Impact Lives, Impact Community
Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 62 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 417,000 visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.
Job Roles
- Completes all required documentation accurately, timely and thoroughly in accordance with department standards and to comply with electronic medical record requirements, including medication reconciliation, finalizing notes, clearing out personal pool, and participating in clinic pool.
- Follows FHCSD policies and procedures, including (but not limited to), cooperating with the timely submission of credentialing and licensing paperwork; maintaining CME units based on the requirements of the specifying Board; attending all mandatory meetings; minimizing incident reports; using resources efficiently and practicing medicine in a cost-effective manner.
- Maintains FHCSD behavioral standards, including (but not limited to), effective listening and communication skills and respectful interactions with colleagues and patients.
- Maintains a productivity expectation of 2.74 patients per hour.
- Maintains satisfactory peer reviews: able to assess medical information including pathophysiology, patient presentation, differential diagnosis, etc., in order to facilitate health promotion and disease prevention.
- Meets clinic site and organization needs in a reliable and flexible manner; prioritizes work and makes an effort to adhere to schedule. Uses resources wisely and practices medicine in a cost-effective manner.
- Participates in administrative duties, including lab reports, charts, and medication refills reviewed and managed appropriately.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations
- Graduate from an accredited school of medicine.
- Must possess current unrestricted Physician and Surgeon license to practice in the State of California, if applicable.
- Board certified in area of specialty.
- Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County, to locations that may have limited access to public transportation; proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Licensed for a minimum of 3 years; No more than 2 violations and/or accidents within 3 years; No vehicle related suspensions/reinstatements; No DUI, reckless or felony Driving within 7 years.
Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)
- 1 year experience working with underserved, low-income persons, or homeless persons preferred.
- Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups.
- Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation).
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) capabilities strongly desired.
- Cultural and linguistic sensitivity to populations served required.
- Knowledge of and ability to take a detailed medical history.
- Must possess a demonstrated commitment to community medicine.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment
Bending (neck): FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
Bending (waist): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
Carrying 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
Carrying 11 - 25 lbs: NEVER
Carrying 25 - 50 lbs: NEVER
Carrying 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER
Carrying 75 lbs: NEVER
Climbing (ladder): NEVER
Climbing (stairs): RARELY (0-1 HRS)
Driving: To drive from one clinic or another, or in the community: INCIDENTAL DRIVING (LESS THAN 3 DAYS/WEEK)
Exposure to blood borne pathogens and biohazards: YES
Exposure risk to aerosol-transmitted diseases-YES
Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals: Office and medical supplies.
Fine manipulation: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
Kneeling: RARELY (0-1 HRS)
Lifting 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
Lifting 11 - 25 lbs: NEVER
Lifting 25 - 50 lbs: NEVER
Lifting 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER
Lifting over 75 lbs: NEVER
Power Grasping: RARELY (0-1 HRS)
Pulling 0 - 10 lbs: NEVER
Pulling 11 - 25 lbs: NEVER
Pulling 25 - 50 lbs: NEVER
Pulling 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER
Pulling over 75 lbs: NEVER
Pushing 0 - 10 lbs: NEVER
Pushing 11 - 25 lbs: NEVER
Pushing 25 - 50 lbs: NEVER
Pushing 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER
Pushing over 75 lbs: NEVER
Reaching (above shoulder level): RARELY (0-1 HRS)
Reaching (below shoulder level): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
Repetitive use of hand: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
Simple Grasping: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
Sitting: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
Standing: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
Twisting: RARELY (0-1 HRS)
Use of Personal Protective Equipment: Face Shield, goggles, masks, gloves, lab coats, and safety needles.
Walking: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
Working around equipment and machinery: Office equipment
Ages of Patients Served: ADOLESCENT (13 - 18 YRS), ADULT (19 - 64), CHILD (2 - 12 YRS), GERIATRIC (65+), TODDLER (3 MOS - 2 YRS)
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses.
$111,000 - $145,000
If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)
