Physician/MD

North Carolina Community Health Center Association; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Community Health Center Association is looking for a full-time physician to provide community and primary health care services. The role involves examining patients, maintaining records, and supervising medical support staff.

The ideal candidate will have a medical degree, training in family practice, and a commitment to preventive health and community care.

Qualifications

• Medical training in family practice, general practice, or primary care.
• Understanding of preventive and community health.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Examine and treat patients in the office.
• Maintain electronic medical records.
• Supervise medical support personnel.
• Participate in community outreach activities.
• Ensure appropriate billing coding.

Skills

Medical training in family practice

Preventive health knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work flexibly

Education

Medical degree

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Description: High Country Community Health (HCCH) is a federally funded Community and Migrant Health Center with medical locations in Watauga, Avery, Burke, and Surry Counties. The mission of HCCH is to provide comprehensive and culturally sensitive primary health care services that may include dental, mental and substance abuse services to the medically under-served populations.

We are seeking a physician with medical training in family practice, general practice, or other primary care practice orientation, and an understanding and interest in preventive and community health.

Responsibilities

• Examine and treat patients in the office.
• Refer patients for specialist services, as required.
• Answer telephone calls from HCCH’s Nurse Triage when scheduled.
• Maintain electronic medical records.
• Review lab, x-ray, and emergency reports daily and supervise medical support personnel.
• Provide back-up, supervision and development of standing orders for provider extenders.
• Participate in special screening, training, and community outreach activities as determined.
• Develop cooperative arrangements with other health providers in the area.
• Participate in drafting of medical policies in conjunction with HCCH Medical Director, CEO, and board representatives.
• Ensure appropriate coding for billing purposes.
• Perform all other medically related assigned duties.
• Maintain ability to order testing with a local hospital.
• Promote goodwill among and between HCCH employees.
• Maintain respectful and open dialogue with HCCH leadership.

Role on Care Team

The physician oversees all aspects of patient care. They will work closely with the other members of the care team to ensure the best care possible. The physician will complete health assessments, make and/or confirm diagnoses, provide referrals to specialists as necessary and may write or refill prescriptions for medications. The physician works closely with the Patient Health Specialist, Patient Resource Specialist, and other support and nursing staff to stay informed about your treatment progress and collaborate on care.

Supervisory Relationships

Responsible for medical support personnel (NP and PA) regarding patient care.

Responsible to HCCH’s Medical Director.

Professional Standards

The Provider shall devote their best professional skill and services in practicing medicine in accordance with the customary rules of ethics and conduct set forth by the North Carolina Board of Medical Examiners. The Provider will comply with the bylaws, rules, and regulations of HCCH.

Mental Requirements

Must be able to make sound judgment based on assessment and data available and act accordingly. Must be able to be flexible, innovative, and work independently. Must possess good interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize multiple functions or tasks.

Hours

Must be able to work a flexible work schedule including weekdays, some weekends, evenings, and holidays if needed.

Physical Requirements

Requires considerable physical effort most of the day. Requires squatting, kneeling, reaching, twisting, walking, and sitting for long periods of time.