POSITION TITLE: 

FamilyPhysician

DEPARTMENT:

Medical

REPORTS TO:

Site Medical Director

1.

Knowledge of Electronic Health Records and related computer systems

2.

Ability to collaborate with mutual providers of treatment in mental health and substance use settings as well as work well with the primary care team

3.

Ability to prioritize and multi-task and have strong time management skills 

1.

Provides the following health care services for patients: assessment/evaluation, diagnosis, treatment/prescribing, planning and education 

2.

Provides medical services to include acute care, periodic re-evaluations, and management of chronic conditions. May include services in specialized areas (such as obstetrics and HIV/AIDS) as required 

3.

Reviews and manages patient information including labs, diagnostic images, prescription refills, outside consultation notes, previous medical records, specialist referrals, etc. 

4.

Prescribes and administers medications and treatment regimens according to assessed medical conditions. Review medication(s) that patient is currently taking, prior to prescribing to prevent adverse reactions 

5.

Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care services as appropriate 

6.

Prioritizes patient care throughout the day 

7.

Provides acute triage over the phone or with walk in patients 

8.

Provides education and information to patients on various diseases, providing handouts as appropriate 

9.

Performs various in office procedures as directed 

10.

Documents all appropriate information in electronic health record system 

11.

Responds to messages and relay information to patients and other external sources as needed 

12.

Completes various medical related forms as needed 

13. 

Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as appropriate 

14.

May participate in and collaborate with staff/teams on various support-related functions including quality assurance, care team development, system optimization, empanelment, policy and procedure development, etc. 

15.

Assists in the coordination and integration of all health clinic outreach programs as directed 

16.

Participates in education of students 

17.

Responds to afterhours outpatient triage calls on a rotation basis 

18.

Documents care in the medical record and appropriately complete encounter forms for each patient encounter 

19.

Maintains hospital privileges, licensure, CPR, and DEA certification, as well as other certifications and licenses as required 

20.

Shares on-call and hospital rounding responsibilities with other physicians and provide billing information for all off-site encounters 

21.

Functions as a member of the medical team, including maintaining appropriate communications with other team members and attendance at agency meetings 

22.

Participates in Quality Improvement activities, peer review, and other administrative functions as assigned 

23.

Maintains ongoing clinical competence through formal and informal Continuing Medical Education activities 

24.

Maintains a level of professional and ethical behavior 

25.

Performs other duties as assigned 

1.

Independently recognizes and performs duties which need to be done without being directly assigned. Establishes priorities; organizes work and time to meet them 

2.

Recognizes and responds to priorities, accepts changes and new ideas. Has insight into problems and the ability to develop workable alternatives 

3.

Accepts constructive criticism in a positive manner 

4.

Adheres to attendance and punctuality requirements per health center policy. Provides proper notification for absences and tardiness. Takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences or tardiness 

5.

Uses time effectively and constructively. Does not abuse supplies, equipment, and service 

6.

Observes all health center and departmental policies governing conduct while at work (e.g., telephone and computer use, electronic messaging, smoking regulations, parking, breaks and other related policies)