Physician MD or DO

Responsibilities: Consistent with COMC’s Mission, Vision, goals, and objectives as defined by the Board of Directors, the Physician provides high quality comprehensive medical health care to all patients within the limitations of the clinic’s space, equipment, and support personnel. The physician will be responsible for prescribing patients with appropriate medication, health regimens and lifestyle adjustments that will contribute to their recovery from diagnosed health issues, prevent future health issues and/or promote a healthier life.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:
• Provide examinations, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plans for patients.
• Work with the primary healthcare team to provide patients with primary medical care services within the standard of care for Internal Medicine patients.
• Order laboratory and radiology tests and refer patients to specialists when appropriate and called for.
• Analyze reports, test results, medical records and examinations to diagnose condition of patients and propose treatment options.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions. Discuss potential side effects, drug interactions, of medication/treatment with patients
• Implement and participate in medical programs consistent with the goals and objectives outlined by the Board of Directors.
• Assure 24-hour management and accessibility to patients in a rotation with other medical providers.
• Develop and update patient care protocols with other medical providers.
• Recommend medical supply and equipment purchases to the appropriate member of leadership.
• Maintain adequate and properly documented problem-oriented patient records in the EHR.
• Participate in all COMC Quality Improvement policies and activities.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws.
• Adhere to and support all company policies and procedures.
• Participate in medical audits as required.
• Assure compliance with infectious waste protocols.
• Participate in meetings and events as required.
• Perform other appropriate duties as required.
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Qualifications Requirements:
Must have received M.D. or D.O. from accredited medical school; possess a current Missouri license to practice medicine and current DEA licensure. Specialty physicians must meet qualifications that are required for their specialty.
Language Skills: Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and regulatory agencies, when necessary. Ability to effectively present information to top management and the Board of Directors.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with accounting concepts.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Other Skills and Abilities: Excellent customer service skills.
• DEPENDABILITY AND RELIABILITY: Performs all duties and assignments whether or not supervision is present.
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Expresses ideas, information, and instruction in a positive and effective manner.
• TEAMWORK and COOPERATION: Works cooperatively with coworkers and supervisor. Acts as an effective team member with other employees through cooperation.
• JUDGMENT: Makes reasonable and appropriate decisions.
• ADAPTABILITY: Readily and effectively adjusts to changing ideas and activities.
• ROLE MODELING: Acts as a good role model for other employees.
• CREATIVITY: Shows imagination and innovation in solving problems.
• ATTENDANCE: Reliably reports for work as scheduled, willing to work OT when needed.
• SAFETY: Follows all safety rules and works in a safe manner.
• PRODUCTIVITY: Produces an acceptable amount of work, of sufficient quality in an appropriate amount of time.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This includes moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting or moving over 35 pounds of weight.
Travel Requirement: To fulfill the responsibility of the position travel to all COMC locations may be required. Employee must have valid Missouri driver’s license and availability of a motor vehicle. Overnight travel may also be required in specific incidences of training, conferences, etc.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Knowledge of, and compliance with, HIPAA and 340B regulations is required. Confidentiality of patient information is mandatory.