What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Healthcare Professional position at Family Health Centers of San Diego?
At Family Health Centers of San Diego, we are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Pediatric Healthcare Professional to join our team at our new La Mesa Family Health Center.
The ideal candidate will have experience in building a new pediatric practice and working independently. We offer full-time and part-time opportunities (minimum 4 days per week) with rotational Saturdays every 6-8 weeks, weekend newborn rounding at the hospital every 6-8 weeks, and phone-based call schedule (7 days) every 6-8 weeks.
Responsibilities:
- Provide caring, affordable, high-quality healthcare and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved persons.
- Complete all required documentation accurately, timely, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards and to comply with electronic medical record requirements.
- Follow FHCSD policies and procedures, including cooperating with the timely submission of credentialing and licensing paperwork; maintaining BLS certification; maintaining CME units based on the requirements of the specifying Board; attending all mandatory meetings; minimizing incident reports; using resources efficiently and practicing medicine in a cost-effective manner.
- Maintain FHCSD behavioral standards, including effective listening and communication skills and respectful interactions with colleagues and patients.
- Meet clinic site and organization needs in a reliable and flexible manner; prioritize work and make an effort to adhere to schedule.
- Participate in Clinical Outcomes Program and work towards meeting organizational targets for all metrics.
- Participate in administrative duties, including lab reports, charts, and medication refills reviewed and managed appropriately.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Supervise NP/PAs in a timely and responsive manner.
Requirements:
- Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County.
- Graduated from an accredited school of medicine.
- Three years of residency training in pediatrics.
- Board certification in pediatrics (or board eligible for new graduates).
- Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS).
- DEA license.
- Must possess current unrestricted license to practice in the State of California.
- Second language fluency in Spanish or Tagalog preferred.
Rewards:
- Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits.
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
- Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays.
- Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance.
- Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs.
We are proud to continue our mission today as we provide accessible services to over 210,000 patients across San Diego County. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.
