Metro Atlanta Outpatient Primary Care Opportunity!!
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Family Practice-Without OB
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
9/18/24
Metro Atlanta Outpatient Primary Care Opportunity!!
Join large expanding Primary Care group that has been serving the Medicare population for over a decade...
100% Outpatient Only
M-F Schedule, 9am - 5pm
Full-Time Position
Salary: Over $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Job Summary
· Reports directly to the Medical Director.
· Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and their families.
· Determine which referrals are required based upon examination and patient needs.
· Determine level of urgency of follow-up referral consultation appointments.
· Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of healthcare.
· Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients.
· Order studies, tests and ancillary services.
· Documents all services in patient medical record.
· Completes all office visit notes, before the beginning of the following day from the day of the visit.
· Reviews, makes medical judgments and signs all consult notes, laboratory, diagnostic, ancillary, Pharmacy, Health Risk Assessment, Home Health, Durable Medical Equipment data/requests before the beginning of the following day, from the day of which the request was placed in the clinician’s queue.
· Returns all patient telephone calls by the end of the day on which the call was made.
· Reviews on a regular basis cases that require ongoing medical attention with MCCI Case Management/Acute Care Program.
· Participates in quality improvement management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by MCCI or clinical requirements.
· Consults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment and education issues.
· Oversees mid level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff.
· Assists in resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients.
· Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
· Responsible for application of appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes (CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10) to individual patient health records. Knowledge of national, state and payer specific regulations and policies pertaining to coding reimbursement.
· Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
· Recognizes and completes age and disease specific measures/testing of patients as required by NCQA/HEDIS.
· Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
· Participates in patient retention and marketing activities as required.
II. Common Job Skills
· Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette.
· Typing and computer skills to effectively navigate and utilize EMR.
· Performs in a tactful and professional manner.
III. Licensure/Certifications
· Degree in Internal Medicine/Family Practice from and accredited school and licensed to practice in the State of Georgia.
· Practice experience in outpatient setting with HMO or managed care is helpful.
· Board certified or eligible in primary care specialty is required.
· Current DEA and DPS Certification of Registration.
· Minimum of (2) two years of direct work experience.
Join large expanding Primary Care group that has been serving the Medicare population for over a decade...
100% Outpatient Only
M-F Schedule, 9am - 5pm
Full-Time Position
Salary: Over $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Job Summary
· Reports directly to the Medical Director.
· Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and their families.
· Determine which referrals are required based upon examination and patient needs.
· Determine level of urgency of follow-up referral consultation appointments.
· Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of healthcare.
· Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients.
· Order studies, tests and ancillary services.
· Documents all services in patient medical record.
· Completes all office visit notes, before the beginning of the following day from the day of the visit.
· Reviews, makes medical judgments and signs all consult notes, laboratory, diagnostic, ancillary, Pharmacy, Health Risk Assessment, Home Health, Durable Medical Equipment data/requests before the beginning of the following day, from the day of which the request was placed in the clinician’s queue.
· Returns all patient telephone calls by the end of the day on which the call was made.
· Reviews on a regular basis cases that require ongoing medical attention with MCCI Case Management/Acute Care Program.
· Participates in quality improvement management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by MCCI or clinical requirements.
· Consults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment and education issues.
· Oversees mid level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff.
· Assists in resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients.
· Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
· Responsible for application of appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes (CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10) to individual patient health records. Knowledge of national, state and payer specific regulations and policies pertaining to coding reimbursement.
· Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
· Recognizes and completes age and disease specific measures/testing of patients as required by NCQA/HEDIS.
· Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
· Participates in patient retention and marketing activities as required.
II. Common Job Skills
· Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette.
· Typing and computer skills to effectively navigate and utilize EMR.
· Performs in a tactful and professional manner.
III. Licensure/Certifications
· Degree in Internal Medicine/Family Practice from and accredited school and licensed to practice in the State of Georgia.
· Practice experience in outpatient setting with HMO or managed care is helpful.
· Board certified or eligible in primary care specialty is required.
· Current DEA and DPS Certification of Registration.
· Minimum of (2) two years of direct work experience.