Diagnoses and treats diseases and conditions associated with the lungs, performs pulmonary diagnostics, orders laboratory and X‑ray examinations, prescribes treatment, and manages patient care in a medical ward or ICU setting.
Responsibilities
Diagnoses and treats pulmonary diseases
Examines patients using medical instruments
Elicits and records patient history
Analyzes reports and test results
Prescribes treatment or medication
Requirements
Post‑graduate degree in Pulmonology from a recognized medical college
The CNS/NP serves as clinical resource and an independent practitioner who diagnoses and manages acute and chronic diseases on the inpatient unit. Proactively manages the care of patients across the continuum of care.
Responsibilities
Completes a comprehensive health assessment including an appropriate health history (chief complaint, history of present illness, past medical history, family history, social history, review of systems, and pain history) and physical exam
Determines the need for and interprets the results of relevant screening and diagnostic tests
Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning abilities to formulate a diagnosis by critically analyzing history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests
Modifies assessment techniques according to patients condition, culture, age, and stage of development
Effectively communicates health findings and/or the diagnosis of a health condition to the patient, discusses the prognosis and options for treatment for the condition, and then establishes a mutually acceptable plan of care with the patient
The CNS/NP serves as a clinical resource and independent practitioner who diagnoses and manages acute and chronic diseases on the inpatient unit, proactively managing patient care across the continuum.
Responsibilities
Completes comprehensive health assessments including history and physical exam
Determines need for and interprets screening and diagnostic tests
Formulates diagnoses using clinical judgment
Modifies assessment techniques based on patient condition
Communicates health findings and treatment plans to patients
Compassionate Medical Assistant to join a patient-centered team, performing clinical procedures, collaborating with providers, providing patient education, and ensuring seamless patient experiences.
Compensation
Base Pay Range: Medical Assistant: $16.68 - $26.31per hour, based on experience; Certified Medical Assistant: $17.92 - $28.27 per hour, based on experience. Choose Between Sign-On Bonus -OR- Retention Rewards: Sign-On Bonus: $1,500; Retention Rewards: Up to $15,000. Relocation Support: Additional $5,000 if moving from over 50 miles away. Retention Reward (Option 1): $2,000 per year for up to 5 years, totaling $10,000; Student Loan Repayment (Option 2): $2,000 per year toward student loans, up to 5 years, totaling $10,000.
Responsibilities
Respond to general patient inquiries regarding treatment and clinic policies and procedures.
Prepare patients for the health care visit by accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; positioning patients for examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Verify patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
Support care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; drawing blood; preparing patients for x-rays; taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings.
Educate patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answering questions; complete records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
Medical Assistant - Jefferson City Clinics (Click For Locations)University of Missouri Health Care · Jefferson City, US