Physician (Eastside A)

Nhcare • Riverside, CA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Eastside Health Center
1970 University Ave
Riverside, CA 92507, USA

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

As a private, non-profit 501(C)(3) community health organization, we serve over 350k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 77k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.

We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you.

ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE

As a Neighborhood Physician, you will be part of a Care Team that is focused on providing the very best in patient experience when it comes to receiving comprehensive medical care. Amazing patient experiences begin with amazing providers. Our patients know that every time they walk through our doors, they can expect quality treatment from professionals who care. Through our values of compassion, integrity, professionalism, collaboration, and going above and beyond, we ensure that all patients receive the very best care and support possible. Making a difference in our community is made possible by the strong members that comprise the Care Team for each patient. Alongside our Physicians, we have nurses, medical assistants, and scribes to ensure that our patients feel connected to their experience with Neighborhood.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Care:

Administers or prescribes treatments
Discusses potential side effects to medications and/or immunizations with patients
Promotes health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for disease prevention
Refers patients to medical specialists for consultant services for their well-being, as needed
Follows up with patients regarding progress in high-risk or emergency cases
Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to schools, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage

Provider and Team Support:

Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes by working in coordination with care teams
Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders
Assesses training needs and promotes developmental activities of medical staff

Clinical Administration:

Reviews patient files/records, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status
Elicits and records information about patient medical history
Examines patients for symptoms or physical information
Orders and executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition
Analyzes reports and findings of tests, examinations, and diagnoses to understand the patient’s current condition
Determines and prescribes patient medications, dosages, and schedules dependent on their conditions and allergies
Prescribes and administers vaccinations to immunize patients from communicable diseases
Documents patient visits, including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action
Stays informed of organizational activities and promote mission and goals
Reviews and responds to all forms of communication, such as emails, postal mail, voice mails
Functions at the highest level according to credentials and competency
Impacts patient experience by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy

Customer Relations:

Maintains professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the public
Cooperates in accomplishing department goals and objectives

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Doctorate in medicine is required
California Medical license in good standing is required
Valid DEA and CPR certification is required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing, and proofreading skills
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledgeable about and experience with family medicine
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent planning and organizational ability
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift/carry 10 lbs/weight
Ability to stand for long periods of time

COMPLIANCE (Safety & HIPAA)

Follows all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare’s Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and reports any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately
Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices
Follows all safety procedures and reports unsafe conditions
Uses appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury-free environment
Familiarity with the location of the nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits
Follows all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols
Maintains privacy of all patients, employee and volunteer information and accesses such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes
Complies with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations
Reports all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful

Neighborhood Healthcare requires employees to be fully vaccinated (including a booster dose) against COVID-19 and demonstrate proof of vaccination/booster upon hire or receive approval for an exemption based on a medical reason, disability, or religious belief. Proof of booster dose will be contingent upon booster eligibility.

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