PHYSICIAN - FAMILY PRACTICE WITH OBSTETRICS

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide comprehensive primary medical care services to patients in a primary medical care ambulatory clinic or telehealth setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and maintains proficiency in delivery of primary care medical services per ANHC Provider Policies and Procedures as outlined in the Practice Management Manual.
• Communicates the plan of care and all pertinent information to other members of the health care team to provide coordinated patient treatment.
• Shares in delivery of after-hours and inpatient obstetrical/newborn medical care by cooperatively participating in the hospital call schedule, including community call.
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of basic CPR, anaphylaxis treatment, and emergency protocols as determined by the Quality Assurance Committee.
• Practices ethical conduct at all times during patient contact.
• Maintains an effective professional and respective relationship with other members of the health care team.
• Maintains current written collaborative relationship with collaborative midlevel practitioners.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of triage and advice guidelines for front desk team, staff nurses and nurse team lead.
• Participates in BPHC audits, case management reviews, risk management activities and quality assurance reviews as necessary.
• Participates in the yearly evaluation of peers, supervisors, and the provider's nurse.
• Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
• As an employee of a federally qualified health center, the Staff Physician will see all scheduled patients regardless of race, age, ethnicity, social or economic designation and will demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and needs.
• Record complete, timely and legible medical records.

SUPPORTING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as back up when other physicians are not available.
• Maintains a consultative relationship with midlevel practitioners.