Role:
Provides primary care to patients acting as an assistant to physicians in the clinic following established standards and practices.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Performs a complete physical exam and records findings. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
- Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
- Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients. Review patient records.
- Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
- Administers medications and injections according to physician direction. Sutures minor lacerations.
- Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
- Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education.
- Maintains and reviews patients records, charts, and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results.
- Triage patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
- Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
- Performs related work as required.