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CentroMed

Non-profit health center delivering primary care

Family Physician

Physicians & SurgeonsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Antonio, TX, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate from a U.S.-approved medical school and complete the required internship and/or residency program.
  • Hold a license issued by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
  • Hold a current Physician's Permit and Controlled Substances Registration Certificate issued by the DEA.
  • Be eligible for Federal Tort Claims Act medical liability coverage.
  • Outpatient health care clinic experience is preferred.
  • Bilingual ability is preferred.
  • Complete pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, drug screen, education and prior employment verification, professional reference checks, and verification of eligibility and authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Provide quality primary health care to a diverse community-based patient population under the direction of the VP/Chief Medical Officer and consistent with professional medical standards.
  • Provide general physical examinations and medical evaluations to diagnose and treat a variety of illnesses and diseases.
  • Direct patient care in accordance with CentroMed’s approved scope of services.
  • Analyze test findings and process normal and abnormal laboratory results to diagnose patient health conditions; administer appropriate treatment plans and prescribe medications according to medical protocols.
  • Promote patient health by advising patients on diet, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  • Document and chart treatment modalities and preventive medicine in patients’ medical records in accordance with accepted medical protocols.
  • Refer patients to specialists when necessary, following guidelines established by the SVP/Chief Medical Officer and managed care contracts.
  • Work with medical staff to implement objectives and clinical outcome measures by Life Cycle Groups, identify community medical issues, and develop treatment plans.
  • Provide medical assistance to other physicians and mid-level providers as necessary, or cover patients when their regular treating physician is absent.
  • Keep the SVP/Chief Medical Officer informed of trends and increases in reported medical conditions and illnesses.
  • Maintain continuing medical education requirements for Texas licensure and board certification.
  • Follow infection control policies and procedures in the Centro del Barrio Infection Control Manual.
  • Follow hazardous materials policies and procedures in the Employee Safety Manual.
  • Participate in after-hours care, including patient calls and hospital coverage, and document that care appropriately.
  • Participate in the agency’s Quality Improvement Program.
  • Uphold CentroMed’s mission and values relating to ethics, integrity, safety, corporate responsibility, and objectives.
  • Maintain excellent internal and external customer service.
  • Follow all CentroMed policies and procedures.
  • Protect personal, confidential, and identifiable information and follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards and requirements to prevent unauthorized disclosure.
  • Assist with training new employees in their job duties as requested.
  • Perform duties in accordance with applicable safety and security standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • For Family Medicine, demonstrate competence with patients aged 0 and older; for Internal Medicine, demonstrate competence with patients aged 18 and older.
  • Work on-site as designated.

Desired Qualifications

  • Outpatient health care clinic experience.
  • Bilingual ability.

About the Company

CentroMed

Non-profit health center delivering primary care

CentroMed is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center that runs more than 20 clinics in the San Antonio area to provide primary care and related health services. Its care model centers on clinics offering family practice, pediatrics, women’s health, dental care, behavioral health, and HIV/AIDS services, serving underserved and low-income people regardless of their ability to pay, with funding from program fees, grants, and contributions; it accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The organization distinguishes itself through its community roots, broad service network, and partnerships with local health systems to expand access. Its goal is to increase access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for underserved communities by delivering comprehensive care through clinics and community collaborations.

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