ANNUAL WELLNESS VISIT PROVIDER

Description: Axis Community Health, a nonprofit established in 1972, provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 15,000 individuals across all age groups in the Tri-Valley area. The mission of Axis Community Health is to provide quality, affordable, accessible and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community. Our mission is rooted in delivering high-quality patient care, encompassing primary healthcare, mental health support, and dental services. We are committed to ensuring access to essential healthcare services for every member of our community, irrespective of financial status, living situation, or insurance coverage. The role of an Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) Provider is to conduct annual wellness visits for Medicare and Medicare Advantage patients, following all standardized procedures and best practices. The AWV provider is responsible for conducting required screenings, risk assessment, and triaging additional acute conditions related that may arise during AWV which may include patient assessments, diagnosing and treating a variety of medical conditions, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and providing health education to patients. The AWV provider will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, which includes support staff, MAs, RNs, clinic operation management and others to manage patient health, providing effective team-based care, and promote preventative care in an outpatient setting.

Qualifications: MD, DO, PA or NP degree from a recognized and accredited university is required. Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a primary care clinical setting. Current and valid license to practice medicine in the state of California, in good standing and current DEA license. Board certification or board eligibility with a set date to take the board exam is required. Experience conducting Medicare Annual Wellness visits and knowledge of HCC-CMS risk code capture is highly desired. Ability to keep accurate, clear and legible records. Ability to work with Electronic Health Records (EHR). Experience with EPIC Electronic Medical Records (EMR) is preferred. Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or other languages is highly desirable. Strong analytical, employee relations, and interpersonal skills. Excellent writing, business communication, editing, and proofreading skills. Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds. Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and must positively represent the organization at all times. Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships. Must be able to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate. Must be able to be at work regularly and on time. Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently or in a group setting. A can-do attitude, attention to detail, with the ability to organize. Ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute (WPM) with minimal errors. Must have good computer skills using Microsoft Office and the ability to use Axis departmental systems. Must be able to use office equipment (i.e. copier, fax, etc.). Must be available to work a part-time schedule of 16 hours per week (0.4 FTE), with flexibility to work additional hours based on clinic needs. Essential Duties/ResponsibilitiesProvide direct medical ambulatory services to patients within scope to include examination, diagnosis, treatment, referral and follow-up of patients in primary care setting. For APPs: collaborate and work closely with supervising physician on patient care and refer patients to higher level of care when needed. Provide all services in accordance with accepted medical standards, organizational policies, contractual requirements, and in a manner that is responsive to the needs of all patients. Maintain complete, accurate and legible medical records according to established protocols, completing documentation with Axis policy timelines. Participate in peer review and meetings as assigned. Complete all assigned training, including compliance and cybersecurity, in a timely manner. Attend ICP/ICT care team meetings as required. Maintain licenses and board certification, completing all required continuing education in a timely manner to ensure no lapse in licensure. Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and training events as assigned. May be required to perform other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.

Benefits: *Benefits are only available to employees working 30-40 hours per week (0.75-1.0 FTE). *Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee. Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution. Participation in our Care-Based Incentive Plan. 12 paid holidays. Accrued paid time off with each pay period. Employee discount programs. Relocation bonus. License and DEA renewal fee reimbursement. Partial educational reimbursement. Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement program. Medical Malpractice Coverage. Colleague Referral Bonus Program. **National Health Service Corps Student Loan Repayment Program Participant (HPSA score is 17). **As a Primary Care Provider with Axis Community Health you may qualify for up to $50,000 in loan repayment in exchange for a two-year service commitment.