General Salary Increase (GSI) - A GSI of 2.00% effective June 26, 2022.
Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. The position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
Health Plans - Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for you and your dependents. You are afforded a flexible credit allowance of up to $19,162 annually.
Flexible Spending Accounts - Employees may also participate in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase their spending power by reimbursing them with pre-tax dollars for IRS-approved dependent care and health care expenses.
Pension Plan - Both the County and you contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If you are eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems, such as CalPERS.
Holidays - 11 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
Professional Memberships - Incumbents are also entitled to County-paid memberships in professional organizations related to their position.
Additional Pay - Low risk obstetrics on-call premium of $400 per weekday call or $600 per weekend call (UAPD MOU Sec. 502); Family Resident/Student supervision pay of $25 per day, up to $500 per month (UAPD MOU Sec. 504).
Other Benefits - Other benefits include: Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Continuing Medical Education, Benefit Reimbursement Program, Loan Forgiveness, and a Wellness Program.
Our County and Community Ventura County is located on California's "Gold Coast," nestled between the cities of Los Angeles and Santa Barbara and has a nearly perfect Mediterranean climate with an average annual temperature of 74 degrees. Residents enjoy rolling hills and sweeping ocean and Channel Island views. The beauty, weather and diverse cultural community come together to offer a wonderful quality of life.
HEALTH CARE AGENCY AMBULATORY CARE- MEDICAL CLINICS The County of Ventura Health Care Agency encompasses the Ambulatory Care department. Ambulatory Care is comprised of Federal Qualified Health Centers, such as primary care and specialty clinics. Thirty-Four clinics are located throughout Ventura County that provide health care services on an outpatient basis. Outpatient health care services range from routine care to chronic medical conditions.
The goal of the Ambulatory Care department is to have healthy people in healthy communities throughout Ventura County. This is achieved by a team of dedicated physicians, nurses and other health care professionals that seek to set the standard in health care excellence.
THE POSITION Provides medical services involving examination, diagnosis, preventative care, and treatment of acute and chronic diseases for children, adolescents, and young adult patients in ambulatory care facilities. There are currently opportunities in North Oxnard and Simi Valley.
The Primary Care Clinic Physician is an At-Will classification that is exempt from the provision of the Civil Service Ordinance.
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Provides complete, comprehensive, culturally-sensitive clinical care for children ranging from birth to young adulthood. This includes obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, making diagnoses, and treating illness and infectious diseases that are specific to younger people.
Provides support including education about healthful living, communicating effectively and compassionately with children and parents, encouraging nurturing environments for a patient’s growth and welfare, and anticipatory guidance for both patients and parents.
Conducts developmental monitoring and evaluation of the changing functional status of his or her patients’ growth and development and the consequent changing standards of “normal” for age.
Prescribes medications and treatment, monitors patient's progress and adapts treatment as required.
Vaccinates patients to immunize patients from communicable diseases.
Advises patients and their families concerning evidence-based practices pertaining to developmental changes and growth that foster and improve patient health.
Coordinates with care team to provide high-quality patient care and ensure patient treatment goals are met.
Ability to work with a high volume of patients, internal/external customers, and appropriately manage frequent changes, delay or unexpected events.
Follow workflows that support quality improvement efforts and increase patient access.
Explains in clear understandable verbal and written language the care plan and any procedures.
Advises nursing and related personnel as to the administration of medication and treatment; writes physicians orders.
Gives or determines the need for special tests, orders laboratory tests as necessary; interprets special tests.
Consults with other physicians and providers, referring patients to specialists when necessary, and working with other healthcare staff, such as nurses, assistants, and other physicians.
Keeps accurate and timely medical records and charts and adheres to documentation policies. Prepares various records such as progress notes, comprehensive care plans, summaries, etc. Documents gathered information in medical record as required by policies.
Keeps updated problem lists and medication lists for all patients.
Responds to portal messages and EHR inbox in a timely fashion and provides coverage for colleagues’ inboxes when they are not available.
Participate in meetings, conferences, and training sessions as determined by Ambulatory Care administration.
Follows safety protocols, including but not limited to using two patient identifiers, informed consent, and time-out procedures.
Keeps all medical staff privileging requirements up-to-date, including CME requirements.
Administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation in an emergency.
Complies with medical laws (for example, HIPAA). Demonstrates knowledge of domestic violence, child and dependent abuse protocols and mandated reporting.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Recruitment Process
RESUME/CV/APPLICATION EVALUATION: All resumes will be reviewed weekly beginning May 2, 2022 to determine if the stated requirements are met.
RESUME/CV/APPLICATION EVALUATION
If interested, submit an online application at www.ventura.org/jobs and attach your current resume/CV and cover letter
Note: Please include the dates of your residency program.
All applications/resumes will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. All relevant work experience, training and education should be included in order to determine eligibility.
Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record may be required for this position.
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Liz Gonzalez by e-mail at Liz.Gonzalez@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 677-5153.
Typical Qualifications
These are entrance requirements to the recruitment process and assure neither continuance in the process nor invitation to an interview.
Education/Experience:
Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency training program
Degree in Medicine
At least 3 years of residency training devoted to the aspects of medical care for children, adolescents, and young adults
Current state medical license and Federal DEA license
Completed and passed U.S. Medical Licensing Examination
Special Requirements:
License to practice Medicine or Osteopathy in the State of California
Board certification or Board eligibility in Pediatrics or Adolescent Medicine
OTHER REQUIREMENTS This position may be subject to State Health Officer Orders regarding vaccine verification and/or testing. These requirements are a condition of employment. Depending on assignment and work location(s), successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination and/or booster against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process.
