POSITION SUMMARY:  Improve the overall health of the people of Josephine County and expand the availability of health care by providing primary medical services at Siskiyou Community Health Center (SCHC) clinics in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations of the SCHC Board of Directors and administration.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Treats a mixed patient population across gender, age, and ethnicity, as well as insured and uninsured.
  • Examines patient to determine general physical condition. Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines.
  • Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on the patient’s condition.
  • Analyzes reports and findings and diagnoses conditions.
  • Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures. Orders inoculations and vaccinations for patients to immunize from communicable diseases.  Performs minor surgery.  Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for specialized treatment.
  • Advise patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
  • Records and/or signs off on physical findings and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition, in patient’s electronic chart (or written chart) in accordance with established standards.
  • Reports births, deaths, and outbreaks of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.
  • Participates in provider staff meetings to develop problem-solving techniques and acquire team-building skills. Participates in peer reviews.
  • Represents SCHC at conferences, meetings, and continuing education programs.
  • Supervises assigned Physician Assistants as requested or needed.
  • Serves as a resource to mid-level providers in the clinic as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Completion of accredited medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy program required. Board certification or board eligibility in the area of specialty (internists/pediatricians, family practice, obstetrics/gynecology) is required.  Family Practice specialty is strongly preferred.
  • Must be able to secure credentialing through identified agencies (Medicare, Medicaid, etc.)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITES:

  • Effective oral and written communication skills required. Keyboarding skills are required.
  • Previous experience working with underserved populations is highly desired.
  • Certification through the Drug Enforcement Agency and valid licensure in Oregon are required.
  • CPR/BLS certified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, carrying, sitting, and driving an automobile. Vision and hearing corrected to within normal range. Physical mobility within the clinic.

HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS:

  • Exposure to blood and body fluids. Exposure to infectious diseases and airborne pathogens.  Contact with sharp and contaminated instruments and needles.  Exposure to CRT.  Contact with patients and occasionally rude and/or angry encounters.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • 100% office-based.
  • Occasional evening or weekend work required. Periodic state and national travel.

MACHINES, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, and SUPPLIES USED:

  • Computer, printer, calculator, fax machine, copier, multi-line phone system, private automobile, and/or cellular phone. Dental instruments, equipment, needles, and dental, surgical, and other dental laboratory instruments.