Medical Provider en OUTSIDE IN

Description

Provide primary care to a diverse population of homeless and low-income adolescents and adults in a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides both acute and chronic care at Outside In’s Medical Clinic and through Mobile Medical Outreach.

Essential Duties

• Provide outstanding acute and chronic care to low income children and adults who have   limited resources

• Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary provider team (allopathic, naturopathic, acupuncturist, dentists) at OI to provide innovative and evidence-based care

• Maintain specialized clinical skills as applicable, e.g., minor procedures and biopsies, pelvic exams, blood draws

• Provide medications management for low acuity mental health patients in conjunction     with behavioral health and psychiatric consultation as appropriate for a primary care setting

• Maintain a panel of Suboxone opiate replacement therapy patients in conjunction with the agency’s alcohol and drug treatment case management program (may obtain waiver after employed)

• Share after-hours call with other staff practitioners

• Meet all clinical obligations of the Health Center’s medical practice: CLIA medical, HIPAA, State and Federal regulations, etc.

• Participate in the Health Center’s Quality Improvement and care delivery changes in coordination with regional health reform initiatives

• Fully participate in the Clinic and medical staff development through involvement in service evaluations, health care plans, chart reviews, and program development

• Act as a resource and communicate appropriate knowledge, skills, and conduct

• Maintain a high level of quality, accuracy, and ethical behavior

• Prioritize customer service and satisfaction

• Master the Health Center’s electronic medical record and other technologies supporting  quality patient care and disease management.

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• State Board recognized medical education

• Oregon State license

• Board certification or Board eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine

• Experience in the provision of Primary Care with this population is highly desirable

• Supports agency mission and goals

• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

Technical Requirements:

• EPIC

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Windows Server

Working Conditions

This job is located in a standard office environment. There is some exposure to outdoor weather while walking to surrounding sites.

Physical Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.

• Standing, sitting, walking, on a regular basis.

• Regular use of hands and fingers to type.

• Talking and hearing is required on a regular basis. 

• Occasional driving, climbing, balancing, reaching, kneeling, crouching, stooping and lifting