Family Medicine Physician Opportunity in Erie, PA

Family Medicine Physician Position Description FLSA Status: Exempt Professional Job Type: Full-time Position Reports to: Chief Medical Officer Location: Erie, Pennsylvania Job Summary The PA Primary Care Career Center was founded to match up primary care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists, and more) with organizations that provide primary care services. We connect candidates to the most compatible opportunities and communities in which to live and work.

Provides primary care services for all patients of MHEDS. Completes initial physicals, immunizations, medical tests and maintains electronic records. Is responsible for the ongoing monitoring of clinical quality improvement activities. Assists in collaboration with other providers in the development and implementation of uniform health maintenance schedules and evidence-based treatment protocols. Oversees any medical students or other health professions students who are completing clinical rotations with any of the staff.

Maintains an interdisciplinary approach to the care of patients. Works all hours required to maintain responsibilities to health center and patients. This position will require the employee to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) for duties related to provider credentialing, complaints and grievances, Medical Management issues, and risk and compliance issues. Access to the PHI contained in the claims Medical Management and provider credentialing systems is necessary for this staff member.

Duties and Responsibilities Completes initial physicals per State Office of Refugee Resettlement requirements. Follows medical treatment protocols and makes appropriate referrals for testing and specialized treatment. Provides ongoing medical treatment to those patients who make MHEDS their medical home. Provides EPSDT services to qualified children. Completes all immunizations required for school attendance.

Maintains electronic records on all patients seen. Maintains all medical supplies and equipment. Meet regularly with CMO to discuss any concerns or issues. Education and/or Experience Graduation from an accredited medical school and a current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is required. Knowledge of managed healthcare systems, medical quality assurance, quality improvement, and risk management.

Board certification in primary care is preferred. Must meet and maintain credentialing and privileging criteria as outlined in the credentialing and privileging policy. Able to work collaboratively internally and externally. Experience and demonstrated successful leadership of case management, disease management, and/or population health programs. Self-assured and results-oriented. Language Skills Must be fluent in English.

Must be able to communicate/relate to a diverse patient population of refugees and immigrants, using interpreters as indicated. Must be compassionate and sensitive to cultural traditions/medical practices of ethnic patient groups served. Physical Demands Normal medical/administrative office setting demands including lifting and carrying or delivering supplies that usually weigh less than 10 pounds, but may occasionally weigh 20-30 pounds, within the building.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and have the ability to drive a private vehicle. Work Environment The office and clinical areas are well-illuminated, climate-controlled indoor areas. The office and clinical environment are both professional and efficient. Work may require occasional interruptions. Work involves some exposure to hazards typical of a medical office environment, including potential exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens, chemical exposures, fire, and mechanical and electrical hazards.

Protective clothing and equipment are provided and required to be worn in potential exposure situations. About Multi-Cultural Health Evaluation Delivery System (MHEDS) MHEDS was established