Physician | Family Medicine at Abarca Health

ONeill, Nebraska, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Medical Doctor (MD) - Licensed by the Board of Medicine and qualified to practice medicine in the state of service; board certified or board eligible upon hire
  • Or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) - Licensed by the Board of Medicine and qualified to practice medicine in the state of service; board certified or board eligible upon hire
  • Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license (state and federal) based on state of practice upon hire
  • Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
  • Ability to work primarily days with night, weekend, and holiday on-call involvement
  • Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
  • Uphold Avera’s CARE standards (Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, Engagement)
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Work effectively in a team environment
  • Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA)

Responsibilities

  • Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients according to medical staff approved protocol and acceptable standards of practice
  • Provides medical services and health education to patients and family members; contributes to health education of individuals and groups to increase motivation for self-care
  • Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
  • Interprets information from the diagnostic process and formulates appropriate plans of care
  • Provides quality care, demonstrating appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices
  • Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care; provides patient instruction on environment of care and safety standards
  • Understands, applies, and supports practice policies, procedures, goals, and standards
  • Meets regularly with the care team for consultation, collaboration, and to promote quality care; assures appropriate referrals are made
  • Maintains patient records and accurate information

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Family MedicinePatient AssessmentMedical DiagnosisPatient TreatmentHealth EducationDiagnostic ProceduresTherapeutic ProceduresPatient SafetyMedical RecordsTeam Collaboration

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Physician position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

The position is located at Avera St Anthony's Hospital with a primarily days work shift that includes night, weekend, and holiday on-call involvement in the United States.

What qualifications are required for this Family Medicine Physician role?

Candidates must be a Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy, licensed and qualified to practice medicine in the state of service, board certified or board eligible upon hire, and hold Federal Drug Enforcement Administration certification.

What is the work environment like at Avera?

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward, working where you matter in a collaborative setting with regular care team consultations.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates will have the required medical licensure, board certification or eligibility, DEA certification, visual acuity, effective communication skills, and the ability to perform essential functions like patient assessment, diagnosis, procedures, and collaboration with the care team.

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO
Parental leave
Work flexibility
Health insurance
Wellness stipend
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.
Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.
Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.
The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.
Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.
Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.
Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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