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Responsible for performing diversified clinical duties in support of the practice in the care and treatment of primary care patients in a courteous, respectful, and caring manner.

Care Coordination

1 Communicates with referring specialists
2 Works collaboratively and cooperatively with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams
3 Make medical diagnoses and institute therapy or referrals of patients to the appropriate healthcare facilities, agencies, other resources of the community, or other physicians
4 Coordinates treatment with patient and family members

Direct Patient Care

1 Conducts physical diagnostic, medical history taking, and therapeutic procedures within a primary care setting, in a professional manner in accordance with established standards of care and practice
2 Formulates an appropriate plan of care based on physical exam, patient history and clinical findings, and collaborates with physician(s) as necessary
3 Contacts patients with follow up information on testing, in accordance with practice and Hospital policy and procedure
4 Recognizes and reports relevant information that requires urgent attention, and ensures follow through
5 Writes orders including diagnostic tests, referrals, and medication
6 Answers patient questions and clarifies concerns regarding medications, diet, activity, and health status
7 Provides and promotes effective and compassionate care for patients and families

Record Utilization

1 Utilizes the current Electronic Medical Record to complete the documented Best Practice Workflows accurately
2 Documents physical findings and patient response on appropriate worksheets and medical record

Organizational Responsibilities

1 Participates in staff meetings and cooperates with physicians and coworkers to achieve departmental objectives. Reports concerns and problems as they arise
2 Ensures confidentiality of employee, legal, client/patient, budget and all organizational matters
3 Keeps knowledge base current by attending educational programs