ENDOCRINOLOGIST

Axis Community Health; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 193,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer"s

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Axis Community Health in Pleasanton, CA seeks a part-time Endocrinologist to provide ambulatory endocrinology care and co-manage patients with primary care providers. The role emphasizes evidence-based guidelines, collaboration with nurses and staff, and adherence to Axis policies.

The ideal candidate will hold an MD/DO/MBBS, CA license, and fellowship in endocrinology, with ABIM eligibility or certification. Bilingual English/Spanish is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• MD/DO/MBBS degree from a recognized university.
• Minimum three years in outpatient primary care or subspecialty setting.
• California medical license in good standing and DEA license.
• Residency in internal medicine; endocrinology fellowship completed.
• ABIM board certification or eligibility with exam date.
• Strong documentation skills and EHR experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct medical ambulatory endocrinology care within scope of practice.
• Conduct consultation and co-management with primary care providers.
• Educate patients about diagnoses, treatment, and prognosis.
• Maintain accurate medical records per Axis policies and timelines.
• Participate in credentialing, privileging, and health plan enrollment.

Skills

EHR proficiency

Epic EMR experience

Bilingual English/Spanish desirable

Interpersonal skills

Education

MD/DO/MBBS degree

California medical license

DEA license

Internal medicine residency

Endocrinology fellowship

ABIM board certification or eligibility

Tools

Epic EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Pleasanton, CA 94588, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $120.00 - $140.00 Hourly, Company Description: Axis Community Health, a nonprofit established in 1972, provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 15,000 individuals across all age groups in the Tri-Valley area. The mission of Axis Community Health is to provide quality, affordable, accessible and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community.

Our mission is rooted in delivering high-quality patient care, encompassing primary healthcare, mental health support, and dental services. We are committed to ensuring access to essential healthcare services for every member of our community, irrespective of financial status, living situation, or insurance coverage.

Job Summary

The staff Endocrinologist is a board-certified physician who will conduct consultation and co-management of patients with the primary care provider. This role includes providing direct patient care within their board-certified specialty, adhering to best practices and evidence-based guidelines. Additionally, the endocrinologist will collaborate with support staff, including medical assistants, registered nurses, and clinic operations management, to ensure efficient team-based care.

Qualifications

• M.D., D.O., or M.B.B.S. degree from a recognized, accredited university is required.
• Minimum three (3) years of working in an outpatient primary care or subspecialty setting.
• Current valid California medical license in good standing and current DEA license.
• Completion of an accredited residency program in internal medicine.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship in endocrinology.
• Board certification through the ABIM or board eligibility with a set date to take board exam is required.
• Ability to keep accurate, clear and legible records. Ability to work with Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Experience with Epic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, or proficiency in other languages, is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, employee relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing, business communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and must positively represent the organization at all times.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships.
• Must be able to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Must be able to be at work regularly and on time.
• Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently or in a group setting.
• A can-do attitude, attention to detail, with the ability to organize.
• Ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute (WPM) with minimal errors.
• Must have good computer skills using Microsoft Office and the ability to use Axis departmental systems.
• Must be able to use office equipment (i.e. copier, fax, etc.).
• Must be available to work a part-time schedule of 4-8 hours per week (0.1-0.2 FTE), with flexibility to work additional hours based on clinic needs.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide direct medical ambulatory services in the specialty of endocrinology to patients within scope to include examination, diagnosis, treatment, referral, and follow-up of patients in primary care setting.
• Provide once a year in-service to adult primary care providers about management of common endocrinologic conditions.
• Educate patients regarding their diagnoses, treatment, and prognosis.
• Provide all services in accordance with accepted medical standards, organizational policies, contractual requirements, and in a manner that is responsive to the needs of all patients.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and legible medical records according to established protocols, completing documentation with Axis policy timelines.
• Participate in peer review and meetings as assigned.
• Complete all assigned training in a timely manner.
• Complete all credentialing & privileging, and health plan enrollment requirements and respond to inquiries within an acceptable timeframe.
• Maintain licenses and board certification, completing all required continuing education in a timely manner to ensure no lapse in licensure.
• Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and training events as assigned.
• May be required to perform other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits are only available to employees working 30-40 hours per week (0.75-1.0 FTE).
• Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee.
• Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
• Participation in our Care-Based Incentive Plan.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Accrued paid time off with each pay period.
• Employee discount programs.
• Relocation bonus.
• License and DEA renewal fee reimbursement.
• Partial educational reimbursement.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement program.
• Medical Malpractice Coverage.
• Colleague Referral Bonus Program.
• National Health Service Corps Student Loan Repayment Program Participant (HPSA score is 17).

As a Primary Care Provider with Axis Community Health you may qualify for up to $50,000 in loan repayment in exchange for a two-year service commitment.

Connect with Axis

Company Page: https://www.axishealth.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/axiscommunityhealth

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/axis-community-health

Annual Gratitude Report: https://issuu.com/axiscommunityhealth/docs/gratitudereport2024

Physical, Cognitive, and Environmental Working Conditions

Work is normally performed in a typical clinic office work environment (and, in some cases, telecommuting sites). The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position if the accommodation request does not cause an undue hardship.

Physical

Occasionally required to carry/lift/push/pull/move up to 20lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing, writing, reaching over the shoulder, reaching over the head, reaching outward, sitting, walking on various surfaces, standing, and bending. Occasional travel to other Axis health centers and other occasional travel will be required.

Equipment

Frequently required to use repetitive motion of hands and feet to operate a computer keyboard, telephone, copier, and other office equipment for extended periods.

Sensory

Frequently required to read documents, written reports, and signage. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, as in answering the phone, interacting with staff etc. Must be able to speak clearly, understand normal communication, and be understood. Must be able to see clearly and have the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships to see objects where and as they actually are.

Cognitive

Must be able to analyze the information being received, count accurately, concentrate and focus on the given task, summarize the information being received, accurately interpret written data, synthesize information from multiple sources, write summaries as needed, interpret written or verbal instructions, and recognize social or professional behavioral cues.

Environmental Conditions

Frequent exposure to varied office (medical clinic/office) environments. Rare exposure to dust and loud noises.

Disclaimer

This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, Axis Community Health reserves the right to modify or change the requirements of the job based on business necessity.

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