Physician - Family Practice jobs in Oakland, CA

JOB POSTING

TITLE: FAMILY PRACTICE PHYSICIAN
REPORTS TO: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
STATUS: FULL-TIME or PART-TIME/EXEMPT
PAY: $180,000 - $200,000.00/YEAR

OUR MISSION & VISION
The Brighter Beginnings mission to “support healthy births and successful development of children by partnering with
parents and helping to build strong communities“, gains its strength and aspiration from our core belief and vision that,
“Every family matters, and every child deserves a happy, healthy future.”

OUR HISTORY
Brighter Beginnings is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and has been responding to the needs of families in resource-poor
neighborhoods since 1984 when our work began in response to the alarming differences in mortality and illness rates
among African American babies compared to other children.

Brighter Beginnings has grown into a respected and well-connected organization with locations in Oakland, Richmond,
Bay Point, and Antioch. We have a multi-cultural, bi-lingual staff of passionate and committed family-service
professionals; in fact, many of our staff came to this work because of the challenges they faced in their own families.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Family Practice Physician (Physician/MD/OD), provides primary and continuing medical care for patients seen at the
Brighter Beginnings Family Health Clinics (BBFHC). Physicians take account of physical, emotional and social factors
when diagnosing illness and recommending the required treatment. Patients may be referred to hospital clinics for further
assessment and possibly for treatment, working with the Brighter Beginnings Family Health Clinic providers to ensure
quality outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

1. Licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine in the state of California.
2. Certified by an appropriate American Medical Specialty Board (preventive medicine, family practice, pediatrics or

internal medicine) preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF FAMILY PRACTICE PHYSICIAN:
Typical work activities include:

1. Respond to medical/health problems presented by patients including history taking, diagnosis, investigation,
treatment and referral to secondary and tertiary care as appropriate;

2. Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
3. Organize preventative medical programs for individual patients;
4. Provide specialist clinics for specific conditions or for certain groups, e.g. diabetes, pregnancy and post-partum,

pediatrics;
5. Meet targets set by federal agencies for specific treatments, such as child immunizations;
6. Use Electronic Health Records to keep track of patient visits, billing, and clinical outcomes;
7. Keep up to date with medical developments, new drugs, treatments and medications, including complementary

medicine;
8. Observe and assess the work of other providers in the clinic.
9. Participate in quarterly clinical chart review studies in order to enhance patient outcomes.
10. Review any medical records as requested by providers for quality care and treatment issues.

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11. Respond to medical/health problems presented by patients including history taking, diagnosis, investigation,
treatment and referral as appropriate;

12. Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
13. Commissioning healthcare by liaising with medical professionals in the community and hospitals;
14. Promote health education in conjunction with other health professionals;
15. Organize preventative medical programs for individual patients;
16. Provide specialist clinics for specific conditions or for certain groups, e.g. diabetes, pregnancy and post-partum,

pediatrics;
17. Meet targets set by the government for specific treatments, such as child immunizations;
18. Discussing the development of new pharmaceutical products with pharmaceutical sales representatives;
19. Manage resources to service targets as effectively as possible, for example, using Choose and Book, the national

electronic referral service;
20. Use Electronic Health Records to keep track of patient visits, billing and clinical outcomes;
21. Keep up to date with medical developments, new drugs, treatments and medications, including complementary

medicine;
22. Observe and assess the work of other providers in the clinic.
23. Participate in quarterly clinical chart review studies in order to enhance patient outcomes.
24. Review any medical records as requested by providers for quality care and treatment issues.
25. Maintain a portfolio of continuing professional development (CPD) activities.
26. Complete medical charts and bill timely.
27. Provide indirect patient care through collaboration with providers by phone or in person and be available for

consultation by electronic communication at all times.
28. Assist in reviewing all practice protocols for nurse practitioners and clinic policies and procedures.
29. Participate in quarterly clinical chart review studies in order to enhance patient outcomes.
30. Review any medical records as requested by providers for quality care and treatment issues.
31. Will report concerns regarding quality assurance or practice issues to CEO and Clinical Manager.
32. In coordination with the health management team, initiate and develop special clinics and programs to meet the

needs of the community including diabetes, asthma or other chronic disease management programs.
33. Establish and maintain understanding and cooperation with local organizations toward effective community

health.
34. Provide direct leadership for Quality Assurance, Utilization Review and Medical Advisory Committees.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position might supervise NPs.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS
This job requires the passing of a background check, a negative TB test or clear chest x-ray (less than 1 year old), Physical
Exam (less than 6 months old), provide updated vaccination records, Hepatitis B vaccination, annual flu vaccination, and
maintain a current BLS card.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Occasional exposure to disagreeable odors, fumes or airborne particles, communicable diseases. This position involves
exposure to infectious wastes such as blood and body fluids that mandate the wearing of gloves, masks, gowns and
goggles for every actual or potential exposure. Potential for strains and injuries due to equipment/patient causes. The noise
level is usually moderate.

SPECIAL ADA REQUIREMENTS
Brighter Beginnings is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with
regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary

1. For the purposes of ADA, the “Responsibilities” and “Qualifications” essential job functions
2. Work is normally performed in a typical clinic/office work environment, with typical office noise and other

disruption.
3. Extended periods of standing and sitting are required
4. Various types of clinical equipment and office supplies are used to accomplish the job requirements

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5. Required to drive to other work sites for meetings, conferences, etc.

BENEFITS
Competitive wages, friendly environment, two weeks of vacation (increase after 1 year of employment), 13 paid holidays;
sick leave; employer-paid health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; optional employee-paid dependent health
coverage available, 403b retirement account with matching, FSA, Transit Benefit and EAP. Employees working full-time
will receive these benefits.

APPLY
If you’re interested in this position, please email resume to jobs@brighter-beginnings.org or apply on really. Please make
sure to subject the email with the position title that you are applying for.

Job Posting - Patient Care Coordinator