Careers

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Physician (Family_Practice, Internal Medicine, MD or DO) 

The Physician is expected to operate in an integrated healthcare model in which addresses the healthcare needs of patients in our communities in a holistic approach. This position requires 34-­‐38 hours/week on site for patient care. Our healthcare team includes nurse practitioners, physician assistants, LCSWs, Behavioral health specialists, Substance use disorder counselors, and Wellness coaches.

Primary Duties:

• Provide complete, comprehensive, family-­‐oriented outpatient care for patients throughout the life cycle, including health examinations and treatment of medical conditions, to include follow-­‐up and referral on any health conditions which are appropriate treated by way of referral.
• To manage acute and chronic illness, develop a plan of care, coordinate care and determine the need for care management.
• Make appropriate referrals to both internal disciplines of the clinic and/or external agencies for additional services required.
• Work closely with the Behavioral Health Specialist to provide continuity of care for the mental/behavioral health needs.
• Provide clinic consultation and education to colleagues as needed.
• Responsible for accurate, timely documentation in the patient’s medical record of patient contacts, case planning and plan of care. All documentation should occur in the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Provide clear written and verbal communications to patient and staff, maintaining a culture of dignity and respect.
• Participate in an on-­‐call system as needed (no hospital call).
• Participate in various administrative/clinical staff meetings to include, but not be limited to, clinic meeting; general staff meetings, case conference/management, and/or administrative meetings as requested.
• Participate in evaluation of performance levels, quality of service, productivity and future needs.
• Communicate with other clinical, administrative, and outreach staff, and partner organization staff involved with each patient’s plan of care within the boundaries of HIPAA.
• Become familiar with local agencies and build relationships so as to assure good communication and cooperation. Support and promote effective panel management and strategies that encourage continuity of care with patients assigned primary care provider.

Chief Medical Officer  –

Position provides supervision to professional clinical and allied health staff, contracted medical professional services and, manages contractual agreements for laboratory, pharmacy, and dental services, substance abuse counseling, and other specialty services. Engages in completing ongoing and annual performance evaluations and recommending merit increases, promotions, and disciplinary actions of clinical staff and the clinical site manager.

• As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) will report to the CEO.
• Participates in strategic planning, budgeting, and organizational development with the Management team.
• Directs and oversees all aspects of the clinical functions of the organization including the development and implementation of policies and procedures pertaining to clinical staff and services; ensures clinical policies, procedures, and protocols are current and in compliance with all State and Federal regulations.
• Responsible for recommending strategies to enhance clinical effectiveness and ensuring quality care is afforded to all patients who have received services at the main clinic, or outreach sites and events.
• Responsible for providing leadership and oversight to the Center’s health services programs; supervision of clinical staff and provision of direct patient care.
• Chair of the Quality Improvement Committee; responsible for performance improvement programs and identifying individual performance improvement and continuing professional educations to support provider development and clinical skill base.
• Collaborates with the CEO in recruiting qualified licensed independent providers; actively participates selection, hiring of professional staff, and annual credentialing review of all providers.
• Directs and responds to compliance issues, investigations, complaints, and other related internal/external events
• Is an advocate for the underserved with sensitivity to each client’s unique needs; ensures clinical staff are providing the highest level of care for patients, ensure there is a zero tolerance to discrimination against patients, or prospective patients and upholds the mission of the clinic to serve patients regardless of the ability to pay
• Direct oversight of all HRSA, CCO, Meaningful Use, Patient Centered Medical Home, Medicare quality reporting measures; recommends clinical objectives with reference to implementation of health plans, represents clinical management in administrative matters, advises on technology and equipment needs.
• Services as advocate for the health center and liaison to local and state medical professionals as appropriate.

 Knowledge of health care administration systems, governmental regulations and compliance requirements. Excellent leadership skills and strength in exercising initiative, judgment, problem-solving, decision-making to resolve problems effectively. Demonstrated skills in developing and maintaining effective relationships with medical and administrative staff, patients, and the public.  Skill in developing and maintaining Center quality improvement programs. Ability to anticipate and react calmly in emergency situations.  Skill in planning, organizing, prioritizing, delegating and supervising.  Ability to analyze and interpret complex data.  Excellent and effective written and verbal communication. Knowledge of fiscal management and human resource management techniques.  Knowledge of computer systems and applications.

Eligibility Screener – Healthy Families Oregon

Coordinate and work with Community Outreach team to monitor and improve flow of referralscoming in and out of Healthy Families (HF). Data entry to local database and Statewide HF state database.   This position is responsible for referrals, screening and community outreach.  This community about Healthy Families and distributing materials.

Includes the following:

• Coordinate with community partners to complete New Baby Questionnaire (NBQ) with parents prenatally
• Work with community partners such as WIC, OHP, Public Health, Teen Parent Programs, and othersto inform about Healthy Families and to receive referrals
• Coordinates flow of referrals in and out of Healthy Families coordinate with community agencies to deliver completed NBQ’s in a timely manner. Work closely with hospitals and other Healthy Families program screeners when necessary to screen as many new parents as possible.
• Input referrals and completed screens into HF Statewide Database and local Database with the ability to create and maintain reports spreadsheets, accurate filing systems and databases. Ability to track and monitor paperwork systems, complete projects and meet deadlines.
• Complete mailings (Healthy Families Brochures/posters/etc.) to community partners when necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Pharmacy Technician Driver    –  Part Time 

Purpose

The delivery driver is responsible for the safe delivery of prescriptions to Coast Community Health Center customers by safely securing prescriptions in the vehicle and ensuring prescriptions are delivered to the correct customer.

Job Responsibilities 

• Safe driving of vehicle to deliver/pick up prescriptions to patient’s home
• Plans delivery route to maximize efficiency and productivity for the day
• Coordinates paperwork and payment with the customer, as required
• Returns to the pharmacy with proper co-pays and delivery signatures
• Calls 911 in the event of an emergency at patient’s home
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures

Relevant Experience, Education, Certification, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be able to effectively communicate in both written and verbal form at all levels of the organization as well as with patients and health care providers
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Personal vehicle with valid registration and insurance
• Must be able to pass a background investigation
• Must practice good listening skills
• Must have the ability to problem solve from simple to complex issues
• Must possess excellent customer satisfaction skills
• Ability to plan, organize and set priorities
• Able to adapt to change and changing priorities
• Able to complete basic math calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Physical Environment

• Patient homes or residential care facilities
• May be required to work outdoors when performing activities
• Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are necessary
• Employee may sit for periods of time in vehicle while driving to customer’s homes or facilities