Family Medicine MD / DO

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for providing comprehensive primary care services in a primary medical care, ambulatory clinic setting. The provider works independently and interdependently with other clinic providers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Provision of comprehensive primary care services for all ages in a primary medical care ambulatory clinic setting. The incumbent works independently and interdependently with other medical providers and visiting specialists.

 Provide care consistent with evidence based medicine.

 Perform minor outpatient procedures in accordance with the scope of practice and privileging policy.

 Provide consultation to other clinic providers either in person or by telephone.

 Consult with clinic physicians, specialists, or other health care professionals as appropriate.

 Assess patient needs for specialty referrals, diagnostic and in-patient care and make appropriate referrals.

 Provide patients and family members with counseling and education regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and need for follow up as appropriate during each patient visit. Verify and document that the patient understands diagnosis, treatment and follow-up recommendations as required by uniform data system, meaningful use and patient centered medical home standards.

 Dispense medications in accordance with State of Oregon Pharmacy Board policies.

 Participate in a shared call system with other providers.

 Assist with meeting clinic patient care team productivity and quality care standards.

 Participate in development and utilization of practice guidelines and procedures.

 Participate in audits, and meet standards of Quality Improvement, Risk Management and Utilization Management programs.

 Complete accurate and timely documentation in patient records and encounters within 24-48 hours after the patient visit.

 Maintenance of credentials essential for practice, to include licensure, certification and CME.

 Maintains good attendance, is punctual and works full scheduled shift as a condition of employment.

 Demonstrates respectful, professional and appropriate behavior that supports a team oriented work environment.

 Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, core values and goals of LCHC and its healthcare delivery including the ability to integrate values of justice, respect, compassion, excellence and stewardship into appropriate programs and services.