Position Summary:
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Family Medicine Clinician to join the Refugee Health Assessment (RHA) Program at CCI Health Services. As a Family Medicine Clinician, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered, and comprehensive medical examinations to refugees and asylees of all ages. The position encompasses a range of responsibilities aimed at meeting the federal and state requirements for this program by addressing the unique healthcare needs of this population. As a Physician, you will need to be flexible, patient, and culturally humble when working with such a diverse patient population.
KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered primary care services to refugees and asylees of all ages.
• Conduct comprehensive medical examinations that screen for a wide range of infectious diseases and non-communicable diseases for each patient within a 90-day window frame as required by state and federal guidelines. This will include screenings and tests such as: HIV, lead, intestinal parasites, tuberculosis, hepatitis, and malaria.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements, best practices, and clinical guidelines in refugee health and integrate them into clinical practice.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring continuity of care and appropriate referrals to specialists.
• Educate and counsel patients and their families on preventive care, lifestyle modifications, and disease management strategies, tailored to their individual needs and circumstances.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including regular chart audits, patient satisfaction surveys, and compliance with relevant healthcare regulations and standards, along with state-based requirements for data collection and reporting.
• Facilitate learning opportunities in refugee health for other CCI staff as assigned.
• Actively contribute to a culturally diverse and inclusive work environment by fostering respect, understanding, and sensitivity towards patients and colleagues.
• May provide supervision for Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners and provide consultation to other providers at CCI.
• May instruct medical students and/or residents in procedures, diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Complete all required documentation and lab result review within CCI's electronic health record in a timely manner as required.
• Provides EMR and task coverage for other medical providers as needed.
• Ensures patient access to clinic services by working closely with care teams to ensure appropriate schedule utilization and a low no-show/late cancellation rate.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Refugee Health Assessment Program Medical Director or designee.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be in possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of MD (MD or Nurse Practitioner License)
• Board certification in Family Medicine.
• Valid and unrestricted medical license in the state of Maryland (CDS and DEA licenses).
• Current BLS certifications.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain medical concepts and treatment options to patients in a clear and compassionate manner.
• Strong commitment to cultural competence, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Knowledge of the structure of Federally Qualified Health Centers, a plus.
• Experience with electronic medical records required.
• Fluency in English is required; fluency in additional languages (i.e., Pashtu, Dari, Spanish, Haitian-Creole) is a plus.