Salary Range: $180,000.00 To $230,000.00 Annually Position Summary: We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Family Medicine Clinician to join the Refugee Health Assessment (RHA) Program at CCI Health Services.
As a Family Medicine Clinician, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered, and comprehensive medical examinations to refugees and asylees of all ages.
The position encompasses a range of responsibilities aimed at meeting the federal and state requirements for this program by addressing the unique healthcare needs of this population.
As a Physician, you will need to be flexible, patient, and culturally humble when working with such a diverse patient population.
KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide high-quality, patient-centered primary care services to refugees and asylees of all ages.Conduct comprehensive medical examinations that screen for a wide range of infectious diseases and non-communicable diseases for each patient within a 90-day window frame as required by state and federal guidelines.
This will include screenings and tests such as: HIV, lead, intestinal parasites, tuberculosis, hepatitis, and malaria.Stay up to date with the latest advancements, best practices, and clinical guidelines in refugee health and integrate them into clinical practice.Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring continuity of care and appropriate referrals to specialists.Educate and counsel patients and their families on preventive care, lifestyle modifications, and disease management strategies, tailored to their individual needs and circumstances.Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including regular chart audits, patient satisfaction surveys, and compliance with relevant healthcare regulations and standards, along with state-based requirements for data collection and reporting.Facilitate learning opportunities in refugee health for other CCI staff as assigned.Actively contribute to a culturally diverse and inclusive work environment by fostering respect, understanding, and sensitivity towards patients and colleagues.May provide supervision for Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners and provide consultation to other providers at CCI.May instruct medical students and/or residents in procedures, diagnoses and treatment plans.Complete all required documentation and lab result review within CCI's electronic health record in a timely manner as required.Provide EMR and task coverage for other medical providers as needed.Ensure patient access to clinic services by working closely with care teams to ensure appropriate schedule utilization and a low no-show/late cancellation rate.Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Refugee Health Assessment Program Medical Director or designee.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must be in possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of MD (MD or Nurse Practitioner License).Board certification in Family Medicine.Valid and unrestricted medical license in the state of Maryland (CDS and DEA licenses).Current BLS certifications.Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain medical concepts and treatment options to patients in a clear and compassionate manner.Strong commitment to cultural competence, diversity, and inclusion.Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and contribute to a positive work environment.Knowledge of the structure of Federally Qualified Health Centers, a plus.Experience with electronic medical records required.Fluency in English is required; fluency in additional languages (i.e., Pashtu, Dari, Spanish, Haitian-Creole) is a plus.
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