Physician - Nephrology jobs in Salem, OR
Physician - Nephrology examines and diagnoses disorders and diseases of the kidneys. Consults with patients to determine the appropriate course of treatment. Being a Physician - Nephrology recommends and orders tests to determine extent of illness or help diagnose condition. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Additionally, Physician - Nephrology requires a valid state license to practice. May report to a medical director. Physician - Nephrology'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- Nephrology (24 Hours) Salem
- Kaiser Permanente
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Salem, OR
OTHER
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Job Summary:
Participates with the Health Care Team in delivering quality and customer focused health care to patients in a manner that reflects Kaiser Permanentes mission, vision and values. Provides clinical and administrative support to clinicians and other health care team members to offer a variety of health care services to patients. Clinical duties involve both direct (in person) and indirect (via phone or on-line) patient care activities requiring both simple to complex clinical knowledge and skills. As appropriate to the positions scope of authorized duties, the MA is expected to have competent observational, clinical, critical thinking, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills in order to meet patient needs and contribute to a positive care experience and work environment. Works under the clinical supervision of the clinician for patient care activities, and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor.
Essential Responsibilities:- Clinical Tasks: These job tasks provide patient care and are to be performed competently, consistently, accurately and according to established regional/departmental clinical protocols, policies and procedures and standards. They are: Prepares and organizes patients office visit for known reason/procedure by ensuring that all appropriate tests, clinical information (e.g. diagnostic test results, consultation reports, outside records, etc.) and order entries are ready for clinician review prior to appointment time. Collects pertinent subjective (e.g. signs & symptoms, allergies, current medication, tobacco use, etc.) and objective (e.g. vital signs, height, weight, etc.) data related to patients reason for visit (i.e. chief complaint, presenting symptoms or procedure). Utilizes standardized tools (e.g. PST, health maintenance alerts) to identify and address health maintenance/care gaps with patient and alerts clinician on those that require his/her attention. Recognizes signs and symptoms of common medical illnesses, abnormal versus new/existing and reports to clinician. Alerts clinician on signs and symptoms requiring immediate attention and respond to directions per clinician. Prepares patient for actual visit/procedure prior to clinicians exam during rooming-in process. Assures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit/procedure. Checks equipment are in safe working order and cleans room after use. Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed by clinician. Use KP HealthConnect and other information systems to document all pertinent data and outcomes of patient care according to standardized procedures and policies such as and not limited to the use of SBAR, KP HealthConnect smarttools, etc. Updates demographic or historical clinical data gathered in the electronic medical record.
- Clinical Procedures: Performs diagnostic tests, therapies and procedures within scope of authorized duties competently and with maintenance of proficiency according to: a) specific department standards on core clinical tasks (see departments list of core skills); application of knowledge and skills appropriate to developmental age of patient; and established policies such as and not limited to patient safety, aseptic and sterile techniques and infection control. Examples of categories of clinical tasks are as follows: Screening tests - e.g. vital signs, vision, hearing, developmental, LOPS, pain, etc. Diagnostic tests - e.g. urine dips, spirometry/peak flow, bladder scan, finger sticks for glucose, O2 saturation rate, etc. Medication administration via oral, topical, otic, rectal, vaginal, IM, SubQ, intradermal, ophthalmic, inhalation and nasal routes. Wound care - e.g. routine dressing changes, staple/suture removal, cleansing/flushing of wounds. Application and/or removal of orthopedic appliances and other devices - e.g. splints, slings, orthotics, cast, crutch management, anti-embolic stockings measurement, procedural safety restraints, etc. Minor surgical procedures assist - e.g. biopsies, excisions, insertion of devices, D & C, etc. Medical procedures assist - e,g. PAP, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, colposcopies, joint aspirations, etc. Lab specimens collection and labeling - e.g. nose, throat, wound, application of U-bag, etc. Irrigations - e.g. eye, ear. Instrument/equipment set-up, cleaning and processing (sterile and non-sterile) - e.g. scopes, cryogun, O2 tank, procedural trays, etc. Ambulate/transfer of patient using lift equipment. Other procedures outlined in the core skills checklist as attached.
- Practice Management Activities: These job tasks are primarily indirect patient care (i.e. non face-to-face) to be performed competently, accurately and consistently according to established regional/departmental clinical protocols, policies and procedures and standards. They are: Maintains and adjusts clinicians patient schedule for efficient patient flow that facilitates appointed visits and overbooks. Answers and responds to in-coming messages/requests via telephone, mail or kp.org from patient or other department(s) by collecting and communicating pertinent data requiring clinicians review and input. Act as the clinicians agent to communicate back to patient or department his/her response/instructions in a timely manner. Facilitates and completes follow-up duties on patients plan of care as directed by clinician to include but not limited to: processing of prescriptions and forms; reminder of screening/diagnostic tests that are due; scheduling/staging of procedures, tests, referrals, and/or return appointments; and obtaining and inputting patient data to monitor progress into the electronic medical record. Sorts and prioritizes mail containing patient and/or clinical information requiring clinicians review and attention. Provides population-based care outreach activities to include health maintenance screening as directed by clinician.
