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Title: Medical Physician (MD, OB/GYN, DO)

Supervisor: Medical Director

Department: Clinic

Exempt Status Exempt

Summary

Under the direction of the Medical Director and/or Assistant Medical

Director, the Provider delivers primary care commensurate with training

and experience to all HealthCore Clinic, Inc. (HCC) patients. Delivers

care appropriate for an out-patient, primary care community health

center with multicultural, multilingual patient population. The Provider

will work in accordance with clinic policies and procedures. The

Provider empowers employees to create an environment that is culturally

sensitive to the community of patients served. Coordinates medical staff

to ensure that effective services are provided and quality standards are

met.

Job Description

Providers treat injuries and medical illnesses that occur in everyday

living. Broken bones, sinus infections, colds, and other common viruses

are examples of ailments that are treated by a family practice provider.

When patients have more serious conditions, they are typically referred

to a specialist. The Provider interviews the patient and diagnoses the

patient by determining the problem. Multiple tests, such as examining

eyes, ears, or throat, can be done easily to narrow down the patients

concerns. Other tests can be performed as needed. Communication with

patients care team and documentation within the electronic medical

Records System Are Essential To Job Duties.

The Provider carries out practice policies and procedures, resolves

operational problems, and keeps lines of communication open with staff

and other Providers to ensure high productivity. Maintains professional

affiliations and enhances professional development to keep current in

the latest health care trends and developments. Works closely with

administration in developing and operating within defined departmental

budget; Provides statistical data and reports; Coordinates the purchase

of medical supplies, drugs, other office supplies. Meets regularly with

Medical Director/Associate Medical Director, Physicians, and other staff

as required. Participates in conferences, workshops, seminars, and

related forums on behalf of the HealthCore Clinic, Inc. Participates in

cross-functional work groups as required.

Attends and conducts meetings and trainings as required. Knowledge of,

adheres to, and trains all standards for Universal Precautions and Blood

Borne Pathogens.

Patient-Centered Medical Home Job Responsibilities

1\. Patient Population Management:

a\. Use electronic medical records and registry to proactively manage

care for all patients, but especially patients with certain medical

conditions (such as diabetes or asthma) or those needing services (such

as immunizations or mammograms).

b\. Make diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of

patient conditions. For example, review on a regular basis long-term

cases that require ongoing medical attention.

2\. Care Coordination:

a\. Refer patients to and work closely with the Kansas Department for

Children and Families Program Consultant, located on the HCC premises,

who enrolls Kansans in Medicaid, Medicaid CHIP, and Project Access.

b\. Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray,

electrocardiogram, and lab tests as needed.

3\. Self-management Support:

a\. Provide self-management support to patients by providing

self-management tools and encouraging patients to self-manage and

promote healthy behavior changes. For example, educate patients on

wellness, prevention, and early detection by providing materials and

resources to the patients and families.

b\. Educate client on his or her specific condition to raise awareness

About Expectations, Medication Instructions, Possible Side Effects,

daily living, and roper health maintenance. This position requires

attendance at Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) meetings.

c\. Instruct and counsel patient about prescribed therapeutic regimens,

normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of

daily living and health maintenance.

4\. Communication Skills:

a\. Display the ability to communicate effectively with vulnerable

populations, including those made vulnerable by their financial status,

personality characteristics, place of residence, health status, and/or

age. Understand health literacy levels or other approaches to addressing

communication needs.

5\. Quality Improvement:

a\. Work closely with Medical Director and team members to ensure

compliance with policies, procedures, bylaws, regulatory requirements,

and best practice guidelines.

b\. Identify the need for staff development and make recommendations.

c\. Participate in quality improvement, management, continuing

education, and other patient care programs established by HHC

guidelines.

Other Job Duties

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