Job Details
Physician
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| Type: | Urban |
| Salary Range: | $180,000 to $190,000 / Per Year |
| Open Period: | 7/29/2024 to 8/16/2024 |
| Summary: |
Native Americans for Community Action Inc. is a Flagstaff Community 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization dedicated to providing preventive wellness strategies while empowering and advocating for Native Americans and others in need across Northern Arizona. Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, additional supplemental insurance (optional per employee) 403(b) retirement plan, leave accruals (PTO and EIB), 12 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, 2 hours/week paid wellness program. The Primary Care Physician is responsible for providing patient-centered high quality, comprehensive evidence-based care to NACA patients of all ages. This includes examinations, assessing and diagnosing, and treating patients daily. Reviews medical histories, prescribes medications, and order, perform and interpret diagnostic testing. Counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare and/or promote a healthier life. |
Job Announcement Flyer: | Physician announcement.pdf [pdf - 61.50 KB] |
| Duties: | ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Establishes and maintains professional relationships with patients to ensure personalized and effective care. • Provides comprehensive primary care services to a diverse patient population. • Embraces the principles of the Patient-Centered Medical Home model to deliver coordinated, accessible, and patient-centered care. • Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and promote continuity of care. • Refers for laboratory and radiology test(s) when appropriate. • Makes referrals to specialty services when medically recommended for the patient. • Interprets and analyzes reports, test results, medical records, and examinations to diagnose the condition of patients for treatment options. • Utilizes evidence-based practices to diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. • Recommends and prescribes pharmaceuticals as appropriate for the treatment of medical conditions. • Educates patients on preventive care measures, treatment options, lifestyle modifications, and medications including potential side effects. • Maintains patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information. • Records and maintains complete, timely and legible medical records after each patient is treated. • Assist with the development and revisions of the clinic policies and procedures. • Participates on the Medical Executive Committee and Provider Peer Reviews. • Supervise the medical assistant activities per the Arizona Medical Board Medical Assistant at the NACA FHC. • May delegate non-clinical supervision of MAs to the Registered Nurse. • Participates in Quality Improvement program initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction including adverse event reporting, incident reporting, and patient safety concerns. • Will present quality of care issues, concerns, and plans to improve quality of care at NACA FHC to the CEO, and to the NACA Board of Directors as requested. • May delegate the above duties as appropriate. • Attends Directors, Leadership, Medical Executive, and Board meetings. • Perform other duties as assigned. |
| Qualifications: | MD or DO Degree from an accredited medical school. Three (3) or more years of residency experience. Three (3) or more years of practice experience outside of residency experience. Experience with population health management a bonus. Experience with Native American health issues desired but not required. This position is covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. Must be current with required immunization per the NACA HR Policies and Procedures and Infection Control Policy. BLS Certification and HIPAA Certification. Possess a valid state Driver's License. Must pass a criminal background check investigation and Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance card in accordance with NACA Policy. Certified to practice medicine in the State of Arizona and Valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license. |
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| Announcement #: | 202405 |
| Who May Apply? | All Groups of Qualified Individuals |
Contact
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| Name: | Little, Cynthia |
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