Family Medicine - Physician

Family Medicine - Physician at Metro Community Health Center - Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers summary : A Family Medicine Physician at Metro Community Health Center provides comprehensive primary care by diagnosing, treating, and managing patient health conditions. They collaborate with mental health services, perform medical procedures, prescribe medications, and coordinate patient care with support staff. The physician also participates in community health education, emergency medical services, and ensures compliance with healthcare regulations.

Primary Care Physician

Metro Community Health Center

Benefits

Metro Community Health Center extends great benefits to our eligible employees. Current benefits include :

MCHC pays 100% of the employee premium for UPMC Medical, United Concordia Dental, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance

VBA vision coverage offered as voluntary employee-paid coverage

Medical and Dependent Care FSA and HRA

2 weeks of paid parental leave

20 days (4 weeks) of PTO during your first two years

12 paid holidays

401(k) with a 4% match

Position Summary

The Primary Care Physician will facilitate the mission of Metro Community Health Center by ensuring the delivery of quality patient care and coordination of direct patient care within the health center. This individual will administer to patients’ needs while adhering to the scope of practice and standards of care. The physician will provide the highest level of care to ensure quality, cost-effective programs and services throughout the lifecycle, including other duties, tasks, or projects as needed.

Essential Functions

Conduct comprehensive physical assessments; evaluate, diagnose, and treat new and existing patients

Support integration and collaboration between Primary Care Providers and Mental Health Services

Initiate and interpret labs and imaging (including CTs & MRIs)

Perform medical procedures

Prescribe medications and refer patients for specialized consultation

Document patient progress in the EHR, including status and treatments provided

Conduct follow-up patient care

Provide health education to patients and families

Supervise and / or coordinate patient care and support staff activities within the clinic

Teach and train on illness prevention and participate in community health education

Perform emergency life-saving procedures in critical cases (e.g., cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage)

Serve as a frontline medical provider in emergency disaster services

Demonstrate strong relationship-building and customer service skills

Apply interpersonal and influence skills when managing difficult clients or patients

Maintain high competency in clinical practice and charting requirements

Demonstrate problem-solving abilities to support patients and staff

Show strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks

Use computers effectively for data entry and information retrieval

Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

Implement and evaluate operational and administrative processes

Position Requirements

Education / Experience

M.D. or D.O. from an accredited institution

Licensed to practice Family Medicine in the State of Pennsylvania

Skills / Abilities

Expertise in clinical best practices, protocols, and trends

Knowledge and success in managing overall clinical operations

Familiarity with accreditation processes and compliance with federal, state, and local healthcare regulations

Ability to manage multiple priorities and emergency situations effectively

Proficiency with office management, computers, and EMRs

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to sit, use hands for manipulation, reach, talk, and hear

Frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds

Specific vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment

Work environment is typically quiet

Keywords : Primary Care, Family Medicine, Patient Care, Medical Procedures, Clinical Assessments, Healthcare Compliance, Emergency Medical Services, Health Education, Electronic Health Records, Patient Coordination