Physician-OB/GYN

CLASSIFICATION: Salary, Exempt

LOCATION: Los Angeles

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for engaging in the practice of medicine in Obstetrics/Gynecology at designated sites, functioning as an extension of the Chief Medical Officer at a local level.

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Chief Medical Officer

JOB DUTIES: Responsible for performing the duties of a licensed physician such as the performance of diagnostic interviews, clinical examinations, evaluations, pharmaceutical prescribing, telephone consultations, preparation of clinical reports, and charting of individual patient medical records, including the following:

Provide reproductive health care in accordance with ACOG and CCCHC medical standards and guidelines.

Adhere to affiliate policies on professionalism, wait time in-clinic and on the phone, and the system for addressing client complaints.

Counsel patients on available pregnancy options and makes appropriate referrals when necessary.

Educate patients on all available contraceptive methods.

Prescribe all FDA approved methods of birth control, including Emergency Contraception, when medically appropriate.

Through supervisors, direct the work of medical, nursing, counseling, technical, and paramedic personnel in several health centers.

Arrange with other health care institutions and providers for provision of full range ambulatory and specialty services, and evaluate the quality of services provided.

Management of post op surgical OB/GYN wounds.

May refer patients for tubal ligation.

Serve as liaison with other CCCHC lead providers and the Chief Medical Officer.

Responsible for providing all services in a manner that meets or exceeds the community standard of practice and ethical requirements of the medical profession.

Attending staff meetings

Providing OB/GYN services for all patients of the clinics at various facilities as assigned.

Responsible for being credentialed with the hospitals CCCHC partners with for continuity of care compliance, as applicable.

Responsible for providing medical services to various facilities such as clinics and residential board and care facilities as assigned.

Responsible for complying with all policies, standards, and regulations of CCCHC and all governmental or medical regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over employee's and/or employer's practice of medicine.

Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of patient information and records in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, as well as in compliance with HIPAA and CCCHC policy.

Responsible for utilizing the medical forms and records provided by CCCHC, which shall remain the property of CCCHC

Responsible for providing in-service education of staff.

May be responsible for being the lead provider at designated sites, functioning as an extension of the Medical Director at a local level.

Read company emails daily and respond appropriately.

Complete reports and appropriate documentation, including billing and medical records, in a timely manner.

Consistently demonstrate and uphold CCCHC's principle of providing quality health and human services to the medically underserved and low-income populations in a culturally sensitive manner.

Punctuality and Attendance: This is an essential job duty for CCCHC's employees given the impact on patients.

All other duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes:

• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to plan and be organized.
• Ability to work well under pressure, take initiative and be flexible and cooperative.
• Self-motivated and independently productive.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and Company records.
• Ability to work effectively with both employees and managers.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Demonstrated proficiency in various PC applications, including E-mail, Microsoft Excel, Word, Internet, including electronic medical records and networking devices.
• Required to know, follow, and enforce safe work practices, and be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Medical Doctorate (M.D. or D.O), successful completion of residency program in Family Medicine or Obstetrics/Gynecology required.
• Board certified in Family Medicine or OB/GYN, or Board eligible
• Minimum of three years professional experience as an OB/GYN required.
• Ability to obtain hospital privileges required.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Central City Community Health Center offer a dynamic work environment with competitive salaries and benefits. Central City Community Health Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Central City complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.