No call evenings or weekends
Loan Repayment Programs are available through government programs.
For 30 years, School Health Clinics of Santa Clara County has offered low-cost, high-quality medical services to low-income families. Our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable primary medical care for the low-income community. Research has shown that providing low-income and minority students with healthcare and health education gives kids a chance to stay in school and perform better academically. Although we began as pediatric clinics, we now extend our services to adults, serving patients of all ages. No one has ever turned away due to their inability to pay. All five clinics are located on school grounds in Santa Clara County, right in the neighborhoods where our patients live. Our staff is bilingual and multicultural so our patients can easily understand the medical advice that is given and is not intimidated because of a language barrier.
Position Summary:
Provides primary care in a Family Practice clinic setting to children and adults. Examines patients to ensure proper health maintenance, disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness; prescribes and administers medications and immunizations and performs a variety of medical procedures and duties consistent with physician scope of practice.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform examination, diagnosis formation, and treatment of diseases and injuries of adults including reproductive health.
- Examines patients and determines the need for x-ray examinations and clinical laboratory tests.
- Interprets examination findings and test results, and implements treatment plans.
- Prepares and reviews case histories and obtains data in clinical encounters.
- Supports health promotion and disease prevention activities to enable each patient to reach full potential.
- Monitors the physical and psychosocial well-being of patients.
- Conducts age-appropriate screening.
- Determines need for consultation and assists in medical care treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.
- Supervises Nurse Practitioners in a team-based care setting.
- May instruct medical students and/or residents in procedures for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of adults.
- Oversees Medical Assistants’ performance of accurate CLIA-waived laboratory tests.
- Dispenses pre-packaged, pre-labeled medications under protocols. Under protocols, writes prescriptions for appropriate medications.
- Writes clear, problem-oriented medical charting on each patient seen.
- Participates in quality management/quality improvement activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
- Possession of a Medical Doctor or D.O. degree
- A family practice or Internal Medicine board certification is preferred.
- License to practice medicine in the State of CA, a current DEA license, and CPR certification.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY:
- Knowledge of general and specific medical diagnoses and treatments for adults; problem-oriented recording; pharmaceutical treatments; health education methods and techniques.
- Knowledge of referral resources within the community in order to provide comprehensive treatment.
- Knowledge of primary, acute, and chronic healthcare management; basic laboratory work.
- Knowledge of reproductive health care - including contraceptive counseling, dispensing (including Plan B/Emergency Contraception), pregnancy testing, and health education on sexual health topics.
- Ability to complete written records in a timely manner.
- Ability to communicate with adult patients; provide group and individual health teaching and counseling in order to provide high-quality physical and emotional support to patients.
- Ability to respond well to emergencies; handle potentially volatile situations in a calm, decisive manner, and to recognize when consultation is needed
- Ability to speak and understand Spanish preferred.
- Computer literate with knowledge of MS office products and Windows.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask; ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Interpersonal skills at a level to effectively deal with volunteers and staff/individuals as well as the SHCSCC diverse population.
- Ability to develop and deliver both oral and written presentations.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Usual clinic environment with frequent interruptions in work to answer telephones and attend to emergency situations.
- May be exposed to communicable diseases.
- Satisfactory completion of employment screening.
- Completed post-offer physical exam, to include, MMR, Varicella-Zoster, Hep B
- Completed Department of Justice Background Check (Live Scan)
- Employee’s proof of auto insurance and current CA driver’s license.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to Medical Director.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $210,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Primary care specialties:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person