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Requisition Number
R-19293
Facility
LOC0010 - Health Express-Weymouth330 Washington Street Weymouth, MA 02188
Department Name
HXP Administration
Status
Full time
Budgeted Hours
40
Shift
Day (United States of America)
This position is responsible for examination and treatment of patients in our urgent care settings.
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.
* Arrive each day prepared to work at your scheduled time.
* Be prepared to leave at the end of the day only after patient care is completed.
* Attend staff meetings and offer suggestions. Listen to others with an open mind.
* Be willing to work collaboratively with APCs (NP/PA)
* Review lab results and imaging studies during down time (non-patient care periods during the clinical shift).
* Review patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status.
* Elicit and record information about patients’ medical histories.
* Interview patients concerning their symptoms and conduct a thorough physical examination.
* Order or execute various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patients’ conditions.
* Interpret reports and findings of tests and examinations, and diagnose conditions of patients.
* When clinically indicated, administer or prescribe treatments
* Determine and prescribe medication, dosage, and schedule given the patients’ conditions and allergies.
* Discuss any possible side effects to medication or immunization with patients. Utilize online resources to perform travel consultations.
* Be willing to obtain DOT medical examiner certification via online training and pass official examination.
* Be willing to learn and utilize EMR and tablet/laptop technology at the bedside.
* Prescribe and administer vaccinations to immunize patients from communicable diseases.
* Promote health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
* Perform surgical procedures commensurate with surgical competency.
* Refer patients to primary care physicians or medical specialists for consultation services when necessary for the well-being of the patients.
* Document the patients’ visits including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action.
* Follow-up with patients regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases. Follow-up daily on laboratory tests and X-Rays.
* Conduct physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school/sports/camp or consideration for jobs.
* Maintain a professional appearance.
* Maintain a current CPR certification.
* Understand the concepts of universal precautions, HIPAA and OSHA.
* Be a team player who is equally comfortable working independently.
* Maintain a warm, friendly attitude with excellent patient interaction skills.
* Maintain excellent verbal and communication skills. Be adaptable in different situations.
* Exhibit Excellent Customer Service; be patient-centric and customer service oriented.
Requirements
* Doctoral degree (M. D., Doctor of Medicine or D.O., Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)
* Must be board-certified or board eligible by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
Full time, including 2 weekends per month.
1 summer and 1 winter holiday
Employee will provide coverage to all Health Express locations as needed.
Responsibilities If Required
Education if Required:
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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