Provider - Internal Medicine Physician
Location: Apple Valley
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
At Unicare, we strive to provide high quality health care to the
community we serve. Our goal is to provide easily accessible,
comprehensive, and affordable health care to every family member,
while reducing visits to emergency rooms and urgent care
facilities. Our mission is to be a community health care
organization that treats everyone with dignity and, respect and
cultural sensitivity to help create an environment in which all can
prosper. Job Summary Provides comprehensive medical services for
members of family, regardless of age or sex within scope of
training. Services include: Preventative care, immunizations,
primary care and treatment, health education, prescribing of
medications, ordering and interpreting lab testing, physical
examinations, STD screenings, Vision/hearing, women’s health,
family planning, nutrition. The mission of Unicare Community Health
Center, Inc. is to provide medical, dental and mental health
services to underserved and uninsured persons in the counties of
San Bernardino, Los Angeles and Riverside. Essential Functions 1.
Commitment to mission of Unicare Community Health Center with
clinic involvement and engaging in healthcare community events. 2.
Reviews patient file/record, including allergies, problems,
medications and immunization status. 3. Elicits and records
information about patient’s medical history. 4. Examines patients
for symptoms or physical information. 5. Orders or executes various
tests (e.g., X-rays, electrocardiograms and blood work), analyses
and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition
and interpret test results. 6. Analyzes reports and findings of
tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient. 7.
Administers or prescribes treatments or medications to the extent
allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations. 8. Determines
and prescribes medication, dosage and schedule given the patient’s
condition and allergies. 9. Discusses any possible side effects to
medication or immunization with patient. 10. Prescribes
vaccinations to immunize patient from communicable diseases based
on evidence-based standards. 11. Promotes health by advising
patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
12. Performs surgical procedures commensurate with surgical
competency. 13. Refers patients to medical specialist for
consultant services when necessary for patient’s well-being. 14.
Documents the patient’s visit including HPI/ROS/medical
history/surgical history, physical exam, diagnoses and plan of
action within the patient’s electronic health record. 15. Follows
up with patient regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases.
16. Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed
for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for
insurance coverage. 17. Administer Family Planning services in
compliance with title X Rules and Regulations/Protocols. 18.
Reviews and audits health charts of patients who receive Family
Planning services. 19. Attends annual Family Planning seminars, if
instructed by the CMO. 20. Provider goals: sees up of twenty-five
patients per day subject to clinic goals 21. Exercise professional
judgment regarding consultation with the Chief Medical Officer
concerning appropriate treatment. 22. Provide general health
education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning,
emotional problems of daily living and health maintenance. 23. Take
charge of \'code\' situations, initiate cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) and advanced cardiac life support as
appropriate. 24. Supervise mid-level providers. 25. Prescreen cases
requiring review by the Chief Medical Officer. 26. Participate in
quarterly staff meetings, planning meetings and other meetings as
needed. 27. Provider may be used in a variety of locations
depending upon the need of the organization. Occasional evening and
Saturday shifts. Available to travel to clinics upon short notice
upon urgent situations to serve our patients. 28. May be asked to
provide training to resident physicians and/or nursing/physician
extender students. 29. Manages patient care electronically in the
EHR & maintains patient files current. Non-Essential Functions As
directed by the Chief Medical Officer, performs other related
and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic
goals and objectives Professional Requirements Adhere to dress
code, appearance is neat and clean. Maintain current license, BLS
certification. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Report to work on time and as scheduled. Maintain regulatory
requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at
all times. Comply with all organizational policies and standards
regarding ethical business practices. Communicate the mission,
ethics and goals of the organization. Participate in performance
improvement and continuous quality improvement activities. Required
Skills and Qualifications ? Medical Degree (MD, DO) ? A minimum of
3 years of Internal Medicine Residency training ? A minimum of two
(2) years’ experience in public health; ? Thorough knowledge of
principles and practices of modem medicine related to public health
services and general knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining
to public health; ? Excellent verbal and written communication
skills, including strong organizational, detail and interpersonal
skills; ? Basic computer skills and knowledge, including Microsoft
Office and familiar with Electronic Health Records (EHR); Training,
Education and Licensure: ? CA Medical License, DEA Certificate ?
BSL certified ? Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Internal
Medicine. If Board-Eligible, must become board certified within 1st
year of employment. ? Employees are responsible for maintaining
individual certifications as required by job function or by law and
provide verification and recertification when requested by
management. Provider Competencies – Specificity ? Analytical –
Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches
data. ? Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a
timely manner. ? Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and
weaknesses. ? Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional
customer situations; responds promptly t customer needs; solicits
customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for
service and assistance. ? Oral Communication – Responds well to
questions; participates in meetings. ? Written Communication –
Writes clearly and informatively. ? Ethics – Treats people with
respect; upholds organizational values. ? Qualifications – To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills ? Ability to read, analyze and interpret general
business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures,
or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business
correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively
present information and respond to questions from groups of
managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Travel ? Will
be travelling to all Unicare Community Health Center clinic sites
to work or attend meetings as needed. Physical Requirements and
Environmental Conditions ? Exposure to blood and body fluids,
communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
? Frequent wrist, hand and finger dexterity to perform fine motor
function without tremor. ? Full range of body motion including
bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, balance, and work at a desk
Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions (continued) ?
Position requires light to moderate work with lifting, carrying,
pulling or pushing up to 25 lbs. ? Position requires reaching,
bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers,
talking and/or hearing, and seeing. ? Communicate (written and
oral) in a clear and professional manner. Mental/Cognitive Demands:
? Establish and maintain effective work relationships with
co-workers and customers, maintain regular attendance, understand
and carry out a variety of oral and written instructions, have
knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, punctuation, spelling,
and vocabulary, have the ability to learn office principles,
practices, and methods, understand filing systems, including
numerical, alphabetical, and chronological, learn a variety of
procedures, policies, and services of the assigned work unit or
program, perform assigned duties with efficiency and accuracy and
maintain confidentiality. Working Conditions ? Non-Ionizing
Radiation (welding flash, microwaves, sun) ? Hazardous Exposure
(chemical [E.G. Latex] and infectious) ? Ionizing Radiation (X-ray,
Radioactive Isotopes) Work Schedule ? Monday – Friday. Providers
work some Saturdays as scheduled. Let Unicare Community Health
Center be your choice that meaningful work that makes a difference
in the community we serve.
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