Physician | Neonatologist at Abarca Health

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Medical Doctor - Board of Medicine Licensed and qualified to practice medicine in the state that services are provided and board certified or board eligible Upon Hire
  • Or Doctor of Osteopathy - Board of Medicine Licensed and qualified to practice medicine in the state that services are provided and board certified or board eligible Upon Hire
  • Federal Drug Enforcement Admin - US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Admin State and federal DEA license 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 rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays
  • Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
  • Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
  • 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
  • Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
  • Interprets information gathered during the diagnostic process and formulates appropriate plan of care
  • Provides quality care for patient, demonstrates appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices
  • Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care
  • Provides patient instruction related to environment of care and safety standards
  • Understands, applies, and supports practice policies, procedures, goals and standards
  • Meets regularly with the care team for consultation and collaboration as well as with personnel to promote quality care for patients
  • Assures that appropriate referrals are made for patients
  • Maintains patient records and accurate information
  • Promotes Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

NeonatologyPatient AssessmentMedical DiagnosisTherapeutic ProceduresDiagnostic ProceduresHealth EducationTreatment PlanningAseptic PracticesPatient SafetyMedical DocumentationTeam CollaborationMultidisciplinary Care

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Neonatologist position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position, or where is it located?

The position is located at Avera McKennan Hospital and requires on-site work with rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays.

What qualifications are required for this Neonatologist role?

Candidates must be a Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy, licensed and qualified to practice medicine in the state, board certified or board eligible upon hire, and hold state and federal DEA licenses.

What is the work environment like at Avera?

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion, focused on Moving Health Forward, with regular meetings for consultation, collaboration, and quality patient care.

What makes a strong candidate for this Neonatologist position?

Strong candidates hold MD or DO degrees, are board certified or eligible, licensed in the state with DEA credentials, can perform essential functions like patient assessment and procedures, and communicate effectively while working rotating shifts.

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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