Interviews and examines patients, reviews past medical history and requests or performs diagnostic test and examination deemed necessary to obtain all possible information related to each case. Makes preliminary diagnosis, directs, prescribes or provides treatment or arranges for specialized care or patient referral as required. Bases decision upon information obtained, professional medical knowledge and skills and prescribed policies and procedures. Give total patient care including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment, and fallow-up services to patients under incumbent's care. Conducts outpatient clinics, making observations appropriate to the outpatients underlying disease and treatment plan, including current symptoms. Reviews the patient's medications, diet,, therapy course, and adherence to management plan and patient observations. Modifies regimen as required. Instructs and counsels patient as required. . Makes appropriate referrals and obtains appropriate consultations as necessary. Assures preparation of appropriate medical records in EHR for all patients seen to assure the accumulation and organization of all pertinent clinical data needed to provide comprehensive medical care. Dictates clinical reports and care to physicians, and other individuals and facilities. Works closely with allies health professionals (community health nurse, social workers, health educators, etc) in the provision of broad health program services. Follows the medical staff policies and procedures for Tsaile/Rock Point clinical practice guidelines.
Follows federal licensing, accreditation and regulation body standards from organizations such as: CMS,JACHO, CLIA, and IMS; and any other agency to which the facility is accountable. Interacts in a professional manner with patients and co-workers.Functions under the general supervision of the Chief Medical Officer
