To provide medical services for programs including general medical clinics, specialized clinics, and occupational medical services; to provide on-call services. 
 
This class is characterized by the responsibility for providing direct medical services for Health and Social Services Department clients in various programs. Employees perform highly responsible and specialized professional functions and tasks independently requiring a high degree of professional level knowledge and expertise and excellent organizational and communication skills. Incumbents are expected to be well versed in clinical practice guidelines for managing acute and chronic medical conditions. The Board Certified Clinic Physician differs from the Clinic Physician job class by maintaining certification by a specialty board recognized by the American Medical Association or the American Osteopathic Association. Employees may have programmatic, clinical, and administrative responsibilities.

The eligible list established will be used to fill full-time, part-time, limited term and extra help positions as they occur. The department has an immediate need for two (2) Extra Help Clinic Physicians (Board Certified) specialized in Pediatrics and OB/GYN to provide clinical medical services in Family Health Services in Fairfield.

An Extra Help position. An employee appointed to an extra help must meet all the requirements of the corresponding regular position. An extra help employee is a person who is employed for the purpose of relieving or augmenting regular staff in the accomplishment of work.  Extra Help employees cannot work more than 999 hours in a fiscal year.  Extra help employees are excluded from civil service and shall not have the rights to regular or continued employment.

Conducts medical and physical examinations; makes diagnoses and prescribes medical and rehabilitative treatment; prescribes medications.

Provides clinical supervision to mid-level practitioners; provides night, weekend, and holiday medical triage and authorizations via telephone.

Acts as physician member of a multi-disciplinary patient care team; confers with staff and patients and their families regarding diagnosis and treatment.

Recommends hospitalization or other indicated services; makes referrals to specialists as appropriate.

Serves as an occupational physician conducting base line physicals and pre-employment physicals.

May prepare protocols and standardize procedures; participates in ensuring continuous quality improvement.

Ensures that efficient, high quality primary outpatient medical care is provided for high- risk patients; performs outpatient minor surgical procedures; examines X-rays and orders laboratory tests and evaluates results; ensures that patient medical charts and records meet legal and medical requirements.

Provides medical consultation to private physicians and health care professionals; prepares records and reports; inputs, accesses and analyzes data using a computer.

Represents the Public Health Division/assigned program area(s) to other agencies/organizations, local communities, professional groups and committees, schools, clients, and the general public; acts as a resource regarding professional services/assigned program(s); responds to inquiries; and promotes the Division’s mission and goals.
 
Establishes and maintains open communications with other department/division programs, projects, and work teams; coordinates data and resources as necessary and upon request in support of a productive and positive working environment.
 

Experience:
 
Some professional level experience performing responsible patient evaluations and treatment of clients from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. 
  
Education/Training:
 
A Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy; additional education or training in public health services, public administration and/or clinic management desirable.
 

Clinic Physician
Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California issued by the Board of Medical Examiners. 
 
Clinic Physician (Board Certified)
Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California issued by the Board of Medical Examiners. 

Possession of a valid certification by a specialty board recognized by the American Medical Association or the American Osteopathic Association.
 

Independent travel will be required.
 
Candidates for employment must, as a condition of employment sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting.
 

"SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of a resume screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination. Candidates will need to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening test prior to employment.  Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. These provisions are subject to change.

All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement, (ie. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, certificates, DD-214) are due within five (5) days of the final filing date or within five (5) days from application submittal if the recruitment is Open & Continuous or Open until Filled.  Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com to apply.  Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources, (707) 784-6170 open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  Paper applications may be completed in person during office hours. EOE/AA

To be eligible, you must be an applicant for initial County employment, have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.  A COPY OF YOUR DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE, MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN FIVE DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU SUBMIT YOUR RESUME.  If you have a service connected disability, you must submit a recent award letter from the VA stating you are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.  Disability must be rated at least 10% to be eligible for disabled veteran's points.  Veteran's preference 5 points Disabled Veterans 10 points.

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.
 
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you are a qualified individual with a disability, that is, someone who is able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need special testing arrangements, contact the Solano County Department of Human Resources at 707.784.6170, for a Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.  This form should be received in the Human Resources Department within 5 days from the final filing date of the recruitment.  A staff member will contact you and advise you how to proceed.
 
IMPORTANT: If you are a Solano County employee with a disabling condition, and are unable to perform the essential functions of your present position with or without reasonable accommodation, you may be eligible for preferential certification to an alternative position.  Please immediately notify the ADA Analyst @ 784-6170 to initiate review of this option.

PLEASE NOTE: All persons hired will be required to participate in the direct deposit program.
 
HIRING PROCEDURES - Depending on the number of qualified applicants received, the selection process may consist of a resume screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination. Candidates must be successful in each part of the examination.  For Civil Service positions, the appointing authority is entitled to certification of the top five candidates by score.
 
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE ACT: Prospective employees will be required to have a Urine Drug Test in accordance with the Solano County Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace Policy once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Solano County employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the California Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990.
 
MEDICAL EXAMINATION - Prior to appointment you may be required to pass a medical examination administered by the County Physician.  Candidates are encouraged not to quit or give notice to present employers until the medical examination has been completed and passed.
 
APPOINTMENT - At the time of appointment all candidates will be fingerprinted and required to execute an oath of allegiance to the United States and the State of California.  You will also be required to offer proof that you are a lawfully admitted alien or U.S. citizen.
 
EXAMINATION APPEALS - For Civil Service positions, individuals selecting to appeal their disqualification in any phase of the examination process must submit a written statement to the Director of Human Resources, within five calendar days of the receipt of the action, indicating the action being appealed, their specific basis for the appeal and the relief sought.
 
PROBATIONARY PERIOD - All new positions are required to successfully complete a minimum probationary period of six to twelve months, depending upon the position.  A probationary period does not apply to "at will" positions.
 
EXTRA HELP APPOINTMENTS - Appointments may be made from an eligible list for extra help (up to 999 hours/fiscal year, no benefits) positions.
 
DISASTER WORKERS - In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.