Description

Position Summary: 

Provide compassionate and quality clinical care for patients for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Examine patients, obtain medical histories, prescribe medications and perform tests and procedures to diagnose and treat injuries and illnesses. Counsel patients on diet, hygiene and preventive healthcare.

Requirements

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Assess patient status by obtaining health history through patient and family interviews and
  chart reviews, assessing the presenting illness, risk factors, family history, psychosocial situation and cultural factors and performing appropriate physical examination.
• Order and perform appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and other screening tests. Seek other
  information as needed, including consultation with Physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.
• Integrate data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any
  health risks.
• Develop and implement treatment plans by prescribing and dispensing medications and
  injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Handle minor lacerations.
• Instruct patient and families regarding medications and treatments. Educate patients
  regarding disease management, illness prevention and wellness. Recommend appropriate community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Communicate appropriate case management information to other professionals and
  community agencies.
• Prepare documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by
  posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications and treatment in electronic medical record.
• Participate in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development
  and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Act as consultant and collaborator to clinical team. Comply with patient confidentiality
  requirements. Promote patient advocacy.
• Collaborate with Physicians in managing acute and long term medical needs of patients.
  Provide monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls and/or e-mails.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
• Provide care for the whole patient to promote overall health and wellness, including mental and emotional needs.
• Strive to build long term relationships with patients and families as part of community
  healthcare providers.
• Maintain and improve skill level through participation in continuing medical education.
• Perform all duties as outlined by the Oregon Board of Medicine.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.