Physician: Full-Time

About the position

Physicians are expected to work as an integral part of the PrimeCare team, helping to provide quality care to our patients in a time-appropriate manner. The following are responsibilities, requirements, and expectations of a PrimeCare Physician.

Responsibilities

• Express critical thinking skills by asking appropriate questions and thoroughly reviewing patient information
• Give appropriate medical advice to patients; exercise care and thoughtful consideration
• Perform blood draws, IVs, EKGs, PFTs, I&Ds, and other procedures
• Use eCW templates effectively to help ensure accuracy and billing collections
• Chart appropriately and efficiently in patients progress note
• Address patient telephone calls, labs, and refill requests in a timely manner
• Maintain all licensure for ability to work in the clinic, including medical license, DEA, CPR certification, and others as required
• Ensure all clinical responsibilities are controlled when leaving
• Work to maintain and continually build evidence-based medical knowledge and skills
• Be available by phone to assist mid-level providers and on-call nurse. May be required to take call
• Grow knowledge of patient needs and find resources to fit them
• Read, analyze, and interpret practice standards, professional journals, technical procedures, and government standards and regulations
• Formally and informally supervise or collaborate with mid-level providers, including training and chart reviews as required
• Encourage team on shift to comply with all policies and procedures, set the tone for staff as leader
• Help direct staff and patients during emergencies of any kind
• Anticipate, listen and respond to customer needs in a courteous, tactful manner
• Follow up and provide feedback in a timely and respectful manner
• Demonstrate conservation and responsible use of resources; treat property with respect
• Maintain composure, great attitude, and moral integrity under pressure
• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with team members, vendors, and patients
• Present a positive image of PCMC through professional appearance and behavior
• Willingly serve others; try to make others jobs easier
• Recognize and support the skills and qualities of others
• Be in the moment and think critically during patient and co-worker interactions
• Address problems/offer correction in a constructive manner, receive correction well
• Be open to additional responsibility
• Perform all required opening/closing duties; ensure self and work station are ready when shift starts
• Consistently arrive on schedule and stay until responsibilities are completed
• Take ownership of responsibilities and actions; anticipate consequences of actions and learn from mistakes
• Display personal drive for high quality work; be industrious with work time
• Request assistance as needed, delegate tasks as appropriate
• Use professional judgment in providing information situationally while staying sensitive to individual and organizational concerns
• Know, understand, and abide by the policies and procedures of PCMC
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information, comply with HIPAA regulations
• Promote a healthy and safe workplace by following OSHA regulations
• Identify personal areas of development and seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Continually strive to suggest and implement ways to improve team, clinic, and PrimeCares performance
• Respond positively to and actively engage with new processes and procedures
• Other duties as needed or required

Requirements

• Medical degree from accredited university
• Active medical licensure in good standing in the state of Arkansas
• Able to work evenings and weekends
• FT: Work a minimum of 30 hours per week, up to 40 or above, depending on clinic needs
• Be available after hours by phone as a resource to other providers or to take call
• Excellent customer service skills
• Outstanding communication skills
• Ability to read and write English according to proper grammar rules
• Patience, sound judgment, and discretion dealing with confidential information
• Organizational and multitasking skills
• Experience with computer data entry
• Knowledge of medical terminology, regulations, and medical office procedures

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job