OB/ Family Medicine Clinician (NP/PA)
The OB/Family Medicine Clinician is responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to patients, with a focus on obstetrics and family medicine. This role involves evaluating and managing patient care, ensuring high-quality medical services, and adhering to clinic policies and regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Provide comprehensive care to obstetric and family medicine patients, including prenatal, perinatal, postnatal, and general family health care.
* Perform thorough evaluations and develop treatment plans for patients.
* Document patient care and billing information accurately and in a timely manner.
* Ensure quality medical care is delivered to all patients.
* Maintain and understand Quality Improvement Program indicators as directed by Medical Leadership.
* Comply with Standards of Care and clinic policies.
* Implement clinic policies to ensure appropriate follow-up and specialty referrals.
* Adhere to state and local laws, regulations, and policies regarding medical operations.
* Monitor compliance systems and communicate issues to Medical Leadership, following corrective strategies as needed.
* Coordinate with the Practice Manager on scheduling, schedule changes, and template development. Communicate promptly with Medical Leadership about any issues.
* Assist in developing and designing new clinical services to meet patient needs.
* Attend relevant meetings as directed by Medical Leadership.
Additional Duties
* Participate in work groups, teams, task forces, and committees to support ongoing clinic functions.
* Foster communication and coordination within the clinic and with outside agencies by establishing professional working relationships.
* Order or direct the ordering of drugs, solutions, and equipment and maintain accurate records for controlled medications. Ensure clinic staff observes universal precautions.
* Report suspicions of abuse (child, adult, elder, and dependent adult) as outlined in relevant Penal Codes.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
* Fully licensed to practice in the state of California.
* Licenses required for this position must be kept current, valid and in good standing with the presiding entity.
* Possess a DEA certificate.
* Current BLS.
PREFERRED BACKGROUND
* FQHC or community health center practice experience preferred.
* If Family Medicine specialty, preference for someone with significant OBGYN experience.
* Demonstrated person-centered approach and familiarity with trauma-informed systems and restorative practices.
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