Job Descriptions

PHYSICIAN STAFF – INTERNAL MEDICINE

$210,080.00 – $239,200.00 per year

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for examining, diagnosing, and treating adult patients in accordance with recognized community standards. Physicians are members of patient-centered care teams.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Administrative

1. Assists in monitoring and approving the appropriateness of the pharmaceutical prescriptions of the midlevel and performs chart review on their medical records.

Clinical

1. Examines, diagnoses, and treats patients in accordance with recognized community standards.
2. Orders laboratory tests, x-rays, consultation, and diagnostic tests for patients as appropriate.
3. Adequately documents care provided in the patient’s medical record immediately following each visit.
4. Provides appropriate clinical information on patient visits to permit appropriate grant or insurance billing.
5. Provides on-call telephone triage as scheduled.
6. Adheres to the IBCC Mission, Vision, and Values, Standards of Conduct and HIPAA principles.
7. Consistently adheres to and/or exceeds IBCC’s communication guidelines and expectations with patients, peers, and supervisor
8. As an integral part of a patient-centered care team, solicits and respects patients’ values and preferences; ensures patients are recognized as members of their care team and have an active voice in decisions about their care; builds positive relationships with patients and staff, and participates in patient-centered medical home team meetings and trainings
9. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possesses license to practice medicine in the State of California.
2. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine.
3. Two years experience as provider in an outpatient clinic, preferably community based.
4. Excellent communication and inter-personal and teamwork skills.
5. Able to relate to culturally diverse patients and community.
6. Bilingual (English/Spanish) very helpful.

OTHER EXPECTATIONS:

• Adheres to the IBCC Mission, Vision, and Values, Standards of Conduct and HIPPA principles
• Consistently adheres to and/or exceeds IBCC’s communication guidelines and expectations with
  patients, peers, and supervisors. Greets every patient with a verbal greeting, eye contact and a smile. Communicates effectively by using welcoming words, proper tone of voice appropriate body language, eye contact and smiling in patient interactions. Listens skillfully and displays a willingness and ability to acknowledge patient needs, expectations and values using reflective listening and empathy conveyance. Responds to patient needs in ways that are helpful and beyond expectation.
• Collaboratively works with patients to positively affect their health outcomes.
• Builds positive relationships with other staff to maximize accessibility of care to all patients.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and patient-centered medical home team meetings and trainings, and is receptive to accepting other job duties as assigned and as delegated

BENEFITS

HMO Health Insurance, HMO Dental, Voluntary PPO Vision, Life – $25,000.00 Policy 10 paid Holidays plus employee’s birthday, 2 weeks sick and 3 weeks’ vacation time, 35 CME hours per year, medical license and DEA license reimbursed, 403B plan – employee contributions only.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:

COVID – 19 vaccination required, mask required.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Imperial Beach, CA 91932: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• BC/BE (Required)
• Medical License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

 

 

Medical Assistant

$34,320.00 – $37,440.00 per year

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supports the mission, vision and values of Imperial Beach Community Clinic. Develops relationship, communication, and MA skills with the overall goal of providing excellent patient-centered treatment, care, and services in a team environment.

 

• Works within a team-care environment to provide excellent patient care services within scope of practice as established by the Medical Board of California.
• Participates in staff education and training activities in communication, care coordination, population management and program evaluation, as required.
• Coordinates duties with and from licensed providers, RNs, LVNs, Director of Nursing and Senior Leadership.
• Participates in pre-visit planning through team huddles
• Creates opportunities for patient access
• Communicates effectively with care team throughout the day
• Maintains efficient patient care flow throughout the day
• Provides continuity of care for the patient within the care team for that day coordinating with other departments as needed i.e. lab/CM/outreach
• Collects and records patient data for vital signs, height, weight, and basic medical history
• Administers medications and vaccines
• Collects specimens and in-house diagnostic tests
• Performs uncomplicated wound care
• Conducts non-invasive treatments (e.g. ear lavage)
• Assists in ambulation and transfers
• Prepares patients for procedures, does set up for procedures and assists provider as delegated
• Provides patient instructions and education upon authorization of the provider
• Performs emergency first aid and CPR when delegated
• Records results of treatment and responses to care in the medical record, consistent with IBCC protocols in general documenting
• Participates in staff education and training activities in CPR/ IBCC requirements. Maintains required competencies as established
• Assists in facility management including keeping patient areas clean and safe
• Assists in responding to and resolving patient complaints as needed.
• Proactively assumes responsibility for continuous improvement activities and is receptive to accepting other job duties as assigned and as delegated.
• Conducts audio and vision screenings
• Performs collateral duties such as maintenance logs, vaccine temps, oxygen, glucometer
• L.A.D.D. internal and external customer service
• Professional conduct, attire and appearance
• Checking EHR frequently for messages from providers and contacting patients regarding results over the phone
• Helping out other MAs when they are busy (part of team environment). Being proactive rather than reactive.

KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic MA procedures and medical terminology.

