Central City Community Health Center

LOCATION: Santa Monica, CA.

JOB SUMMARY: Examines children to ensure proper injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Requests necessary tests, and follow-up visits, and refers patients to specialists, as necessary. Requires a degree in medicine from an accredited school and is licensed to practice. May report to a medical director. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. 

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Chief Medical Officer  

JOB DUTIES: Examines children to ensure proper injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Requests necessary tests, and follow-up visits, and refers patients to specialists, as necessary. Requires a degree in medicine from an accredited school and is licensed to practice. May report to a medical director. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.

• Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and young children to check and record their health and normal physical development


• Examine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms


• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history


• Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration


• Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities


• Prepare and administer vaccines according to the governmental vaccination plan


• Examine and treat injuries and refer the little patients to physicians of other disciplines when necessary (e.g. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopedists etc.)


• Advise parents on children’s diet, exercise and disease preventive measures


• Keep updated records of patients’ illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes (allergic shocks, injuries etc.)


• Keep abreast of advancements in pediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences

Special Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes:

• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment. 


• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely. 


• Ability to plan and be organized. 


• Ability to work well under pressure, take initiative and be flexible and cooperative. 


• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and Company records.  


• Ability to work effectively with both employees and managers.  


• Ability to convey a positive and professional image to patients and employees.  


• Demonstrated proficiency in various PC applications, including E-mail, Microsoft Excel, and Word, Internet and networking devices.  


• Required to know, follow and enforce safe work practices, and be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. 

Education and Experience Requirements

• MD or DO degree


• 5+ years’ experience in pediatric medicine


• Active California Medical License Required.


• Board certified through the American Board of Pediatrics


• Active DEA certified


• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred


• Experience with EHR (electronic health records) preferred


• Excellent written and oral communication skills

 Working Conditions

Normal clinic environment with:

• Walking and standing for extended periods of time,


• Reaching, twisting, stooping, visual acuity corrected to normal range, hand-eye coordination, grasping with fingers, hearing within normal range, sense of touch, gripping tightly required for operation of tests and measures and performance of other essential functions.


• Ability to handle multiple tasks while also being tactful, diplomatic, and empathetic.  


• Ability to organize, schedule work effectively, and work independently without supervision.


• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with patients, customers, managers and other levels of personnel, in person and on the telephone. 


• Ability to pay close attention to detail.


• Ability to maintain composure under conditions of urgency and/or time constraint.


• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability to handle and maintain patient confidentiality.


• Commitment to quality healthcare and excellent customer service.

Central City Community Health Center, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.