- Teamwork, Leadership and Professional Development Activities: Performs appropriate daily activities to start workflow in work area per team agreements and procedures. Demonstrates flexibility and ability to reprioritize workflow to handle urgent/emergent demands of the team effectively. Assists with on-boarding of new hires/transfers and/or validating peers clinical skills. Reports errors, near misses or other hazards in a timely manner per established procedures. Seeks assistance with duties when unable to perform safely, lacks training or outside scope of authorized duties. Completes annual competency assessments and trainings by meeting organizational standards and expectations. Demonstrates and maintains clinical knowledge and skills related to departments clinical area and contributes new ideas to assist team in achieving departmental/regional quality and service goals/initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned consistent with job description.
- 10 Days Ago
Physician
- United States Air Force
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Salem, OR
FULL_TIME
- CARING FOR OUR AIRMENPhysicians in the Air Force use their expertise in a variety of ways. From planning and administering medical services to a range of patients to creating policies and programs to ...
- 12 Days Ago
Physician
- imatters
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Salem, OR
FULL_TIME
- Join our successful and respected physician-owned practice in Willamette Valley, OregonWe are adding a fellowship-trained retina/vitreous surgical specialist to handle a high patient volume and enjoy ...
- 1 Month Ago
Physician
- Virginia Garcia Memorial
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McMinnville, OR
FULL_TIME
- Starting Annual Salary: $183,560 DOESchedule: Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 8am to 5pm, Tuesday/Thursday: 10:00am - 7:00pm At Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, we welcome diversity; we encourage, upl...
- 1 Month Ago
Advanced Practice - Urgent Care Position in Albany, OR
- Archway Physician Recruitment
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Albany, OR
FULL_TIME
- **Urgent Care APP Opening in Oregon** Located in Albany, OR. Full Time & Permanent Position. A non-profit integrated health care delivery system, is seeking a full time Urgent Care APP to join our tea...
- 16 Days Ago
Advanced Practice - Family Medicine Position in Salem, OR
- Archway Physician Recruitment
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Salem, OR
FULL_TIME
- **NP/PA Family Medicine opening in Salem, OR** Portland 45m * Seeking NP/PA Family Medicine. * Full-time, permanent * Work alongside ten family medicine physicians * 4 1/2 day work week * Excellent be...
- 5 Days Ago
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Group Exercise Instructor
- Courthouse Club Fitness
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Salem, OR
- Do you have what it takes to get others moving? We are looking for athletic, strong, energetic, and motivating instructo...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director, Capture
- Amentum
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Salem, OR
- Job Description Amentum is seeking a full-time **Capture Manager** to lead and support growth in its Critical Missions/S...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Medical Screener - Reception Technician (Customer Service)
- CSL Plasma
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Salem, OR
- **Job Description Summary** Responsible for greeting donors at the plasma collection center and conducting a series of r...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Group Leader - Customer Service
- CSL Plasma
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Salem, OR
- **Job Description Summary** Responsible for training and coaching the reception staff and facilitating efficient donor f...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Marketing Analyst, Web and Digital
- Confluent
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Salem, OR
- Confluent is pioneering a fundamentally new category of data infrastructure focused on data in motion. Have you ever fou...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Business Operations Manager
- Confluent
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Salem, OR
- Confluent is pioneering a fundamentally new category of data infrastructure focused on data in motion. Have you ever fou...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Paid Search Manager
- Confluent
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Salem, OR
- With Confluent, organizations can harness the full power of continuously flowing data to innovate and win in the modern ...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Associate Vice President (AVP) - Clinic Operations
- Samaritan Health Services
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Corvallis, OR
- Exciting opportunity for someone with a strong business and operational acumen to lead the Medical Specialties Division ...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Salem, Oregon
Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood of West Salem is in Polk County. Salem was founded in 1842, became the capital of the Oregon Territory in 1851, and was incorporated in 1857.
Salem had a population of 169,798 in 2017, making it the second-largest city in the state after Portland. Salem is a little under an hour's driving dis...
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Income Estimation for Physician - Nephrology jobs
$254,086 to $330,524
Salem, Oregon area prices
were up 3.9% from a year ago
were up 3.9% from a year ago
What does a Physician - Nephrology do?
Physician - Nephrology in Bremerton, WA
Your doctor will give you a thorough assessment and, if necessary, refer you to a kidney specialist, known as a nephrologist.
December 14, 2019
Physician - Nephrology in Las Cruces, NM
Medical and surgical procedures that a Nephrologist can provide and refer patients to other specialists for include kidney biopsy, kidney transplants, dialysis and immunosuppression.
October 19, 2019
Physician - Nephrology in Evansville, IN
The nephrologist manages kidney disease by regulating blood pressure, regulating electrolytes, balancing fluids in the body, and administering dialysis.
October 04, 2019