JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Physician
CLASSIFICATION: Salary, Exempt
LOCATION: Clinic Provider
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for engaging in the practice of medicine in the area of Family
Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics or Obstetrics/Gynecology at
designated sites, functioning as an extension of the Medical Director
and/or the Chief Medical Officer at a local level.
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Chief Medical Officer
JOB DUTIES:
Responsible for performing the duties of a licensed physician such as the performance of diagnostic
interviews, clinical examinations, evaluations, pharmaceutical prescribing, telephone consultations,
preparation of clinical reports, and charting of individual patient medical records, including the following:
1. Responsible for providing all services in a manner that meets or exceeds the community standard of practice
and ethical requirements of the medical profession.
• Responsible for answering after-hour calls for all sites on a rotational basis.
• Attending staff meetings
• All related travel, record keeping, charting and other services related to the services described above
(hereinafter referred to as "Medical Services").
2. Providing out-patient hospital services for all patients of the clinics at various facilities as assigned.
3. Responsible for being credentialed with the hospitals CCCHC partners with for continuity of care compliance.
4. Responsible for providing medical services to various facilities such as clinics and residential board and care
facilities as assigned.
5. Responsible for complying with all policies, standards, and regulations of CCCHC and all governmental or
medical regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over employee's and/or employer's practice of medicine.
6. Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of patient information and records in accordance with
applicable state and federal laws, as well as in compliance with CCCHC policy.
7. Responsible for utilizing the medical forms and records provided by CCCHC, which shall remain the property
of CCCHC.
8. Responsible for providing in-service education of staff.
9. Responsible for providing other health services or procedures as requested from time to time by CCCHC.
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10. May be responsible for being the lead provider at designated sites, functioning as an extension of the Medical
Director at a local level.
11. Complete reports and appropriate documentation, including billing and medical records, in a timely manner.
12. Consistently demonstrate and uphold CCCHC's principle of providing quality health and human services to the
medically underserved and low-income populations in a culturally sensitive manner.
13. All other duties as assigned.
Special Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes:
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to plan and be organized.
• Ability to work well under pressure, take initiative and be flexible and cooperative.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and Company records.
• Ability to work effectively with both employees and managers.
• Ability to convey a positive and professional image to patients and employees.
• Demonstrated proficiency in various PC applications, including E-mail, Microsoft Excel, and Word,
Internet, and networking devices.
• Required to know, follow, and enforce safe work practices, and be aware of company policies and
procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations.
• Reliable transportation, automobile insurance, and current CA Driver License.
Education and Experience Requirements
• Graduation from an accredited Medical School & Residency program for Physician required.
• Board certified in California as a physician required.
• English Required.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• Board certification in Family Practice other primary care discipline desirable.
Working Conditions
Normal clinic environment with:
• Walking and standing for extended periods of time,
• Reaching, twisting, stooping, visual acuity corrected to normal range, hand-eye coordination, grasping
with fingers, hearing within normal range, sense of touch, gripping tightly required for operation of tests
and measures and performance of other essential functions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while also being tactful, diplomatic, and empathetic.
• Ability to organize, schedule work effectively, and work independently without supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with patients, customers, managers and other levels of
personnel, in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain composure under conditions of urgency and/or time constraint.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Commitment to quality healthcare and excellent customer service.
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Acknowledgment of Receipt of the Job Description for Physician Position:
Statement of the Position Holder:
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I accept the accountabilities of this position and agree to produce the results, perform the work and
meet the standards set forth in this Position Agreement.
Printed Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Statement of the Position Holder's Supervisor:
I agree to provide a working environment, necessary resources and appropriate training to enable the
accountabilities of this position (results, work, and standards) to be accomplished.
Printed Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________
Copies of Acknowledgment of Receipt: 1) To Employee and 2) Employee's Personnel file