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CentroMed
Non-profit health center delivering primary care
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New Braunfels, TX, USA
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- Education: Graduate from a U.S. approved Medical School Completion of required Internship and/or Residency Program Licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
- Experience: Outpatient Health Care clinic preferred
- Other: Current Physician's Permit Controlled Substances Registration, Certificate issued by DEA Must be eligible for Federal Torts Claim Act medical liability coverage
- Provides general physical examinations and makes medical evaluations to diagnose and treat a variety of medical illnesses and diseases of the human body.
- Directs patient care in accordance with CentroMed’s approved scope of services.
- Analyzes test findings and processes all "normal" and "abnormal" lab results to diagnose the patient's health condition. Administers appropriate treatment plans and prescribes medications to treat the patient's medical condition as indicated by medical protocols.
- Promotes health among patients by advising patients on diet, hygiene and disease prevention.
- Documents and charts all treatment modalities administered and preventive medicine prescribed in patient's medical chart in accordance with accepted medical protocols.
- Makes referrals to specialists when necessary for treatment of medical conditions following guidelines established by the SVP/Chief Medical Officer and managed care contracts.
- Works as a member of the medical staff in implementing the objectives and the Clinical Outcome measures by Life Cycle Groups. Works as a member of the medical staff in identifying the medical issues of the community and to develop best treatment plans. Provides medical assistance to other Physicians and mid-level providers as necessary or provides coverage for patients in the absence of their regular treating physician.
- Keeps SVP/Chief Medical Officer informed of trends and increases in numbers of medical conditions and illnesses being reported by patients.
- Keeps up with CME requirements for Texas License and Board Certification.
- Abides by infection control policies and procedures as dictated in the Centro del Barrio Infection Control Manual.
- Abides by policies and procedures on hazardous materials as dictated in the Employee Safety Manual.
- Participates in after hour care, to include patient calls and hospital coverage. Appropriately documents such care.
- Participates in the agency’s Quality Improvement Program.
- Understands and upholds CentroMed’s mission and values relating to ethics, integrity, safety, corporate responsibility and objectives
- Actively participates in maintaining high levels of excellent customer service internally and externally
- Abides by all policies and procedures set forth by CentroMed
- Ensures the protection and security of all personal, confidential and identifiable information in a professional and responsible manner and caries out all measures to prevent from unauthorized disclosures. Demonstrating and maintaining the standards and requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Assists in training new employees in performing their job duties as requested.
- Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
- Performs other duties assigned.
- Work must be performed on-site as designated
- Family Medicine demonstrates competence with patients aged 0 and older
- Internal Medicine demonstrates competence with patients aged 18 and older
- Bilingual (preferred)
CentroMed is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, women's health, pediatrics, and HIV/AIDS care across more than 20 sites in the San Antonio area. Its services are designed for underserved and low-income residents, with care available regardless of ability to pay, funded by program service fees, federal grants, and private contributions, and it accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The organization began in 1971 as a counseling program and expanded over the years to medical, dental, and OB-Gyn/perinatal clinics, building partnerships with local health systems to extend access. CentroMed aims to increase access to affordable, comprehensive healthcare through a network of clinics and community partnerships, serving a broad client base including families, homeless individuals, and vulnerable populations.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Expanded to Stone Oak, Cibolo Valley, New Braunfels serving suburbs.
- Served 121,000 patients in 2022 via Medicare, Medicaid, grants.
- Partners with Methodist Healthcare, University Health, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa.
What critics are saying
- 2023-2024 breaches exposed 750,000 records, lawsuits seek millions.
- University Health free clinics capture low-income patients in Bexar.
- Texas cuts FQHC Medicaid rates 15% July 2026 slashing revenue.
What makes CentroMed unique
- CentroMed founded 1971 by Dr. Ernesto Gomez targeting Mexican-American communities.
- Operates 23 San Antonio clinics including Haven for Hope for homeless.
- Offers in-house pharmacy, labs, HIV PrEP, extended 7 PM hours.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Wellness Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation