7 General Medicine Physician jobs in Parkhill

Perform administrative and secretarial functions in direct support of the Physician Practice. Position has direct customer contact to obtain accurate demographic and insurance information and to facilitate scheduling the patient for appointments and Associate, Medicine, Patient, Customer Service, Patient Access, Healthcare, Physician

• Ensure positive customer service atmosphere and interaction in reception area.
• Interact with co-workers and internal customers in a respectful and professional manner.
• Process telephone calls and messages promptly, accurately, courteously, and efficiently.
• Follow recommended department guidelines for triage and scheduling of patients.
• Process patient information.
• Interview and pre-register patients at the time of or prior to the visit date.
• Enter all information into the billing system per established policies and procedures.
• Accurately code visit based on diagnosis given.
• Identify coding discrepancies and seek clarification to maximize reimbursement/minimize rejections.
• Enter all charges/codes into billing system accurately.
• Support financial objectives.
• Make every effort to collect payment at the time of visit.
• Accurately complete cash sheets.
• Deliver cash and cash sheets daily to appropriate place.
• Assist in maintaining/decreasing organization/departmental costs.
• Facilitate patient access to care.
• Schedule patients for appropriate intervals and provider based on protocols.
• Assist patient to access specialty care and testing per physician order where applicable by office location.
• Provide instructions and directions based on protocols and physician order.
• Assist the patient to meet insurance requirements for continued care.
• Process referrals in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and submit necessary information to obtain timely authorizations.
• Demonstrate accountability for professional development.
• Act as a patient advocate.
• Perform effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and/or students.
• Demonstrate the ability to solve problems and seek assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate.
• Assist in department's compliance with preparing for annual surveys and/or other regulatory agencies.
• Participate in continuous survey readiness for inspections and surveys.
• Support performance improvement initiatives within the physician practice.
• Assist in data collection as directed by the manager/physician.
• Incorporate into practice performance improvement initiatives that have been implemented.
• Maintain the environment of care.
• Ensure that supplies are replenished daily.
• Consistently maintain a clean safe environment.
• Cognitive ability to function and concentrate on the essential and specialty functions of the job at a high level.
• Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing an essential or specialty function of the job.
• Ability to think and concentrate for an entire shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma, GED or next level of higher education.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

• Previous outpatient office experience. Two years' experience in a medical/billing/fiscal or customer service function strongly preferred.
• Medical terminology and third-party health care coverage experience preferred.

• PA Act 34 Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History Clearance.

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

• Regular, consistent, on-site and timely attendance.
• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.

• Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one's own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela's missions, vision and values.

• Excela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.

Job Description

Seward Community Health Center is seeking a Full-Time, Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) for our small community health center located in beautiful Seward, Alaska. Candidates with a background in rural family medicine, pediatrics, and women's health are encouraged to apply. We see patients of all ages (newborn to 100+).

The salary range for this position starts at $243,000 to $64,000/annually + a 15,000 hiring bonus.

Seward, Alaska is a small, picturesque town located 120 miles south of Anchorage and is surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountains in the center of Kenai Fjords National Park. Seward offers year-round opportunities for outdoor activities including skiing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, boating, wildlife viewing, and so much more. If you enjoy adventuring up mountains, between glaciers and in waters, or sightseeing, going on wildlife tours or bird watching, Seward is the place for you!

Check out the following link for more information about living and working in Seward:

About Seward Community Health Center:

SCHC is a federally qualified health center. We welcome anyone in need of quality, affordable healthcare by providing integrated, patient-centered primary care for a variety of illnesses and conditions for the entire family. SCHC is the leading provider of healthcare services in the Eastern Kenai Peninsula, with passionate, dedicated staff who work daily to help increase access to services for our community members. We are seeking to hire additional staff who will add to our ability to make our community and SCHC a better place to live and work.

Benefits Summary:

• Health insurance with medical, dental, and vision benefits for staff and spouse/dependents
• Short- and long-term disability insurance paid by employer
• Term life insurance paid by employer
• 3% employer contribution to a 401(k) retirement plan
• 100 hours of paid holidays annually
• Annual CME allowance
• 6 weeks of paid time off annually

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses and manage chronic health problems.
• Conduct physical exams, sports physicals, and preventive medicine/wellness visits.
• Provide urgent/walk-in care and some possible emergency care.
• Carry out basic primary medical care procedures (e.g., casting and suturing).
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests.
• Assist in the development of a treatment plan and appropriate follow up care.
• Educate patients about the diagnosis, treatment plan, and preventive policies and procedures.
• Consult with and refer SCHC patients to specialists as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians bringing specialty clinics to SCHC.
• Maintain current written agreements with collaborative Physician Assistant clinicians.
• Participate in community outreach and education efforts as requested.
• Participate in provider and other staff meetings.
• Work with members of the SCHC Care Coordination Team to manage patients with chronic/complex illnesses.
• Exercise prescriptive authority as outlined in Alaska statutes.
• Document patient visits appropriately in electronic health record (EHR).
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA requirements and obtain informed consent for all procedures.
• Keep current on new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or other training and assimilate this knowledge into clinical practice.
• Complete medical records, patient and support staff communications in a timely manner, per Medical Records Policy IM 602.
• Work with clinical staff to ensure timely result notification for lab and x-ray services per clinical Policy 402.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & License:

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified or board eligible in applicable field (e.g., Family Medicine, Internal Medicine), or a minimum of three years of family practice.
• Current State of Alaska physician license.
• Maintain certifications and training necessary to meet SCHC credentialing policies.

Experience:

• Three or more years’ experience in an outpatient health clinic setting. Experience in a community health center setting working with underserved populations preferred.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing quality improvement programs.

SKILLS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Quality Improvement/Mission Focused
• Excellent Clinical Quality of Care
• Computer and Tech Savvy
• Excellent Communicator, Leader, and Team Player
• Professional Development-focused
• Patient Outcome & Professionalism-focused
• Exceptional Problem Solver & Decision Maker
• Attention to Detail

SCHC is an equal opportunity employer.