SKILLS: Basic computer and data entry skills; excellent communication and customer service skills.

ABILITY TO: Handle multiple priorities, build positive relationships, maintain a positive attitude and a warm and friendly demeanor; efficiently work in a team environment; travel as required for assigned site(s) and designated meetings/trainings. Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and push 100 pounds on wheels. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus; high manual dexterity; reach above shoulder level; bend; squat; sit; stand; stoop; crouch; reach; kneel; twist/turn; have good finger sensation; hearing adequate for phone work; and clear speech for staff and patient communication.

• Adheres to the IBCC Mission, Vision, and Values, Standards of Conduct and HIPPA principles
• Consistently adheres to and/or exceeds IBCC’s communication guidelines and expectations with
  patients, peers, and supervisors. Greets every patient with a verbal greeting, eye contact and a smile. Communicates effectively by using welcoming words, proper tone of voice appropriate body language, eye contact and smiling in patient interactions. Listens skillfully and displays a willingness and ability to acknowledge patient needs, expectations and values through the use of reflective listening and empathy conveyance. Responds to patient needs in ways that are helpful and beyond expectation.
• Collaboratively works with patients to positively affect their health outcomes.
• Builds positive relationships with other staff to maximize accessibility of care to all patients.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and patient-centered medical home team meetings and trainings, and is receptive to accepting other job duties as assigned and as delegated

Knowledge: Customer service,

Ability to: Work well with people; communicate effectively and respectfully in English and/or other languages;

 

 

HIV Project Manager

$80,000.00 per year

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Project Manager will assist the Chief Medical Officer with the administrative responsibilities and coordination of a HIV/AIDS education and prevention program in Southwest San Diego County, with a focus on quality management. This individual will supervise two HIV outreach workers to promote HIV prevention education and assist with provider training related to HIV testing and PrEP. This will include an emphasis on strengthening the HIV/AIDS continuum of care in our region, as well as developing community buy-in and support.

MANAGEMENT:

• Oversee the implementation of a HIV education and prevention program
• Assist in the review and preparation of provider documents
• Assist in reporting related to the program and ensure projects and report deadlines are met
• Track monthly data and assist with quarterly compilations of linkage and retention to care data and conduct quality reviews.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of collaborative learning sessions to promote peer-to-peer education among providers
• Establish a sustainable funding program for PrEP using medication assistance donation programs and reimbursement programs such as Ready, Set, PrEP, the Gilead Advancing Access Program, the Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief, as well as the PrEP Assistance Program accessible through the California Department of Public Health
• Additional program duties as they arise

QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced health-related degree preferred (MPH, MSW, RN or NP), or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Elevated knowledge of HIV and/or lived experience with the impact of HIV/AIDS
• Experience working with diverse populations and age groups
• Experience in developing and presenting dynamic, creative, and interactive presentations
• Advanced skills in data mining, data analysis, report development, and MS Excel
• Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize tasks

 

The Project Manager must have excellent written and oral communication skills, a strong work ethic, high energy, the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, and the ability to participate in teams.

OFFICE LOCATION: Imperial Beach, CA and San Diego, CA

HIV Outreach Worker

$45,000.00 per year

Responsible for performing HIV/AIDS education and prevention outreach with a focus on PrEP to community members in Imperial Beach Community Clinic’s service area.  HIV prevention services will target educational organizations, youth and injection and non-injection drug users.  This position reports to the HIV Prevention Project Manager.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs HIV/AIDS and STD prevention education, including education on PrEP, safer sex, and safer injection drug use based on Harm Reduction Principles
• Coordinates patient visits to Imperial Beach Community Clinic (IBCC) clinics, in person or through telehealth, and assists in eliminating barriers to care including lack of access to transportation
• Ensures that necessary supplies are available for weekly field activities
• Facilitates structured and/or unstructured support groups and safer sex workshops to include PrEP education for target populations
• Maintains accurate and complete log sheets/field notes including number and type of contacts made, number of participants in support groups and workshops, and detailed demographic information for evaluation purposes
• Participates in workshops and in-service training at agencies, prisons, and other facilities
• Provides clients with advocacy and referral assistance
• Disseminates information about IBCC’s approach to HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STDs prevention and provides education to improve harm reduction skills
• Serves as a liaison to other service organizations
• Assists with quarterly reports.
• Assist in insurance enrollment

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Certification in HIV education and outreach and general awareness of the local client base
2. Certification in pre and post-test counseling
3. Experience working with people with substance use issues including IV drug users
4. Cultural sensitivity with willingness to work with people of diverse ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, as well as people with AIDS/HIV
5. Willingness and proven ability to work cooperatively with other people
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality
7. Good communication skills
8. Flexibility with schedule and willing to work some evenings and Saturdays
9. Experience in insurance enrollment a plus
10. Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
11. Valid CA driver’s license (vehicle ownership not required) a plus
12. Willingness to access clients and work in ‘marginal’ neighborhoods
13. Familiarity with target neighborhoods/target populations a plus (South San Diego County)