OB-GYN Physician
Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center
- Union City, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs health assessments, including a thorough history and physical examination, ordering or performing certain diagnostic tests, medication orders, evaluation of the psychosocial and family aspects of the situation sufficient to make a general health assessment, and diagnose the nature of common acute and chronic conditions, and any necessary follow-up care.
- Promotes and maintains periodic health assessments and preventive screening, assessment and guidance with regard to health hazards, good family health habits and family planning.
- Manages common acute and chronic illnesses, and initiation of life-saving procedures in emergencies.
- Provides various clinical oversight of NP/PA trainees, NP residents, and/or new providers. Directs medical assistants, lab personnel, and other non- professional medical staff as appropriate.
- From time to time may provide in-service training for staff in selected topics within scope of practice of medicine as appropriate, and/or as deemed necessary by the CMO or his/her designee.
- Performs all duties for successful electronic health records maintenance including but not limited to; completion of medical records and documentation management of Inbox and results, coding, and signing off charts within the designated time set by the organization.
- Assists in internal quality control audits, performs and maintains the standards of quality of care based on specialty and organizational standards.
- Discusses or refers as needed, complex and high priority patient cases.
- Performs all duties and services in full compliance with the organizations Service Excellence Standards. Adheres to all canons of ethics including the organizations code of conduct for clinical providers.
- Demonstration of patterns of continued learning in order to ensure growth as a practitioner.
- Attends internal and external meetings, workshops, and conferences, and participates on task forces or committees, as necessary and/or required by TVHC, Inc.
- Must be willing to travel to and from the service sites as needed by CMO or designee.
- Provides additional assistance within and outside of clinical arena, as requested and/or as appropriate, to ensure the ongoing success of the organization.
- Works as a member of the health care team and assists in education of patients and the community in preventive health care and health maintenance concepts.
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the CMO.
- Board Certified in designated specialty field of practice is required
- Must be in possession of a current medical license to practice in the State of California, including DEA license, and CPR.
- Two years of experience as a Physician preferred
- Previous experience providing medical care within a community health setting preferred
- Have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of medicine and allied services commensurate with his/her training
- Demonstrated ability to build the trust and respect of patients, staff, colleagues, external contacts, and other organizational members
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team
- Understands and is committed to maintaining highest level of confidentiality
- Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed TVHC’s Service Excellence Standards
- Must be willing and able to work periodic evenings and/or weekends, as needed
- Must have ability to travel to other TVHC sites or locations to perform duties or attend meetings as needed
- Bilingual, especially Spanish, is preferred but not required
- Excellent problem-solving skills required, including creativity, resourcefulness, timeliness, and technical knowledge related to analyzing and resolving medical problems
- Sensitivity to needs of culturally and linguistically diverse patient and employee populations
- Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technology and to willingness to develop and adapt to the evolving technological requirements of modern medical health center practices required