Physician Internal Medicine - Competitive Salary

Job Description Athens, GA Outpatient Primary Care Opportunity Great location - home to the University of Georgia 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.