SeaTac HealthPoint Community Health Center

HealthPoint is a network of Community Health Centers in King County, Washington (Seattle area) that serves as the medical and health care home for more than 75,000 people, and that number is growing. HealthPoint is recognized as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), the highest level, by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). We are an integrated PCMH that deliveres respectful quality health care. We have been practicing full spectrum outpatient family medicine in the suburban areas of Seattle, WA for over 43 years. Our progressive, Mission driven organization is dedicated to primary health care including: medical, dental, complementary and alternative medicine, OB/GYN care and behavioral health. HealthPoint is a nonprofit, consumer governed, Community Health Center network serving the needs of the uninsured and medically underserved populations in 9 medical clinics, 6 dental clinics, two school based health center, two health centers in behavioral health organizations, and pharmacy services that employ over 700 staff to deliver care to over 80,000 patients annually. Our supportive programs include behavioral health, nutrition counseling, acupuncture, urgent care, peer support, and case management. We are community leaders in initiating and developing collaborative relationships.
Teaching opportunities available-Medical Students and Residency Program.

Responsible for provision of comprehensive primary care services in a primary medical care and ambulatory clinic setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services in a primary medical care ambulatory clinic, working independently and interdependently with other HealthPoint providers.
• Assess patient needs for specialty referrals, diagnostic and in-patient care and make appropriate referrals for service.
• Provide patients and family members with counseling and education regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and need for follow up as appropriate during each patient visit. Verify and document that the patient understands diagnosis, treatment and follow up recommendations.
• Responsible for accurate, timely, and complete documentation in patient records and superbills.
• Participate in patient triage system.
• Perform minor outpatient procedures in accordance with HealthPoint credentialing policy.
• Dispense medications from on site dispensary in accordance with HealthPoint and State of Washington Pharmacy Board policies.
• Provide consultation to other clinic providers, either in person or by telephone.
• Consult with clinic physicians, specialists, or other health care professionals as appropriate.
• Participate in a shared call system with other providers.
• Assist with meeting clinic patient care team productivity and quality care standards.
• Participate in development and utilization of HealthPoint practice guidelines and procedures.
• Participate in audits and meet standards of HealthPoint Quality Improvement, Risk Management and Utilization Management programs.
• Maintain credentials essential for practice, to include licensure, certification, society memberships and CPE.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service meetings and participate in agency committees or task force activities.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy, as an M.D. or D.O.
• Board certified or board eligible in family practice.
• Licensed as a physician in the state of Washington