About this Job:
General Summary of Position
Functions as a clinician and educator in the department's clinical educational and research programs. Serves as a role model for residents and medical students.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
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Administers medications parenteral fluids blood and nutritional treatment according to established policies.
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Assesses and manages minor physical and psychological problems.
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Conducts clinics for continuity of care of selected patients.
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Coordinates community and hospital services determines appropriate community referrals and assists in making referrals as needed by patients and families.
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Directs and assists staff in the implementation of existing policies and procedures protocols and standards.
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Establishes medical diagnosis and prescribes drugs for common short-term or chronic stable health problems.
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Functions as a mentor for less experienced staff. Functions as a resource to staff in evaluating the effectiveness of care and improving documentation skills.
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Identifies potential patient problems based on knowledgeable interpretation of data (i.e. lab/diagnostic studies physical exam family interactions etc.).
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Orders performs and interprets laboratory tests when indicated by diagnosis.
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Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts as required.
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Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Performs teaching of specialty skills and testing/validating staff competencies.
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Plans and implements appropriate education for patients and families.
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Provides guidance and instruction in health maintenance and disease prevention.
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Reviews medical records to insure that health maintenance records are completed for each visit. Consistently documents all patient interventions and follow-up care provided to patients. Completes billing forms for services provided.
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Writes prescriptions orders and plans of therapy according to established protocols.
Minimal Qualifications
Education-
Graduation from an accredited school of medicine required
Experience-
1-2 years Practice experience required
Licenses and Certifications-
MD - Physician - State Licensure License to practice medicine in the State of Maryland required
- Board certification in primary care specialty preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities-
Verbal and written communication skills.
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Basic computer skills preferred.
This position has a hiring range of : USD $20.00 - USD $20.00 /Yr.
