Job Description
- Must be familiar with Electronic Medical Records System e,g HIMS.
- Elicits and records information about patient’s medical history.
- Examines patients for symptoms or physical information.
- Orders various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.
- Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient.
- Counsels’ patients about their diagnosis/illness about nature and course complications of disease.
- Determines and prescribes medication, dosage and schedule given the patient’s condition.
- Discusses any possible side effects to medication with patient.
- Refers patients appropriately to various specialties for consultant services when necessary for patient’s well-being.
- Documents the patient’s visit including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses and plan of action.
- Monitoring and facilitation of junior doctors’ medical officer regarding patient’s health.