Urgent Care

Medical Services Provider

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing professional medical services to patients of MercyCare Community Physicians.

Job Duties

• Provides professional medical services to patients of MercyCare Community Physicians.
• Obtains and records an appropriate medical history of each patient including but not limited to: The patient's chief complaint past medical history family history social history review of systems physical exam diagnosis assessment and plan of care.
• Performs and/or orders clinically appropriate procedures for each patient and documenting same.
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests and clinical examinations in order to assess the medical condition of each patient including formulating a diagnosis and documenting same in conformity with applicable professional standards third party payer requirements and Mercy policies and procedures.
• Prescribes clinically appropriate medication and treatment for each patient and timely documenting same.
• Refers each patient to other physicians including specialists and other health care providers whenever the patient's condition so warrants and documenting same.
• Keeps and maintains accurate complete appropriate timely and legible medical records relating to all professional services rendered to Mercy patients in conformity with applicable professional standards third party payer requirements and Mercy policies and procedures.
• Timely reports births deaths outbreaks of contagious disease and other information required by law to be reported to governmental authorities.
• Uses and promotes evidence-based clinical practice.
• Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care.
• Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention.
• Consults with Medical Director and other medical professionals as needed regarding patient care assessment and education issues.
• Participates in quality improvement management continuing education and other patient care programs established by Mercy.
• Oversees mid-level medical staff (if applicable).
• Assists in the resolution of complaints requests and inquiries from patients.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities and promptly reports any unsafe conditions situations incidents and injuries.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles procedures and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette.
• Performs duties in a tactful and professional manner.

Professional Experience

• Previous clinical experience preferred.
• Previous experience in field of practice preferred.

Education

• Education sufficient to obtain required licensure.

Licensure Certification Registration

• Licensed to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in the State of Iowa required.
• Must have medical staff privileges at Mercy Medical Center.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.

Physical Requirements

• Medium: Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequently

Pay Rate Type

• Hourly

Mercy is an independent community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years. Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity equity and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status civil union status parental status religion national origin age disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.