Job Description
**Family Medicine opening in Santa Barbara CA**
Full time
Permanent opening
Outpatient
clinic
Spanish a plus
Immediate need
Mas salary range is $220k
Under the direction of the Chief
Medical Officer, provide comprehensive health care for patients as established by clinic protocols,
or according to community standards. These services include health maintenance, acute episodic care,
monitoring long term care of chronic illness, and patient education. Refer patients to appropriate
specialty physicians as necessary.
Clinical Responsibilities:
Provides primary (or specialty care
as credentialed) to adults, children, or both on a scheduled as well as walk- in basis.
a) Meet or
exceed clinical productivity benchmarks and other productivity indicators, and; actively participate
in outcome and other quality-related initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes, as identified
by the Chief Medical Officer.
b) Assists in coordination of care for complex patients.
c) Completes
accurate and legible records at the time of patients visits.
d) Protects and maintains in good
condition, all medical equipment appliances, hand instruments, and is responsible for the security
and proper use of such instruments and equipment.
e) Clinician is required to notify the Chief
Medical Officer of change in status of licensure, DEA status, hospital privileges, Medicare or
MediCal participation or criminal convictions of crimes greater than traffic misdemeanors that would
require reporting to the Medical Board of CA.
f) Clinician is expected to comply with all
regulations regarding charting (including prescribing of medications), lab work, follow up
procedures, and pharmacy utilization of all programs in which SBNC participates. In addition,
Clinician is expected to attend all QI and staff meetings.
g) Clinician is expected to chart in
accordance with the program that is funding the patient, order appropriate labs, code the super bill
as appropriate and be sure that all of the information has been returned to the front desk for entry
into the Medical Information System. Also, Clinician will be expected to bill all visits with the
correct CPT code and follow all administrative directives regarding forgiveness of payment.
h)
Support SBNC's mission and philosophy. Follow clinic policies and procedures.
i) Consults with Chief
Medical Officer regarding management of individual clients and interpretation of policy and
protocol.
Minimum Requirements and Qualifications
Education and Licensure:
Graduation from a
U.S.-accredited school of medicine with a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree.
Possession of a valid California license as a physician and surgeon, and DEA license.
The physical
demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job unless providing such accommodations
would result in undue hardship for the SBNC.
Requirements
- Maintains all credentials necessary
for the lawful practice of medicine in the State of California.
- Knowledgeable about and abides by
all aspects of the Employee Handbook and ensures that all clinicians do the same.
- Agrees to treat
all SBNC employees, volunteers, and guests with mutual trust and respect at all times and to require
similar behavior from all clinicians.
- Maintains current drivers license and access to reliable
transportation. Willingness and ability to travel within service area required.
- Demonstrates
strong commitment to mission, policies and goals of SBNC.
- Flexible and able to multi-task; can
work in fast-moving environment
- Local travel only is required.
- Hours vary; alternating weekend
work is required.
Santa Barbara is a city on the central California coast, with the Santa Ynez
Mountains as dramatic backdrop. Downtown, Mediterranean-style white stucco buildings with red-tile
roofs reflect the citys Spanish colonial heritage. Upscale boutiques and restaurants offering local
wines and seasonal fare line State Street.
Additional Information:
- Specialty: Family Medicine
- Location: Santa Barbara, California
- Contact: Jeremy Baldi
About the Company:
Archway Physician Recruitment is a national contingency placement firm assisting hospitals and
medical groups with their placement needs. Our goal is to be the top choice for all of your
physician recruitment needs.