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The County of Orange, Health Care Agency is seeking an experienced Public Health Medical Officer I



Program Emphasis:

The Public Health Medical Officer I provides culturally sensitive, medically indicated care (and supervision of clinical services provided by Family Health nurse practitioners), including clinical assessments, physical exams, diagnostic and medical management, and coordination of case management. The Public Health Medical Officer I also supports on-site program activities in other co-located ambulatory care clinics.

LOCATION:

Santa Ana - 1725 W. 17th St., Santa Ana, CA 92706 

The Opportunity:

The County of Orange, HEALTH CARE AGENCY is seeking an experienced Public Health Medical Officer I who can utilize their education and skills to:

  • Examine, diagnose and treat pediatric patients for both acute care and periodic health screenings (CHDP) seen in our Family Health Clinics (Child Health, Immunizations)
  • (In the case of a family medicine physician) provide in the Family Planning Clinic individual reproductive health education and counseling; initiation and management of all FDA-approved methods of contraception, including emergency contraception; clinical and preventive services to maintain reproductive health
  • Prescribe medications to suitable patients; initiate and/or continue medical regimes for new patients; chart treatment records and monitor results; provide medical patient consultations/referrals to other physicians in the community
  • Provide clinical supervision and consultations to nurse practitioners in Child Health (Pediatric or Family Medicine Physicians) and Family Planning (Family Medicine Physicians only)
  • Consult with other program clinical staff regarding care of patients and treatment given
  • Conduct nurse practitioner peer reviews, patient care-coordination and case management
  • Develop, review and update clinical policies and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, developmental screenings
  • Provide clinical oversight of travel immunization clinic, provide consults (including malaria) for travelers; monitor travel and/or health-related advisories
  • Present in-service education and trainings to clinic staff (including new and updated policies and procedures, vaccines)
  • Stay current with care and treatment guidelines; ensure compliance with requirements from Childhood Prevention and Disability Program (CHDP), Family Planning (FPACT), Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program
  • Review billing records for accuracy and appropriate documentation.
  • Participate in staff meetings, problem solving groups, and continuing education programs sponsored by the clinic or other designated agencies.
  • Identify client's medical or psychosocial issues that fall outside the scope of Family Health and refer such cases to appropriate resources for treatment with follow-up.
  • Participate in quality improvement activities, review charts for compliance with established standards, policies, and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


License Required:
  • Possession of a valid Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate issued by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California.
Education:
  • Possession of a masters degree in public health from an accredited school of public health (one year of experience as a Medical Officer in a public health agency with a generalized program may be substituted for the masters degree).

 

For more information and to apply, click here.



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