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CentroMed

Non-profit health center delivering primary care

Family Medicine 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.
  • Complete the required internship and/or residency program.
  • Hold a license from the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
  • Have a current physician's permit and controlled-substances registration certificate issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
  • Be eligible for Federal Tort Claims Act medical liability coverage.
  • Complete pre-employment criminal background screening, drug screening, 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, with the role's scope focused on elder-care medicine.
  • Conduct general physical examinations and medical evaluations to diagnose and treat a variety of medical illnesses and diseases.
  • Direct patient care in accordance with the organization's approved scope of services.
  • Analyze laboratory findings, process normal and abnormal results, diagnose health conditions, and administer treatment plans and prescribe medications according to medical protocols.
  • Promote patient health by advising on diet, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  • Document treatment modalities and preventive medicine in patient charts according to accepted medical protocols.
  • Refer patients to specialists when necessary, following established guidelines and managed-care contracts.
  • Work with medical staff to implement clinical outcome measures, identify community medical issues, and develop treatment plans.
  • Provide medical assistance to other physicians and mid-level providers as needed, and cover patients when their regular treating physician is absent.
  • Inform the Chief Medical Officer of trends and increases in medical conditions and illnesses reported by patients.
  • Maintain continuing medical education requirements for Texas licensure and board certification.
  • Follow infection-control policies and procedures in the infection-control manual.
  • Follow hazardous-material 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 the organization's mission and values relating to ethics, integrity, safety, corporate responsibility, and objectives.
  • Maintain high standards of customer service for internal and external customers.
  • Follow all organizational policies and procedures.
  • Protect confidential and identifiable information and comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requirements.
  • Assist in training new employees in their duties when requested.
  • Perform duties in accordance with applicable safety and security standards.
  • Perform other assigned duties.

Desired Qualifications

  • Outpatient health-care clinic experience is preferred.
  • Bilingual ability is preferred.

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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