Physician - Geriatrics jobs in Providence, RI

Physician - Geriatrics specializes in dealing with illness and other complications due to the aging process in the elderly. Ensures proper injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Being a Physician - Geriatrics treats disorders that arise due to aging such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease. Requests necessary tests, follow-up visits and refers patients to specialists, as necessary. Additionally, Physician - Geriatrics requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Requires a valid state license to practice. May report to a medical director. Physician - Geriatrics's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Medical Assistant - Geriatrics
  • Brown Medicine
  • East Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • Join the Brown Medicine Team! We offer tuition reimbursement and loan repayment benefits as well as career pathways in both clinical and management.


    SUMMARY:

    Perform selected clinical duties that assist in the delivery of patient care management to the degree of training and as delegated by Practice Manager, practice physician(s), nurse practitioner(s), physician assistant(s) or nurse(s). Maintains efficient clinical operations, following Brown Medicine’s electronic medical record (EMR) and Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) workflow protocols.


    PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Consistently applies the Brown Medicine values of patient care priority, dignity, collaboration, integrity and quality in support of the Brown Medicine mission to deliver compassionate, high-quality patient care, research excellence and outstanding physician education.
    Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the Brown Medicine Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.

    Consistently practices the Brown Medicine Customer Service Standards.

    • Rooms patients (Vitals, weight, medications, PMH, Surgical History, Family History, Drug allergy, social history (smoking history and alcohol use etc.), allergy questionnaire forms).
    • Maintains a smooth patient flow.
    • Manages patient’s call for non-urgent issues (e.g., reminder of appointment date, scheduling/ rescheduling issues etc.)
    • Administers prescribed medications and treatments (e.g., biologicals, EpiPen as ordered and under the supervision of the doctor).
    • Observes, records and reports patients’ vitals and reactions to treatments.
    • Assesses patient needs and suggests solutions to patient care problems.
    • Maintains accurate patient records.
    • Assures patient stays for required observation time after injection(s).
    • Reacts appropriately in patient reaction situations; informs physician and/or other clinical staff as necessary to mitigate adverse reactions.
    • Responsible for following OSHA regulations.
    • Maintains patient, employee and clinic confidentiality.
    • Performs skin testing serves as a back-up if needed
    • Obtains medical records, procedure/lab test result
    • Works with allergy nurse and the clinical practice manager on managing cancellation/no-show list (our goal for show-rate >= 80%).
    • Ensures cleanliness of allergen preparation room
    • Works with the clinical scheduling staff on scheduling appointments for biological agent injections.

    BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

    • High school diploma or GED.
    • Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or demonstrated experience of a minimum of one-year experience gained through prior employment.
    • National certification preferred.
    • Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and/or treatment procedures as dictated by specialty area.
    • Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions necessary to maintain a safe work environment.
    • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
    • Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
    • Ability to communicate appropriately.
    • Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetic or numeric systems.
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with patients, physicians, supervisor and peers.

    EXPERIENCE:

    Prefer a minimum of one-year experience working in a medical setting.


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  • 5 Days Ago

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Primary Care/Internal Medicine Physician
  • Lifespan Physician Group
  • Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • Coastal Medical, a Lifespan affiliate serving more than 120,000 patients across over 25 medical offices in Rhode Island, has openings for board certified or eligible internal medicine physicians inter...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Physician; Radiation Oncologist – Brown Academic Appointment
  • Lifespan Physician Group
  • Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • The Lifespan Cancer Institute an affiliated partner of the Lifespan Physician Group and Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University have an opportunity for a radiation oncologist to join our team...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Family Medicine Physician –Brown Academic Appointment, Newport County, RI
  • Lifespan Physician Group
  • Tiverton, RI FULL_TIME
  • Lifespan Physician Group (LPG) is the largest multi-specialty group of physicians in Rhode Island and has an opening for a board certified or eligible family medicine physician to join a thriving prac...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Family Medicine Physician - Urgent Care - 3 Days per Week
  • Lifespan Physician Group
  • Warwick, RI FULL_TIME
  • Family Medicine or Med-Ped trained physician needed to fill an urgent care opening in Warwick Providence or Johnston, RI. Work just 3 days per week in one of Lifespan Physician Group’s (LPG) Urgent Ca...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Physician – Pain Management, Brown Academic Appointment - Providence, RI
  • Lifespan Physician Group
  • Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • Rhode Island Hospital & The Norman Prince Spine Institute, affiliated partners of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and the Lifespan Physician Group have an opening for a board cert...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Clinical Psychologist Post-Doctoral Fellow
  • LifeStance Health
  • Providence, RI
  • At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Medicine Physician
  • Signature Healthcare
  • Brockton, MA
  • Full Time 40 Hours only 110 Liberty St. Physician Days 1st Shift Physician-Internal Medicine Duties include, but are not...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician Assistant
  • Ortho Rhode Island
  • Warwick, RI
  • Job Description Job Description This position offers the perfect candidate the opportunity to work with world class surg...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Post Doctoral Fellow Psychologist
  • LifeStance Health
  • Warwick, RI
  • At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician
  • East Bay Community Action Program
  • East Providence, RI
  • East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) has an opportunity for a RI-licensed Physician to join our Health Center locat...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Urgent Care Physician - Milford Regional Physician Group
  • Milford Regional Medical Center
  • Milford, MA
  • Find more at Milford Regional.#As a valued member of the Milford Regional Physician Group#team, you will play a key role...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Post-Doctorate Fellow, Counseling
  • Roger Williams University
  • Bristol, RI
  • Job Description: Under the direction of the Director, the Center for Counseling and Student Development, the fellow will...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Anesthesiologist
  • Emerging Tech, LLC
  • Providence, RI
  • Job Description Job Description Location: Providence, RI Duration: 52 weeks Experience: 2+ years Job Description: We are...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

The Providence city limits enclose a small geographical region with a total area of 20.5 square miles (53 km2); 18.5 square miles (48 km2) of it is land and the remaining 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2) is water (roughly 10%). Providence is located at the head of Narragansett Bay, with the Providence River running into the bay through the center of the city, formed by the confluence of the Moshassuck and Woonasquatucket Rivers. The Waterplace Park amphitheater and riverwalks line the river's banks through downtown. Providence is one of many cities claimed to be founded on seven hills like Rome. The...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Physician - Geriatrics jobs
$217,501 to $267,642
Providence, Rhode Island area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago

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