Primary Care Provider

This position is for a Float Primary Care Provider, someone who is ok with working between multiple sites and being un-empanelled. The position is for a Medical Doctor, Doctor of Osteopathy, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant to work in CCC’s Primary Care department providing coverage at Blackburn, Old Town Clinic, Evergreen Crossing, and Hooper Detoxification Center. This position provides primary, urgent, and acute care to a population of low-income adults with a broad range of physical, behavioral and social conditions. This position also provides Medication Supported Recovery services through CCC’s Office Based Opioid Treatment program and supports patients receiving Hepatitis C treatment through our pharmacy-based Hep C Treatment Program.

Join our team at Central City Concern We are looking for a part-time FLOAT Primary Care Provider

This is a position that can be a FULL TIME or a PART TIME benefitted part-time role

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ALL APPLICANTS

A strong background in mental health and addiction medicine is preferred, as well as experience working with homeless and underserved populations.
Demonstrated skills in primary care medicine with a minimum of 2 years experience HIGHLY preferred.
Must meet applicable training requirements for Buprenorphine prescribing.
Experience with Hepatitis C primary care-based treatment preferred, or provider will obtain training within 30 days of employment.
Spanish language fluency preferred.
Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.
Must have full prescriptive powers in Oregon with a DEA number.
Current BLS certification prior to start.
Central City Concern is committed to a drug-free workplace that encourages a safe, healthy, and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free WorkPlace Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check.
Must generally have the ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects, and climb stairs with reasonable or no accommodation.
Must adhere to agency’s non-discrimination policies.
Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles, and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: NP/PA

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Assistant program required of all Nurse Practitioner applicants.
If candidate is a Nurse Practitioner, graduate of an accredited school of nursing and unrestricted licensure to practice medicine in Oregon or eligibility for such licensure.
Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure with National certification or Licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in Oregon, with at least 2 years experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: MD/DO/ND

Board eligibility or certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.
Graduation from a CNME-accredited, four-year Naturopathic Medical program.
Must have completed a CNME-certified primary care residency program.
Licensed naturopathic physician in the State of Oregon.
Maintain an Active DEA Certification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Determine and formulate health histories and perform physical exams.
Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems.
Based on available clinical data, work cooperatively with patients and care team to formulate and implement person-centered care plan.
Conduct on-going health care and clinical management of stable, chronically ill patients. Provide provider services in Office Based Opioid Treatment program, including substance use treatment with buprenorphine and other medications
Support pharmacy-based Hepatitis C program and offer medical visits to support clients receiving treatment.
Collaborate with integrated care team to provide most cost-effective and high-quality care.
Determine and manage minor and/or acute illnesses and initiates treatment.
Conduct initial care for emergency situations such as illness or injury and initiate arrangements for continuing care.
Prescribe medication or other forms of treatment as necessary.
Assess need for and perform clinical procedures, including joint injections, incision and drainage of abscesses, skin biopsies, and toenail removal.
Keep appropriate records.
Participate in and, at times, lead Provider Education Sessions on a variety of clinical topics.
Participate in compliance, quality assurance and quality improvement activities as directed.
Collaborate with care team to ensure optimal performance on team- and clinic-based performance metrics.
Attend all mandatory CCC trainings in a timely manner.
Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners’ and outside providers’ patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access. This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee.
Perform other duties as assigned, including occasional work at other CCC clinical sites and/or off-site at community events.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Individual must have ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented environment.
Must demonstrate a deep concern for the health and well being of others.
Must be able to interact with co-workers, patients and staff to instill confidence and facilitate communication.
Experience in primary care medical practice.
Ability to consider the impacts and outcomes for underserved communities during decision-making processes with special attention to trauma-informed care and diversity and inclusion principles.
Ability to consider impacts of systems of oppression, structural racism, and individual bias on client outcomes.
Ability to display non-judgmental attitude.
Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform assigned tasks.
Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of de-escalation methods or willingness to be trained in these methods.
Comfort working in an independent clinical practice with on and off-site support from medical and administrative supervisors.

Benefits at Central City Concern offered to our employees

Central City Concern offers incredible benefits to our employees. We offer an extensive total rewards package to include base wages, medical, dental, vision, and voluntary plans. Central City Concern also takes employees’ financial wellness into consideration and provides a rich retirement match.

Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks of PTO accrual per year Accrual amount/rate increases with longevity.
Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match of 4.25% in your 1st year, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your 3rd year
11 paid Holidays + 2 Personal Holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion.
Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
Employer Paid Life, Short Term Disability, AND Long-Term Disability Insurance
Sabbatical Program offering extended time off at years 7, 14, and 21.

This description is intended to provide a snapshot of the work performed and is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position.

As an agency deeply rooted in recovery, part of our policy and commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace includes post-offer, and pre-employment drug screens. Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level.

CCC values and celebrates diversity in race, heritage, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, and disability. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we prioritize active inclusion of diverse staff.

Central City Concern is a second-chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding the consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this particular job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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