Pediatrician (Clinical Lead) Position Available In Dorchester, South Carolina

Job Description:

Description:

Provide or arrange for comprehensive primary careservices in a primary medical care ambulatory clinic setting,including laboratory and diagnostic workup, and specialtyreferrals.

Works independently using his or her best professionaljudgment while practicing medicine at FHCN within his or her scopeof practice. Works interdependently with other health careproviders and health care staff in a team environment.

Perform minoroutpatient procedures in accordance with FHCNcredentialing/privileging policy.

Provide consultation to otherclinic providers either in person or by telephone.

Consult with andcoordinate patient care with clinic physicians, covering communityprimary care physicians, specialists, pharmacists, nurses, or otherhealth care professionals as appropriate.

Assess patient needs andarrange for specialty referrals, diagnostic and in-patient care andmake appropriate referrals for service.

Responsible for accurate,timely, and complete documentation in patient records in accordancewith FHCN policy.

Provide patients and family members withcounseling and education regarding health maintenance, diseaseprevention, diagnosis, treatment, and need for follow up asappropriate during each patient visit. Verify and document that thepatient understands diagnosis, treatment and follow uprecommendations.

Renders care to FHCN patients in accordance withquality and standards as are established by FHCN, the standards ofcare prevailing in the community, applicable law, and according tostate and federal grant requirements for non-discriminationregardless of status, race, sex, religion, national origin,handicap, age, or ability to pay.

Provide clinical supervision andappropriate training of ancillary health care staff to assurequality of care for FHCN patients in coordination with ClinicOperations Managers and nursing staff.

Participate in FHCN QualityImprovement activities including Chronic Care Collaborativeprograms, immunization improvement initiatives, pharmacy formularydevelopment and utilization, and any other medical staff committeeactivities relating to peer review, risk management or developmentof clinical policies and procedures.

Participate in audits asrequired by state and national accreditation entities in order forFHCN to meet and maintain all necessary standards andrequirements.

Maintenance of credentials essential for practice, toinclude licensure, certification and CME.Attend all required staffmeetings, provider meetings, and participate in FHCN committees ortask force activities as directed by Medical Director.

Performsafter hours call and care on weekends when scheduled.

AdvocacyTreatall patients with dignity and respect.

Provide excellent customerserviceConform to HRSA and HIPAA regulationsPHI (Patient HealthInformation) ComplianceAbility to function effectively as a teammember and facilitate completion of tasks.

Experience in FQHC(Federally Qualified Health Center) industry preferredRequiresstrong organizational skills, problem solving and analyticalskills.

Must be computer literate in accounting software excel, wordand outlook.

Able to exercise sound judgment and discretion inmanaging patient and employee issues.

Requirements:

Graduation froman accredited medical school with a degree of Doctor ofMedicine.

Must be Board Eligible/Certified.

Minimum of five years ofexperience in pediatric medicine.

Licensure& Privileges:

Mustpossess current, valid unrestricted license to practice medicine inthe State of SC.Must have current, valid unrestricted DEAregistration. Must be able to be continuously insurable by FHCNsprofessional malpractice carriers at reasonable rates. Must be ableto participate in and maintain eligibility to receive reimbursementfor services from both public and private health care insurers asrequired by FHCN.by Jobble