Physician: Full-Time

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

Job-Specific Duties

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 patient’s 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

Set Others up for Success

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

Inspire Others: Don’t just bring your best game, bring others’ best games

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

Take Initiative: Action is better than inaction; See a problem, do something about it—we trust you

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

Innovate: Bring ideas, embrace change

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 PrimeCare’s 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

Working conditions & Physical Requirements

While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter:

High traffic work area, high level of patient and employee interaction
Quiet to moderate noise level from electronic/machine, telephone, and vocal noise
Limited to moderate risk of occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials
Very occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts (i.e., fax machine toner cartridge replacement, etc.)
Employee will be required to speak to and listen to others
Employees will be required to process, remember, and comply with changes in processes and protocols with or without warning
Majority of time may be spent standing, walking, or sitting; using a computer; using hands and fingers to perform job tasks; some reaching is required; many job functions require repetitive motion
Vision abilities required to perform this job include close vision and peripheral vision
Employees will rarely be asked to lift anything above 25lbs; may occasionally be required to help team-lift a patient
Attendance will be required at staff meetings on a monthly basis outside of regular working hours (generally, early morning)
Travel may occasionally be required to attend meetings or to cover for teammates at other locations (generally, at other PrimeCare clinic locations)
Employees are strongly encouraged to attend non-mandatory company events for marketing and team-building
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job
This job has supervisory responsibilities over Mid-level Providers. Employees in this position will report to the Clinic Manager. Supervision is minimal to moderate and employees are expected to help each other comply with policies and procedures.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. All PrimeCare employees are expected to help his/her co-workers in creating a balanced and servant-hearted working environment.