Walk-In Care​/Primary Care Provider; MD​/FNP​/PA

Description

Welcome to our Community Health Center

At BRHC we are compassionate about our work and continually strive for excellence in every program we offer. We are committed to treating each patient and employee with respect and dignity. Our goal is to be our patient’s partner in wellness and as such, we provide our patients with individualized education on prevention and treatments to meet specific health care needs.

Become a member of our valuable team and join us in the rewards of working in our community health center.

This opportunity covers our walk-in care service from 7:30 am to 9:30 am. Scheduled patients resume at the conclusion of walk‑in care.

The Primary Care Provider provides the full scope of primary care services commensurate with his/her field of training and State of Maine licensure; duties include, but are not limited to, diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and provision of health maintenance services to patients of all or applicable life cycles.

1. Performs and records all patient care activities listed on the Health Center’s eClinical Works Patient Health Record System in a timely manner.

2. Adheres to the Health Center’s Patient Centered Medical Home Policies and Procedures as feasible.

3. Utilizes electronic medical records in conformance with Federal and State “Meaningful Use” guidelines as feasible.

4. Obtains health history and performs physical examinations.

5. Diagnoses and provides direct counseling for each patient on a plan for treatment.

6. Prescribes medications in accordance with Maine statute and professional practice guidelines, and adheres to the Health Center’s pain medication prescribing policies and procedures.

7. Performs minor surgical procedures.

8. Arranges referral for patients requiring services not offered at BRHC.

9. Reviews incoming reports (e.g., lab, x‑ray, EKG) sign, date and follow‑up in a timely manner.

10. Participates in staff outreach, off‑site health care programs, and medical public relations functions as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

11. Complies with BRHC Infection Control Plan which includes personally utilizing universal precautions and ensures compliance by support staff.

12. Participates in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, other clinical meetings and required staff meetings.

13. Assists in updating protocols and principles of practice as requested.

14. Adheres to Uniform Data System (UDS) productivity and performance standards and meets at least minimum requirements.

15. Participates in the Medical – Behavioral Health Services Integration Program.

1. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer or Medical Director.

1. Be committed to the mission of the Bucksport Regional Health Center.

2. The Primary Care Physician is a member of the Health Center’s Patient Centered Medical Home Team and is expected to pursue the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Center and work collaboratively to achieve them.

3. The primary care physician must be cognizant of, and comply with, all BRHC policies and procedures, as well as pertinent State of Maine and Federal regulations.

4. Work as a member of the Medical Services team in the performance of duties.

5. Work in harmonious relationships with all staff, patients, vendors and others.

6. Maintain confidentiality and protect the Center by keeping information concerning Operations, patients and employees confidential.

7. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

8. Participation in community activities as a representative of Bucksport Regional Health Center.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the Incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties…