Pediatrician Jobs In San Francisco For Mission Neighborhood Health Center

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The Pediatrician will be responsible for the medical services and the health supervision and maintenance of all children and young adults, from ages 0 to 21 years. Included are the diagnosis, treatment, and clinical management of acute illnesses and chronic diseases in children. The Pediatrician may supervise the care given by Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and other team members of the Pediatric Clinic.

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Essential Functions & Responsibilities

The Pediatrician has the following responsibilities and duties:

• Assumes direct responsibility for the health care of children and adolescents, including well baby visits, physical exams, and frequently occurring acute illnesses and chronic diseases of children.
• Provides ambulatory preventative medical services in accordance with community national Standard of Practice, AAP, and DHHS guidelines.
• Provides treatment for acute and chronic medical conditions according to AAP standards.
• Provides ambulatory medical services for acute, chronic conditions as well as preventive services and health education to adolescents in our Teen Clinic in accordance with AAP and community guidelines
• May participate in the evening “On Call” services or serve as a backup if needed and agreed upon.
• Provides continuity of care for hospitalized and referred patients according to health center protocols.
• Maintains staff credentialing and medical board licensing requirements
• Reviews or delegates all urgent/critical laboratory results if the ordering provider is not available. Completes all patient charting and patient billing encounters/charges in a timely manner.
• Provides care to patients and helps departments achieve and improve clinical quality measures.
• Orders Immunizations per ACIP guidelines.
• Participates in other Committees/Meetings as directed by supervisor (department meetings).
• Support process improvement initiatives that enhance Team-Based Care and PCMH recognition.
• Works with Nurse Clinic Managers to maintain the quality performance of medical assistants and efficient clinic flow
• Is responsible for monitoring and as needed, improving clinical of all clinical operations metrics, including provider productivity.
• Provides all clinical services as described above depending on organizational needs across all sites including satellite clinics.
• Participates in consultation, supervision, and preceptorship of mid-level practitioners, pediatric residents, and medical students as desired only.
• Provides clinical consultation by telephone to midlevel providers at satellite clinics.
• Is responsible for ADP/Payroll requirements for all direct reports bi-monthly and as needed for grant funding allocation to payroll
• May be assigned to other departmental or clinic-wide l projects as assigned by the Medical Director.
• Shares Telephone On-Call Service Responsibilities.
• Completes chart documentation and encounter submission in a timely manner

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Requirements

The Pediatrician should have the following skills, education, and requirements:

• Bilingual in Spanish/English required.
• Valid California Medical License and current DEA License.
• Board-certified or Board eligible and residency training in Pediatrics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, and Internet Explorer.
• Experience with Practice Management Systems and Electronic Health Record Systems

Who We Are: The Mission Neighborhood Health Center (MNHC) is a non-profit, multi-site community health organization offering comprehensive health services in the Mission and Excelsior Districts of San Francisco. We offer primary health care services including adult medicine, pediatrics, behavioral health, family planning, OB/GYN, HIV, homeless services, optometry, and dental services. We advocate for health equity and deliver innovative, high-quality services responsive to the neighborhoods and diverse communities we serve with a focus on the Latino Spanish-Speaking Communities.

Our compassionate and dedicated team of health professionals is committed to providing respectful, culturally-sensitive care that contributes to the well-being of our patients and their families. We work together with patients to obtain a holistic view of their needs addressing their medical concerns as well as life challenges that may be impacting their health. Patients receive care, support, and preventative education and facilitated referrals to specialists and community services.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance – MNHC pays 90-100% based on the plan
• Dental and Vision Insurance – free to the employee
• Flex Spend Accts for health & dependent care expenses
• Life Insurance – free basic policy plus the voluntary option
• Vacation – 3 weeks (4 weeks after 5 years)
• 12 Paid Holidays plus your birthday!
• Paid Educational Leave
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Contribution
• DEA Licenses – MNHC pays for your renewal
• CME – $500 per year