Physician - Dermatologist

Community-Health-Centers-of-America; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and benefits

401(k) plan with CME allowance

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Community Health Centers of America is seeking a Dermatologist to join our multi-specialty clinic in Turlock, CA. You will diagnose and treat skin, hair, and nail conditions, perform medical and cosmetic procedures, and collaborate with a healthcare team.

The role involves in-clinic patient care, documentation in EMR, and adherence to regulatory policies. The candidate should be board-certified or eligible in Dermatology and hold or be eligible for California licensure.

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school and residency in dermatology.
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• Board certified or board eligible in Dermatology.
• Active medical license or eligibility in California.
• 3-5 years of related experience; or equivalent.
• Knowledge of dermatology procedures and terminology.
• Current BLS/ACLS required; DEA required.
• Experience in a multi-specialty or FQHC setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat skin, hair, and nail conditions.
• Prescribe medications and plan treatments.
• Perform in-office procedures including Mohs, Botox, lasers.
• Coordinate care with primary and specialty providers.
• Maintain EMR documentation and participate in quality initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with state laws and corporate policies.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Active listening

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Compassion and empathy

Adaptability

HIPAA compliance

Education

MD/DO from an accredited medical school

Board-certified in Dermatology

California medical license or eligibility

Dermatology residency

ABD-accredited Dermatology fellowship

Experience in multi-specialty or FQHC setting

Tools

EMR documentation experience

Job description

Description

Community Health Centers of America is hiring for a Dermatologist to work in our multi-specialty clinic in the Turlock, CA area. Possibly will also work in contracted long-term care facilities. You will be responsible for diagnosing and treating acute, episodic, or chronic skin, hair and nail conditions, creating treatment plans, and performing medical and cosmetic procedures, independently or as part of a healthcare team, in the clinic setting.

Community Health Centers of America is a premier multi-specialty group focused on improving the health of the community through excellence in clinical care. Our goal is to provide better care to the patient with a collaborative, supportive, respectful, and productive work environment for its healthcare professionals.

Job Description:

Clinical Duties:

• Obtain, analyze, and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
• Assess and diagnose patients' skin, hair, and nail conditions and ailments to determine appropriate treatment.
• Recommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions.
• Prescribe medications.
• Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions.
• Educate patients and families on available treatments and preventative care strategies.
• Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic testing relevant to dermatology.
• Conduct in-office procedures, which can include medical, surgical (e.g., Mohs surgery), and cosmetic treatments (e.g., Botox, lasers).
• Refer patients to specialists as needed.
• Perform follow-up visits to monitor patients or evaluate health or illness care.
• Collaborate with primary care and specialty providers to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
• Provide consultative support to other providers in the clinic and affiliated facilities.

Administrative Duties:

• Maintain complete, accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical team meetings.
• Support the development of clinical protocols and patient education materials.
• Participate in teaching opportunities or case conferences, if applicable.
• Supervise or coordinate patient care or support staff activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations for practice.
• Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems.
• Practice safe and healthy control methods while working with patients.
• Ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures.

• Follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
• Follow facility and GHR Unusual Occurrence Protocol
• Respect cultural and religious practices of minor patients
• Uphold HIPAA regulations
• Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts

Our healthcare professionals enjoy competitive benefits, including:

• Competitive salaries with benefits, a 401(k) plan, and CME allowance
• Sign-On Bonus!
• Manageable work schedules, providers are not required to work evenings or weekends
• Service for night/weekend call coverage
• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of professionals
• A professionally challenging environment with a mix of disease acuity
• A career with administrative freedom - appropriate support staff is supplied
• Access to charting system that has been designed for quick and easy billing. Dictation available (including, but not limited to Dragon).

We are looking for skilled, self-motivated, and enthusiastic Providers.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life & voluntary plans)
• Vacation, holiday, CME & sick paid time off
• 401(k) withe generous matching
• Employee assistance program
• Loan forgiveness eligibility
• Malpractice insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Visa sponsorship

License/Certification:

• California MD/DO license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school and completion of residency program.
• Completion of an ABD-accredited Dermatology fellowship.
• Board certified or board eligible in Dermatology.
• Active medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in California.
• 3-5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of dermatology procedures and terminology.
• Current BLS/ACLS required
• Current DEA required
• Experience in a multi-specialty or FQHC setting preferred
• In depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices

SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Active listening and active learning
• Flexibility to work with a variety of people, differing in ages, personalities, and backgrounds
• Time management skills to be able to see a high number of patients
• Interpersonal skills, compassion, and empathy to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues
• Critical thinking
• Social perceptiveness
• Complex problem solving
• Respect patient confidentiality