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2 people are interested
Volunteer Medical Director
ORGANIZATION: The Ada Jenkins Center
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2 people are interested
Position Summary:
Retired and practicing physicians are the primary providers of care at the Ada Jenkins Center free Medical Clinic. Volunteers at the Medical Clinic will provide a patient-focused environment which treats every person with dignity and respect.
Duties and responsibilities:
The Volunteer Medical Director will review patient charts on a weekly basis (preferably Monday or Tuesday), interpret lab results and make recommendations for patient follow-up care. The Volunteer Medical Director will also maintain clinic standing orders and attend four quarterly Health Services Meetings per year.
Requirements:
- Required North Carolina licenses and/or certifications
- Familiarity with and appreciation for the mission of the free clinic
- Genuine commitment to work hours and days agreed upon
- Family Practice experience helpful but not necessary.
Training:
- Training and orientation to Ada Jenkins Center and Medical Clinic
- Additional training during clinic hours
Time Requirements:
- 1-2 hours per week.
- Attend four [4] quarterly Health Services meetings per year.
More opportunities with The Ada Jenkins Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Ada Jenkins Center
Location:
PO BOX 1842, 212 Gamble Street, DAVIDSON, NC 28036, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission Ada Jenkins Center exists to help people in our community create lasting solutions for health, education, and economic stability.
Description
During the Great Depression, when the number of building permits in the county plummeted, when residents in nearby counties were starving, the African-American community understood the importance of education. When the Davidson Colored School burned to the ground, teacher Ada Jenkins rallied the community to raise funds for a new brick schoolhouse.
The school opened for the 1937-1938 school year. After Jenkins’ death, it was renamed the Ada Jenkins School and served as the educational center for black students until integration in 1966.
From 1967 until the early 1990s, the building served as a daycare, a food co-op, a dance studio, and an after-school program. Recognizing the changing needs of the community, volunteers renovated the building and established The Ada Jenkins Families and Careers Development Center in April of 1994. Ada Jenkins’ daughter and granddaughter attended the celebration.
The Center continues to promote the importance of education and equal opportunity for all citizens. Today, we are a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization helping those in poverty break the cycle and gain economic independence. The Center has become a resource hub for North Mecklenburg County and a well-respected model for community centers in the region.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
212 Gamble StreetP.O. Box 1842Davidson, NC 28036
DATE POSTED
November 7, 2018
SKILLS
- Physician
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 - 2 hours per week and quarterly meetings.
- Valid NC Medical License