Internal Medicine PhysiciannnJob DetailsnnJob LocationnnAdelante Healthcare West Phoenix - Phoenix, AZnnPosition TypennExemptnnDescriptionnnPOSITION SUMMARYnnPrimarily responsible for providing comprehensive primary health care services through the identification, management and/or referral of the health problems and maintenance of the clients health by means of preventive care and health promotion. Will perform assignments which can vary from routine to exceptional in nature and are carried out with minimal guidance in accordance with clinic office practices and procedures. Will comply with organization and department policies.nnEXPECTATIONSnnEvery Adelante employee will strive to maximize their performance and contribution to Adelante Healthcare and the community we serve every day. Employees are expected work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to quality, patient safety, employee engagement, innovation, and the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism and competence.nnOUR CORE VALUESnnExcellencennIntegritynnSustainabilitynnRespectnnCompassionnnQualificationsnnESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEnnGraduate of an accredited medical school programnnCompletion of an accredited United States Internal Medicine Residency programnnBoard certifiednnValid Arizona medical licensennValid DEA certificatennCurrent BLSnnDemonstrated understanding of clinical methods and techniquesnnAbility to meet and deal effectively with clients, associates and the general publicnnBasic business English, spelling and punctuation skillsnnBasic computer efficiencynnValid AZ driver’s licensennCommitment to the Adelante Healthcare mission, vision, and valuesnnCompetency in dealing with people of various cultures and social statusnnNONESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEnnThree (3) years of community health carennBilingual -English/SpanishnnElectronic Health RecordsnnThe qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job related selection or promotional criteria.nnPOSITION REPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIALnnHealth Care DeliverynnReports to the Chief Medical OfficernnProvide high quality health care services including the following:nnAccessible and available health services to patients 18 years of age and oldernnEducation of and effective communication with those served concerning the diagnosis and treatment of their medical conditions, appropriate preventive measures, and use of the health care systemnnTreatment that is consistent with clinical impressions and working diagnosesnnAppropriate, accurate and complete electronic medical record entries, in a timely mannernnAdequate and appropriate transfer of information for continuity of carennEvaluate patients in a timely, courteous and professional mannernnCompletes all required documentation for billing of services providednnPromote and demonstrate good customer service to both external and internal customersnnConsult, refer, and collaborate with other disciplines involved in the delivery of total patient carennAdvise management on performance deficiencies of medical auxiliary personnel (incl. M.A.s)nnAssume the role and duties of other clinical personnel, as necessarynnRotate call for emergencies in the evening, and on weekends and holidays as assignednnAttend continuing medical education (CME) programs (up to 40 CME hours per year) and provide a copy of the course completion certificate to the medical staff services department. Maintain credentialing and privileging in good standing.nnQuality Management/Risk ManagementnnDemonstrate evidence of continuing professional growth by involvement in quality improvement programs and the participation in peer review, medical record audits, continuing education, and the review of protocols and proceduresnnReview results of utilization and quality monitoring and participate in the analysis of servicesnnCommunicate necessary information to the Chief Medical Officer concerning operations and suggestions for improvementnnBe knowledgeable and adhere to all policies and procedures related to client servicesnnAssure compliance with rules and regulations as set forth by the Department of Health and Human Services and other contracted health care plansnnCommunity RelationsnnRepresent Adelante Healthcare (AHC) if requested in groups addressing the health care needs of the communitynnParticipate in the planning and development of new programs and services by identifying specific community health needs and programs to meet those needsnnAssist individuals and the community to assume responsibility for the prevention of illness and the promotion, maintenance and restoration of healthnnAct as a liaison and address community groups regarding AHC and its’ services, as requestednnUnderstand role in Disaster Plan and that safety is a condition of employmentnnParticipate in other activities such as health fairs, classes, and community eventsnnProfessional NetworkingnnAttend monthly provider meetings and combined staff meetingsnnParticipate and complete all required trainingnnDemonstrate skills and behaviors consistent with Language of CaringnnContribute to the training and proficiencies of clinical personnel, including medical students, in a culturally competent capacity. Work with the staff in a positive and constructive mannernnPromote collegial relationships with other clinical staff and providers in the communitynnProvide coverage for other Adelante sites, when necessarynnPerform other related duties as assignednnAdditional Duties and ResponsibilitiesnnOther duties as requested or assigned by the Chief Medical OfficernnPCMHnnAll employees are responsible for promoting and participating in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration to enhance the delivery of quality across the health care system. Employees should maintain an environment which supports and engages patients and co-workers in a caring team based model to promote wellness and improve health outcomes.nnAdherence to Compliance and Code of ConductnnAll employees are required to comply with Adelante Healthcare’s written standards, including its Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct, policies and procedures and reporting of any conduct that potentially violates Adelante’s legal or compliance requirements. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.nnPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTnnThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.nnPhysical demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit for long periods of time, is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb steps/stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; smell; manage stress as it relates to essential job functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance, and may occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.nnWork environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time when traveling to various clinic sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be subject to health hazards (contagious diseases, blood borne pathogens, etc.) when working in the clinic area.nnIn any organization or job, changes take place over time. Although an effort will be made to keep job-related information current, this is not an all-inclusive list of job responsibilities. Adelante Healthcare, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the business need arises. In compliance with EEOC 29 CFR part 1630, if the essential functions of this position cannot be performed in a satisfactory manner by the employee, further accommodations shall be made if it does not constitute undue hardships upon this organization.