Unicare Community Health Center-Apple Valley, 15863 Kasota Road, Apple Valley, California, United States of America

Thursday, October 3, 2024

At Unicare, we strive to provide high quality health care to the community we serve. Our goal is to provide easily accessible, comprehensive, and affordable health care to every family member, while reducing visits to emergency rooms and urgent care facilities. Our mission is to be a community health care organization that treats everyone with dignity, respect, and cultural sensitivity to help create an environment in which all can prosper.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: PHYSICIAN/PEDIATRICIAN

REPORTS TO: MEDICAL DIRECTOR/CEO

STATUS: EXEMPT

QUALIFICATIONS

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

A minimum of two (2) years experience in public health;
Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of modern medicine related to public health services and general knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to public health;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong organizational, detail, and interpersonal skills;
Computer skills and knowledge, including word processing, medical database operations, and spreadsheets;
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children of diverse races, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment.

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

Current license to practice medicine in California;
Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Examine patients, take medical history, record results and make a preliminary diagnosis or decision on follow-up procedures;
Administer or order diagnostic tests (e.g., X-rays, electrocardiograms, vaccinations, and blood work) and interpret test results;
Perform CHDP physical exams;
Exercise professional judgment regarding consultation with the medical director concerning appropriate treatment;
Develop and implement patient care plans, instruct and counsel patients, and record progress;
Prescribe medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations;
Provide general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance;
Refer patients to specialty consultations and services;
Take charge of "code" situations, initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and advanced cardiac life support as appropriate;
Prescreen cases requiring review by the Medical Director;
Participate in staff meetings, planning meetings, and other meetings, as needed;
Participate in QA/QI monthly meeting if needed.

Let Unicare Community Health Center be your choice for meaningful work that makes a difference in the community we serve.

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