performing the appropriate assessment including the history and physical exam, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, and implementing therapeutic treatment measures under the supervision of the assigned physician supervisor. Works as an integral part of the clinician staff by participating in Medical Staff and PA/NP meetings as well as other projects and committees of Shasta Community Health Center.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Take appropriate history and physical examination of patients.
- 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 SCHC.
- Become an integral part of the clinical staff through participation in Medical Staff meetings, PA/NP meetings, and other committees of SCHC.
- Willingly perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned.
- Responsible for maintaining current licenses to practice medicine. Copies are to be given to Human Resources.
- Responsible for providing proof of earned CME hours annually to Human Resources.
- Performs other duties within the scope of practice as assigned.
Provide quality medical care in a compassionate and caring environment. Work as an integral part of the medical staff by participating in all strategic initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to after-hours call, weekend clinics, supervision of PA/NP staff and inpatient and obstetrical care if applicable.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Take appropriate history, perform physical examination of patients, order pertinent diagnostics and implement appropriate therapy according to standard medical practice.
- Obtain appropriate consults when problems presented are outside scope of practice or when unfamiliar with a particular aspect of the patient’s care.
- Communicate effectively with the patient throughout the physician patient relationship, provide appropriate patient education and demonstrate respect for the culturally determined needs of patients.
- Shows consistent and determined intent to be competent, meeting or exceeding the community standard of care.
- Demonstrate competent knowledge in delivering health care to patients through peer review as established through the medical staff bylaws, recommendations of each licensing Board, and clinic Quality improvement Program. Participates in the peer Contribution, carefully considering the opinions of colleagues.
- Cooperates with the rest of the medical staff in assuring after hours and Saturday and evening hour’s coverage for the clinic patients.
- Complies with other facility regulations if providing inpatient or maternity care and always represents SCHC in other facilities in a professional manner.
- Supervise PA’s and FNP’s according to the standardized procedures agreed upon which defines their scope of practice while complying with all federal and state regulations and codes.
- Supports and contributes to in a positive manner clinic effort to maintain and improve patient satisfaction in all aspects of health delivery.
- Works at maximum potential to meet productivity requirements to improve fiscal viability while maintaining quality medical care.
- Meets all time commitments by arriving on time to the clinic and working entire shift or more as needed.
- Become an integral part of the medical staff through participation in medical staff and other clinic meetings.
- Comply with Title 22 regulations regarding health care and infectious disease.
- Performs other duties within the scope of practice as assigned.
The Dentist will examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To relieve dental pain and infection.
- To provide basic dental services.
- To maintain quality dental care equal to or greater than the private sector.
- Motivate the employees of the dental clinic, especially those involved in direct dental service delivery.
- To provide the dental procedures of prevention and restorative to include: Exam & x-rays
- Prophylaxis
- Sealants
- Scale and rootplane
- Extractions
- Alveoloplasty
- Minor surgery
- Biopsies
- Dentures
- Denture repairs and relines
- Fillings (composite and amalgam)
- Stayplates
- Stayplate and partial denture repairs and relines
- Cast crowns
- Stainless crowns
- Fixed bridges (as center allows)
- Partial dentures (as center allows)
- Root canal therapy (as center allows)
- Other duties or projects as assigned.
Benefits
SCHC understands the importance of good health for every employee. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to ensure employees and their families receive the optimal in health care coverage, along with options to meet their needs.
- Competitive wages
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
- Long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Supplemental Insurances
- Flexible spending account
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick
- Paid holidays
- Paid CME time and CME allowance
- Employee assistance program
- Jury duty pay
- Bereavement pay
- Prescription discount program
- 529 college savings plan
- Educational reimbursement program
- Gym membership discounts
- Free subscription based app for meditation and sleep
- Free telemedicine service for benefit eligible employees
SCHC understands the importance of good health for every employee. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to ensure employees and their families receive the optimal in health care coverage, along with options to meet their needs.
- Competitive wages
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
- Long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Supplemental Insurances
- Flexible spending account
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick
- Paid holidays
- Paid CME time and CME allowance
- Employee assistance program
- Jury duty pay
- Bereavement pay
- Prescription discount program
- 529 college savings plan
- Educational reimbursement program
- Gym membership discounts
- Free subscription based app for meditation and sleep
- Free telemedicine service for benefit eligible employees
SCHC understands the importance of good health for every employee. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to ensure employees and their families receive the optimal in health care coverage, along with options to meet their needs.
- Competitive wages
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
- Long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Supplemental Insurances
- Flexible spending account
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick
- Paid holidays
- Paid CME time and CME allowance
- Employee assistance program
- Jury duty pay
- Bereavement pay
- Prescription discount program
- 529 college savings plan
- Educational reimbursement program
- Gym membership discounts
- Free subscription based app for meditation and sleep
- Free telemedicine service for benefit eligible employees