Provide primary health care and perform selective medical services such as examinations, formulation of treatment plans and therapeutic procedures, in all clinical venues, under the direction of the physicians. Actively participates as a member of the healthcare team to engage patients, families, and caregivers in the coordination of patient care.
Essential Functions
- Obtain complete patient medical history and physical data, review records and assess patient heath status.
- Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
- Perform a complete/symptom limited physical examination, record findings and establish presumptive diagnosis.
- Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures such as x-rays, electrocardiograms and laboratory tests and interpret results for deviations from normal.
- Analyze data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
- Perform patient care by administering injections, immunizations and oral medications in compliance with applicable laws/guidelines and suturing wounds. Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.
- Document patient information and care provided in the patient’s electronic health record.
- Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes and assist in provision of continuity of care.
- Provide instructions to the patient and family, if necessary, regarding medications and treatments.
- Advise patients regarding health and illness prevention and recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs if applicable.
- Using the Electronic Health Record, document and bill for services rendered.
- Perform other duties as required.
