County of Alameda
Physician I (#5135)
Bargaining Unit: UAPD - Physicians/Dentists (018)
$105.47-$128.07 Hourly / $8,437.60-$10,245.60 BiWeekly /
$18,281.47-$22,198.80 Monthly / $219,377.60-$266,385.60 Yearly
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DESCRIPTION
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Under administrative and clinical direction, provides professional medical or psychiatric diagnostic and therapeutic specialized services to clients or programs throughout Alameda County Health Care Services Agency; and performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES This is the entry-level class in the Physician series. Under close clinical supervision, the incumbents provide specialized medical or psychiatric services to patients/clients, families and/or groups. This class is the trainee level and incumbents are expected to complete an approved residency in the appropriate medical/psychiatric specialty. This class is distinguished from the Physician II class in that the latter provides general medical services and is required to have completed an approved residency in a medical/psychiatric specialty. |
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
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EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed. 1. Provides medical/psychiatric assessments and develops treatment plans. 2. Provides medical/psychiatric education to patients/clients and families. 3. Provides medical/psychiatric service consultation to multidisciplinary staff, health care providers and/or the community. 4. Conducts research and/or studies related to the health care service delivery. 5. Prepares a variety of correspondence, case summaries, narrative and statistical reports, program documentation, policies, procedures, and other written materials. 6. Participates in a variety of clinical and administrative meetings. 7. Operates a variety of standard office equipment including a computer 8. Conducts complete psychiatric and general medical evaluations on patients/clients; and develops initial and ongoing treatment plans. 9. Provides crisis evaluation and intervention to patients/clients; and provides follow-up treatment recommendations. 10. Provides and monitors patients/clients with prescription of psychotropic medications. 11. Collaborates and coordinates treatment plan with other multidisciplinary staff. 12. Refers patients and collaborates with health care providers. |
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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License:
Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in California. Special Requirements: 1. In compliance with the Administrative Simplification provision of the Health Insurance and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), employees in this classification are required to possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day on the job. 2. In compliance with Medicare regulations, employees in this classification are required to complete the "Medicare Enrollment Process for Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners" through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, prior to their first day on the job. Active enrollment in Medicare is a condition of employment. Failure to attain or maintain active enrollment will result in termination. In compliance with the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the Federal Cures Act,
Employees in this classification who are required to render direct specialty mental health services in
the course of their assignment must successfully be enrolled in Provider Application and Validation for
Enrollment (PAVE) web portal prior to commencing employment.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. |
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
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NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification.
Knowledge of: • Principles practices and techniques of medicine and its application. • Current developments, trends, and research in the medicine/ psychiatry field • Principles and practices of a medical/psychiatric area • Principles, practices and techniques of medicine and its application • Pharmacology/psychopharmacology including law regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects • Medical/Psychiatric diagnosis and treatment • Principals, practices and techniques of clinical supervision • Documentation requirements • HIPPA regulations • Medical ethics as they relate to patient/client care Ability to: • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients/clients, families, staff and others. • Communicate effectively. • Diagnose and treat patients/clients • Develop and monitor appropriate treatment plans • Serve on multidisciplinary teams • Maintain medical records and prepare reports |
CLASS SPEC HISTORY
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Old document: JWM:rlt
Revised 7/13/70 Retyped 3/26/76 nw New document: Jobspecs/5135 ys/3/01 SG:po revised 6/22/09 CSC Date: 9/9/09 |
BENEFITS
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Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being
For your Financial Future
For your Work/Life Balance
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
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