Family Medicine Clinician

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Family Medicine Clinician provides direct patient care commensurate to their training and experience, and in collaboration with CCI staff members. The care provided is appropriate for an out-patient, primary care community health center with a multicultural, multilingual patient population.

KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients.
• Provide treatment to minors with or without accompanying parents.
• Adhere to evidence-based medical guidelines and standards approved by CCI's Board and Performance Improvement Committee.
• Complete electronic medical records in expected time frames.
• Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities and audits.
• Attend and participate in meetings and/or committees, as necessary and/or required by CCI.
• Participate in additional medical projects as assigned.
• May provide consultation to other providers at CCI.
• May instruct medical students and/or residents in procedures for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries.
• Flexibility to work at any CCI location assigned.
• Working on-site is an essential duty for the job.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer or designee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and practice of medicine (including preventive care and acute/chronic disease management).
• Knowledge of the state and federal laws pertaining to medicine and to community health centers.
• Knowledge of the structure and function of community health centers.
• Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients, and the public.
• Computer skills required. Knowledge/experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) is a plus.
• Flexibility to work at different CCI locations.
• Demonstrate a special interest in community medicine.
• The ability to speak and write English fluently. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be in possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of MD.
• Maryland CDS and DEA licenses.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Board Certification preferred. Board eligibility is required.
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and community.