What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Medicine Physician position at spectrumhs?
Job Description:
Job Summary:
The incumbent provides outpatient comprehensive medical services for patients of all ages and gender on a continuing basis by performing the following functions.
Essential Functions:
- Reviews patient’s medical record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status.
- Elicits and records information about patient’s medical history.
- Examines patients for symptoms or physical information.
- Orders various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.
- Analyzes reports and finding of test examination, and diagnoses condition of patient.
- Administers or prescribes treatments.
- Perform gynecological screening examinations, and basic gynecological problem
- Determines and prescribes medication, dosage, and schedule given the patient’s condition and allergies.
- Discusses any possible side effects to medication or immunization with patient.
- Prescribes and administers vaccination to immunize patient from communicable diseases.
- Promotes health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for preventing of disease.
- Refers patients to medical specialist for consultant services when necessary for patient’s well-being.
- Documents the patient’s visit including physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action.
- Follows up with patient regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases.
- Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for health wellness, admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage.
- Participates in Quality Improvement activities and peer review activities as required.
- Participates in rotation of after clinic hours for telephone coverage including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Provide clinical guidance and support to Mid-level providers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Functions:
- None