Pediatrician

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Native Preference in hiring is given to qualified enrolled members of Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians and Native Americans in accordance with the Band’s Preference Policy, Chapter 1-715 of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians Tribal Policies. Applicants claiming Indian Preference must submit verification of Indian certified by tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.

Under the general supervision of the Medical Director, the Pediatrician is responsible for providing high-quality pediatric care services by diagnosing patient conditions using but not limited to analyzing reports, test results, medical records, immediate-family histories and including examinations to diagnose condition of patients and propose treatment options. The Pediatrician’s role will be responsible for assessing and diagnosing patients in any of our clinic locations while providing healthcare services that meet state and national Standards of Care.

The Pediatrician will be responsible for prescribing pediatric patients with appropriate medications, health regimens and lifestyle adjustments that will contribute to their recovery from diagnosed health issues to prevent future health issues and/or promote a healthier life. The right candidate will enjoy working closely with other healthcare professionals and consistently respect the philosophy of Rolling Hills Clinic’s (RHC).

• Provides clinical services within the scope of a Pediatric Physician.
• Diagnoses, treats, and provides high quality patient centered care in children of all ages and various medical conditions following accepted medical standards of practice.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals and other medications and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Evaluates and revises patient care/treatment plan with patient and family as necessary to achieve improved health.
• Provides education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment.
• Provides accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, procedures, and patient responses in the medical record and communicate them to other members of the health care team; maintain accurate, legible and confidential records.
• Participates actively in the advancement of Rolling Hills Medical Home model, including innovative ideas, function as leader of a Care Team, participation in care team clinical benchmarking, and meaningful use of the electronic health record.
• Collaborates with the Medical Director, Provider Team and Clinic Operations Director to identify areas for system improvement, increased efficiency, communication and quality improvement activities.
• Develops relationships to provide for a broad spectrum of care with the various ancillary specialties available (e.g. Rehab, Dental, Optical, Community Health, Behavioral Health, etc.).
• Communicates within the department as well as across departments to ensure that information is shared for effective operations, and maintains strict confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Analyzes reports, test results, medical records and examinations to diagnose condition of pediatric patients and propose treatment options.
• Orders laboratory and radiology tests and refers to specialist when appropriate and in a timely manner.
• Discusses potential side effects of medication/treatment with patient and ensures that all allergy information is up-to-date before prescribing medications and treatment.
• Adheres to department policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with all federal and state health information privacy laws.
• Participates in the development of medical department policies and procedures in accordance with Tribal policies, accreditation requirements and…