Position Summary

The Obstetrician-Gynecologist will function both as a primary medical service provider as well as specialist for Mary’s Center. This position is open for part-time or full-time opportunities.

Reportability

The Obstetrician-gynecologist reports to the Site Medical Director. They shall work collaboratively with their respective clinical lead(s). Annually, the clinician is evaluated on clinical competency by the Site Medical Director or their proxies (Associate Medical Director and/or Clinical Lead).

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Provide Obstetrics and Gynecology specialty care to Mary’s Center patients and as a referral clinician
Practice medicine within quality standards such as HEIDIS
Perform routine medical duties (complete and lock medical notes, review laboratory results, address telephone encounters and correct billing claims) in efficient and well-organized manner.
Collaborate with Mary’s Center and external healthcare providers as necessary to make appropriate medical decisions
Perform routine medical administrative duties in an efficient, well-organized manner
Participate in various team and provider meetings
Participate in projects and/or policy initiatives for Mary’s Center and its community
Participate in Saturday Clinics as needed
Participate in the Clinic’s on-call schedule
Coordinate the transferring of patients to emergency facility and arrange for hospitalization as needed
Coordinate for sub-specialty care with the nursing and social work staff
Provide consultation and education to patients and/or parents and staff to increase the quality of patient care.
Provide consultation and education to parents and staff on child-rearing and safety issues to increase the quality of patient care
Provide guidance and assistance to medical assistants
Participate in inter-departmental meetings as needed
Participate in Mary’s Center Continuous Quality Improvement Plan
Perform other duties determined as necessary by the Administrative Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience – Must possess an M.D. or D.O. degree and a current license to practice Medicine in DC. Board Certified/Board Eligible. A minimum of two (2) years of practicing medicine in a community health clinic environment and/or experience in working with immigrant or economically-disadvantage populations in a maternal/child healthcare setting is highly desirable. Spanish language skills are a plus. A thorough understanding and knowledge of patient confidentiality issues and HIPAA compliance/regulations are essential.

Physical Demands – Regularly required to sit; frequently required to reach with hands and arms, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear; must be able to lift objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Work Environment – Mostly in a typical outpatient medical office/clinic setting with quiet to moderate noise level. May be exposed to potentially-hazardous blood-borne/respiratory pathogens and bodily fluids which require the practice of Universal Precaution procedures.

Benefits:

Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental & vision insurance, plus retirement options
25 days of paid time off (PTO) annually, in addition to 10 paid holidays, plus educational days to attend training and conferences
CME/License renewals
$2000/year educational reimbursement to attend training and conferences
NHSC/HRSA loan repayment options, if applicable
WMATA metro/bus subsidy

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