ASSISTANT PHYSICIAN

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Position Summary: An Assistant Physician who supports the attending physician in providing comprehensive patient care during surgeries, outpatient consultations, emergency services, and hospitalization, ensuring safe and regulatory-compliant care. Key Highlights: 1. Clinical and supportive assistance in outpatient consultation, hospitalization, and operating room 2. Ensuring appropriate medical care for patients covered by insurance providers 3. Preparation and maintenance of clinical records **Position Profile: Assistant Physician** **1\. General Information** * **Position Title:** Assistant Physician * **Department:** Outpatient Clinic / Hospitalization / Operating Room / Emergency Services * **Reports To:** Attending Physician / Department Head / Medical Director * **Schedule:** On-call shifts (as per hospital operations) * **Supervisory Responsibility:** Not applicable **2\. Position Purpose** To support the attending physician in delivering comprehensive patient care through participation in surgeries, outpatient consultations, emergency care, and hospitalization, as well as in the proper **preparation, compilation, and follow-up of clinical records**, ensuring safe, timely, and regulatory-compliant medical care in accordance with current regulations and insurance provider guidelines. **3\. Key Objectives and Specific Functions** **Objective 1: Provide clinical and supportive assistance to the attending physician in outpatient consultation, hospitalization, and operating room.** **Functions:** * Assist and accompany the attending physician during surgical procedures. * Support preoperative preparation and postoperative follow-up of patients. * Participate in medical care during outpatient consultations. * Assist in initial clinical assessment and ongoing monitoring of hospitalized patients. **Objective 2: Ensure appropriate medical care for patients covered by insurance providers.** **Functions:** * Conduct medical assessments according to protocols established by insurance providers. * Prepare required medical notes for authorizations, follow-ups, and discharges. * Coordinate with administrative departments for proper case management related to insurance providers. * Provide clear and timely clinical information in accordance with institutional guidelines. **Objective 3: Prepare and maintain up-to-date clinical records for patients.** **Functions:** * Prepare admission, progress, interconsultation, and discharge medical notes. * Record diagnoses, treatments, medical orders, and clinical progression. * Compile clinical records in compliance with NOM\-004\-SSA3\-2012\. * Ensure confidentiality and secure handling of clinical information. **Objective 4: Respond to medical requirements in the emergency department.** **Functions:** * Assess and treat patients in the emergency department when required. * Assist in initial patient stabilization. * Order necessary laboratory and imaging studies. * Promptly notify the attending physician or department head regarding critical situations. **4\. Education and Training** * Bachelor's Degree in Medicine (degree and professional license are mandatory). * Completed rotating internship and social service (Level 2). * Courses in emergency medicine and Basic Life Support (BLS). * Basic knowledge of operating room procedures and aseptic protocols. **5\. Experience** * 1 year of experience in a hospital setting (preferred). * Experience in outpatient clinics, hospitalization, or operating rooms (highly preferred). * Experience in caring for patients covered by insurance providers is desirable. **6\. Technical Knowledge** * Preparation and management of clinical records. * Current health regulations (NOM\-004 on clinical records). * Basic medical care and clinical follow-up. * Surgical and emergency protocols. * Basic use of hospital information systems and electronic health records. **7\. Competencies** * Teamwork * Organization and follow-up * Effective communication * Attention to detail * Professional ethics * Service-oriented attitude * Ability to respond effectively to emergencies **8\. Additional Requirements** * Flexibility in scheduling and availability for on-call duties. * Adherence to hospital policies and protocols. * Ongoing medical education and professional development. * Respectful and empathetic interaction with patients and their families. * Compliance with confidentiality and biosafety standards. **SALARY** Base Salary \+ Commissions Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $12,000\.00 \- $20,000\.00 per month Benefits: * Employee discount * Special discounts and preferential pricing * Company-provided parking * Complimentary uniforms Experience: * Critical Patient Management: 1 year (Mandatory) Willingness to Travel: * 100 % (Mandatory) Work Location: On-site employment