Medical Doctor / D.O. - Spanish Bilingual

Job Posted 12/19/2024
Kheir Clinic
Los Angeles, CA 90010
United States
Category Healthcare
Full-Time
Job Description
Kheir Center is committed to providing culturally and linguistically-sensitive quality healthcare and human services to the underserved and uninsured residents of Los Angeles.

Kheir Center was established in 1986 to serve as a bridge between low-income, recently-immigrated, non-English speaking Korean community and local health and social service providers. Today, Kheir is a broad-based agency and Federally Qualified Health Center providing comprehensive health care for a diverse population through its Community Clinics, Adult Day Health Care Center and Patient Resources Department.

Summary Statement:

Physicians are integral members of the clinical team. The Physician provides cost-effective services to low-income families and individuals, with a special focus on providing culturally and linguistically appropriate health and wellness services to the residents of the community. The Physician must be committed to delivering timely, efficient, quality medical care to all patients in a professional, caring, and ethical manner.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Performs history and physical examinations on adults. Physical exams include new patient physicals, annual check-ups, pre-employment, etc.
  • Performs Pap smears, breast examinations, and other medical services as needed.
  • Counsels for birth control and prescribes as appropriate.
  • Gathers complete medical history and performs a physical exam on each client.
  • Provides treatment for and documents various related diseases.
  • Prescribes medications, as deemed appropriate.
  • Reviews results of lab tests, diagnostic imaging, referral/consultant reports and arranges appropriate follow-up.
  • Provides for the provision of health education and appropriately documents all health education.
  • Addresses miscellaneous medical questions in the absence of the Medical Director.
  • Participates in Provider, Practice Management, and Quality Control meetings.
  • Participates in chart review and quality assurance activities as detailed in the Quality Assurance policies and procedures.
  • Specifically responsible for chart review, lab review and communication with consultants.
  • Provides clinical supervision when Medical Director is absent.
  • Responds to, and documents all Unusual Occurrences involving patient care. Responds to and documents all patient complaints and reports to the Medical Director and COO.
  • Responds to calls from pharmacies regarding prescriptions and refills, physicians, and patients requiring medical advice.
  • Collaborates with the office staff for appropriate and timely arrangements for presenting patients whose scheduled providers are absent. Assists in training of support staff.
  • Renders a full schedule of patients under the following appointment guidelines: (i) 30 minutes for New Patient physicals, (ii) 15 minutes for follow-up= returning patient visits, and walk-in patient visits (iii) 30 minutes for select complicated patient appointments as designated by Kheir leadership, and (iv) extended appointment times for select procedure types, as applicable to the provider (ie. IUD insertion, colposcopy).
  • Participates in after-hour call support rotation.
  • Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • Valid California Provider License; Board-Certified MD or DO
  • First Aid / CPR Certificate
  • Knowledge of nursing process and medical model, health and physical assessment, medical diagnosis and appropriate treatments
  • Ability to perform emergency resuscitation.
  • Knowledge of sanitation practices, proper nutrition, and related programs
  • Skill in written and verbal communication
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public, and ability to manage and lead clinic operations.
  • Bilingual in English/Hindi required
  • Compassion for the health of the underserved and uninsured communities
  • Experience in community clinic setting preferred but not required.

BENEFITS:
  • 100% Employer Sponsored Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Paid time off
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Referral program

SCHEDULE:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

WORK SETTING:
  • Clinic
  • In-person

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $230,000.00 - $270,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • 403 (b)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):
  • What is your expected salary range?
  • Why are you interested in this job?

Education:
  • Doctorate (Preferred)

Experience:
  • Clinician: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Community Clinic Setting: 1 year (Preferred)
  • EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
  • First Aid and CPR: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
  • Board Certified MD (Preferred)
  • California Provider (Preferred)
  • DEA (Preferred)

Work Location: In person
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