Role
Under general guidance, is responsible for the provision of primary medical care to Community Health Center of Yavapai (CHCY) patients.
Major Duties, Responsibilities
- Provides comprehensive medical care in accordance with regulations and scope of practice for licensure in Arizona, State, Federal and other grant requirements, and the requirements of all payors.
- Examines and assesses patients; establishes diagnoses; conducts appropriate diagnostic tests; develops implements and evaluates treatment plans.
- Refers patients to collaborating physicians, other specialists, and other medical facilities as needed. Provides patient education as needed.
- Documents medical visit in the electronic health records system in a timely manner.
- Coordinates patient care with the clinic support staff.
- Identifies potential opportunities to improve services, suggests solutions and new innovations and participates in their implementation.
- Participates in the Quality Improvement Program, as requested.
- Represents the CHCY in community outreach events such as health screenings/physicals at Health Fairs, school sports physicals and community sports physicals.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.