The Staff Physician provides clinical case management support to staff providers and interfaces with management to provide clinical input on the development and implementation of policies and procedures. S/he provides primary and family planning care to SBFHC patients and performs duties that include, but are not limited to, the following:

Clinical Case Management

• Meet with staff providers on an on-going, regular basis to discuss clinical concerns and opportunities for care improvement.
• Complete a weekly summary sheet of Case Management meetings for incorporation in SBFHC’s quality assurance program.
• Provide as-needed consultation support to staff providers on issues relating to health care delivery.

Interface with Management

• Participate in management team meetings and provide input on general operational issues so as to improve the quality of health care delivery.

Direct Patient Care

• Perform patient assessment, physical examinations, order/perform necessary laboratory and diagnostic tests, proficiency testing, prescribe and dispense medications in compliance with SBFHC established medical protocols.
• Strictly adhere to universal precautions as established by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, DHS/OA and SBFHC.
• Demonstrate complete discretion when discussing patient information; adhere to strict standards regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and disclosure as required by HIPAA, California law and agency policy.
• Participate in monthly peer review/chart audit program.
• Complete documentation of client/patient findings and recommendations at the end of each visit according to established protocols.
• Complete clinical portion of diagnostic referral form and attach to medical record upon completion of patient visit.
• Document services provided on the superbill at the completion of each visit and attach form to the medical record.
• Maintain awareness of current clinical treatment and information in assigned area.
• Return/resolve patient phone calls within 48 hours of receipt and notes action taken in medical record.
• Perform patient care responsibilities in accordance with the appointment schedule. Inform Director of Clinical Operations when unforeseen issues occur and prevent the provision of timely patient care.
• Review and sign all diagnostic test reports. Note action taken on abnormal studies in designated area in the medical record.
• Manage client prescription refills on assigned day.
• Participate in staff/student practitioner training and inform support staff of clinical practice updates.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience – Valid license in state of California with no pending or previous disciplinary action from any state licensing entity; board certified in specialty; current DEA licensure; current health care provider CPR certification.

Knowledge – Of state-of-the-art medical scientific and treatment methods in area of specialty, awareness of current medical, educational and psychosocial intervention procedures.

Ability - To perform clinical responsibilities within the organization’s established guidelines in a organized, efficient manner; ability to relate and communicate well to all cultural and ethnic groups in the community; ability to work within a team setting and with volunteers; ability to support the goals of the organization; ability to be flexible with work schedules and sites; bilingual preferred.

Note: This description indicates in general terms the type and level of work performed and responsibilities held by the employee(s). Duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive.