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Responsibilities

Provides primary healthcare services for patients and families, focusing on wellness and health promotion. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values.

+ Provide comprehensive primary care within the regulatory guidelines set by the State of California and Rural health Clinic Code of Federal Regulations including performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and prescribing and minister medical treatments and medication; collaborate/supervise with the nurse practitioner/physician assistant in order to plan and coordinate patient care

+ Determine routine medical orders

+ Participate in the development, execution and annual review of the written policies/procedures covering the services provided; participate in annual review of patient health records and utilization review studies of the Clinic services

+ Maintain confidentiality of PHI and ensure patient's right to privacy

+ Obtain a health history and access the stated health of the patient in order to determine health care needs and document findings in the medical record

+ Orient, evaluate and provide supervision/collaboration of the physician assistant/nurse practitioner

+ Perform complete screening examinations and routine examinations that reflect the nature of the patient visit, supports the diagnosis and plan and promotes good health

+ Order, perform and interpret routine laboratory tests; notify patients of results as appropriate

+ Assess information and/or symptoms of patient by phone and prescribing treatment or referral to other appropriate resources if indicated

+ Consult and instruct patients regarding care to facilitate recovery and promote patient self-care at home. Encourage wellness and restoration through continued follow-up care

+ Refer patients for specialized care, evaluation and diagnostics based upon identified need

+ Maintain a system for accurately recording and reporting patient conditions in the medical records; assure medical records are transferred as required when patients are referred; participate in an annual review for quality completeness

+ Is present in the Clinic at least once every two (2) weeks

Qualifications

Minimum Required:

+ At least one year experience in General Medicine

Education:

+ Graduate of an approved medical school Completed internship and/or residency Demonstrated insurability for professional liability

+ Licensed as a physician in the state of California

Special Skills:

+ Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to make quality independent decisions

Overview

Mark Twain Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. Mark Twain Medical Center opened on August 26 1951 and is located in beautiful San Andreas California. Since opening Mark Twain has provided the highest quality health care for all those needing medical care in Calaveras County. We offer care expert staff and state-of-the-art equipment to meet the growing needs of our community and are committed to the values of dignity collaboration justice stewardship and excellence.

Pay Range

$303.41- $750.25 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.