STAFF PHYSICIAN - ORANGE AND SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES, CA
Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: South, CA
Salary: $Not stated
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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Staff Physician - Orange and San Bernardino Counties, CA Job ID: RR20121710-59284 Employer Name: PPOSBC - Planned Parenthood of Orange & San Bernardino Counties, Inc.Description:PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF ORANGE AND SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIESORANGE AND SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES, CASTAFF PHYSICIANFull-time position to provide quality patient care including exams, treatment, education and counseling for patients in accordance with agency protocols. Assist the medical director as a liaison to community physicians and hospitals in Orange and San Bernardino Counties. To assist the medical director in overseeing high quality care to our patients throughout the affiliate.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:1. Adhere to agency’s policies, procedures and protocols. This may include successfully completing agency, regional and/or state certification requirements.2. Perform physical and gynecological examinations for female patients including review of medical history, screening for abnormalities, and performance and interpretation and/or ordering of laboratory tests.3. Perform genito-urinary exams of male patients in relation to testing and treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections. (Would not include if physician is an Ob/Gyn)4. Provide contraceptives.5. Provide Abortion referral and counseling as well as medical and surgical abortion services.6. Provide medical consultation to clinicians regarding the clinical management of specific patients.7. Provide telephone consultation to clinicians on evenings and weekends.8. Document patient data accurately and completely in the medical record.9. Evaluate and treat medical problems, ensuring follow-up and appropriate referrals as necessary.10. Educate and counsel patients in reproductive health issues.11. Participate in a team approach to patient care and deliver care in a professional, confidential and expeditious manner.12. Manage emergency situations as they arise in the health center, and consult with Medical Director as necessary.13. Orient new clinicians as requested.14. Participate in a regularly scheduled peer review process, as required.15. Attend medical meetings, as required.16. Meet productivity goals of the center.OTHER DUTIES:1. Assists the Medical Director in the development of PPOSBC medical policies and protocols.2. Assist the Medical Director in overseeing the pharmaceutical, laboratory and mid-level supervision processes of the affiliate.3. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Medical Director.OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:1. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are required.2. Ability to physically assist a patient in distress.3. Bilingual skills a plus.4. Proficiency with computers and typing skills.5. Accuracy and attention to detail essential.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.•Strong commitment to the mission, policies, goals and philosophy of Planned Parenthood.•Strong commitment to quality healthcare and excellent customer service.•Ability to relate to diverse communities.•Possess a warm and caring manner. •Ability to work cooperatively within a team approach and communicate and interact well with staff, volunteers and patients. •After orientation, must be capable of adjusting to patient flow per agency guidelines. •Ability to physically assist a patient in distress. •Maintain professional demeanor at all times.•Availability to work flexible hours and locations within PPOSBC as required. •May require on-call responsibility.•This position requires an employee to have a valid CA driver’s license, a reliable means of transportation and carry current auto insura
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