Job Description:
Primary care physicians perform various functions in ensuring the wellness of patients; the common tasks, duties, and responsibilities we are looking for are shown below: Act as a key point of entry to the entire/larger health care system Make sure that emphasis is laid on early detection of ailments, prevention, and wellness generally Identify and refer patients to the appropriate specialist based on the nature of the ailment and the health need of patients Serve as the first point of call for patients Act as a middle-man between patients and medical specialists in the case of more complex medical conditions Responsible for managing and directing general physician medical care Carry out primary mental screening and adjustments in medical procedures if required Make sure that patients are well attended to and cared for based on acquired skills and training Oversee and supervise the whole process of health care delivery to patients by medical organizations they are referred to Participate in the process of identifying risks for serious or acute problems, and make plans to hinder their development/growth. Requirements – Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities – for our Primary Care Physician Role If you are applying for the primary care physician job, the following are important requirements and qualifications you need to meet to be considered for the role by the majority of employers: Good communication skill. In a bid to carry out accurate and precise diagnosis, and to be able to get needed information from patients, the physician must be able to communicate effectively (especially listening) Must have excellent interpersonal skills so as to enable patients to warm up to him/her and generally help to make treatment easier Must be able to work as part of a team if need be Ability to work with little or no supervision Ability to pay attention to details Good reasoning and decision-making ability Must be someone that exercises patience even in the most gruesome circumstance Must have graduated from an approved medical school Must have license to practice within a given locality Must have completed an approved residency in the specialty