Sacramento,
CA
94203
US
Posted: 09/12/2022
2022-09-12
2024-05-25
Job Number: 1141058
Job Description
​The ID/HIV Physician is
responsible for quality medical services to the patient population of
Sacramento. They specialize in the prevention and treatment of communicable
diseases. Ensures proper disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and
recovery.
Core Duties
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Responsible for
providing comprehensive care to patients living with HIV and management of
common and complex diseases.
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Maintain a clinic
panel inclusive of HIV, Hep C and Gender Affirming Care patients to
ongoing infectious disease oversight and primary care.
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Prescribe or
administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to
treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
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Diagnose and treat
acute illness, as well as chronic diseases and conditions, such as
hypertension, heart disease and diabetes.
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Explain procedures
and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
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Monitor patients'
conditions and progress, re-evaluating treatments as necessary.
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Exercise judgment
in establishing priorities of medical care and consult with and refer to
appropriate specialist regarding high risk or complex patients.
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Responsible for
ensuring quality medical care delivered to all patients.
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Responsible for
understanding and maintenance of Quality Improvement Program indicators as
directed by the Leadership for the medical department.
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Responsible for
understanding and complying with the Standards of Care and policies for
the Medical Clinic.
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Responsible for
understanding and complying with the implementation of medical clinic
policies to ensure appropriate medical follow-up of patients and medical
specialty referrals.
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Understands and
follows medical operations in compliance with applicable state and local
laws, regulations and policies.
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Understands and
monitors systems for compliance as necessary. Provides necessary and
timely communication to Medical Leadership when issues of compliance
arise, and complies with a corrective strategy.
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Understands and
follows policies and procedures relative to medical provider scheduling,
schedule changes, template development, etc., coordinating with efforts
with the Practice Manager. Promptly communicates problems and issues in
these areas to the Medical Leadership.
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Assists other
medical and general staff, in developing and designing new clinical
services, as appropriate to Our FQHC patient needs.
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Responsible for
attending all appropriate meetings as directed by the Medical Leadership.
Additional Duties
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Participate in work
groups, case conferences, task forces and committees to support ongoing
clinic functions. Foster communication and coordination within the clinic
and outside agencies by establishing professional working relationships
with others to facilitate the delivery of services to the patient.
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Assist with
training, orientation and clinical support for Fellows, new providers,
advance practice providers, and clinical support staff.
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Order or direct
ordering of drugs, solutions, and equipment and maintain accurate controls
and records for narcotic medications. Ensure that clinic staff maintains
observance of universal precautions.
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This position is
responsible for reporting suspicion of child, adult (including spouses),
elder, and dependent adult abuse as outlined in Penal Code, Section 11166,
Section 15630, and Section 1160
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Other duties as
assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR
EXPERIENCE AND OR LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
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Must be fully
licensed to practice in the state of California
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Board certified or
eligible in Infectious Disease preferred
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Board Certified in
Family Medicine or Internal Medicine with experience in the care of
persons living with HIV and within six months, become certified by the
American Academy of HIV Medicine.
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Possess a DEA
certificate
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Current CPR
Certificate
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Licenses required
for this position must be kept current, valid, and in good standing with
the presiding entity.
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Drivers License-
possible travel between locations
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