Essential Functions

1. Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow- up procedures;                   .
2. Administers or orders diagnostic tests, blood work, and interprets test results;
3. Performs therapeutic procedures such as immunizations, injections, and managing infection;
4. Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with medical director concerning appropriate treatment;
5. Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients and records progress;
6. Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations;
7. Provides health education regarding health maintenance especially in the realm of STD prevention;
8. Prescreens cases requiring review by the Medical Chief Office;
9. Participates in staff meetings, planning meetings and other meetings as needed;
10. Participates in the program's ongoing quality assurance monito ring.

Non-Essential Functions

• As directed by the Chief Medical Officer, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives

Professional Requirements

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Maintain current license, DEA registration and BLS certification.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience required
• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of modem medicine related to public health services; general knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to public health;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with men and women of diverse races, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment

Training, Education and Licensure:

• Current California license to practice medicine within the state
• Board-Certified or Board eligible
• Current BLS certification

Travel

• Will be travelling to other clinic’s sites to work or attend meetings
• Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, and repetitive motions
• Pushing and pulling objects up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent wrist, hand and finger dexterity to perform fine motor function without tremor.
• Full range of body motion including twisting body, pushing, pulling
• Position requires light to moderate work with 25 lb. maximum weight to lift and carry.
• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing

Work Schedule

• 40 hours per week.  Monday – Friday; 9am – 6pm. Possible Saturdays: 9am – 3pm.

Working Conditions

• Non-Ionizing Radiation (microwaves, sun)
• Hazardous Exposure (chemical [E.G. Latex] and infectious)