Huggins Hospital

Key Responsibilities

• • Examines patients to obtain information to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions and determines surgical risk.
• • Formulates an appropriate plan of care based on physical exam, patient history and clinical findings, and collaborates with other physician(s) as necessary.
• • Diagnosis bodily disorders and other conditions, providing appropriate treatments, including surgeries and medications.
• • Writes orders including diagnostic tests, referrals, and medication.
• • Answers patient questions and clarifies concerns in a friendly, attentive manner.
• • Provides and promotes effective and compassionate care for patients and families.
• • Orders and interprets patient diagnostic and other clinical tests.
• • Advises patient and family about laboratory and other test results in order to promote patient cooperation and understanding of plan-of-care treatment decisions.
• • Provides patient and family education regarding diagnoses, disease process and treatment options.
• • Analyzes patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and diagnostic results to verify need for surgical intervention, and to determine the best surgical methodology and surgical risk.
• • Partners with perioperative teams to assess and mitigate surgical risk.
• • Prescribes pre- and post-operative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, preparation, and treatment of the patient's operative area.
• • Informs patients and families about the procedure to be done, and the benefits and the risks that the patient needs to consider before obtaining necessary consents.
• • Explains procedures to patients, including recovery and any follow-up care that will be needed.
• • Directs and coordinates the interdisciplinary professional team to coordinate both operative and nonoperative care.
• • Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when appropriate.
• • Performs a wide range of surgeries expertly and successfully, anticipating and correcting post-operative problems resulting from co-morbid conditions and stress of surgery.
• • Treats diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods.
• • Directs and coordinates activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, and other medical and clinical staff participating in the operative care of patients.
• • Participates as a leader in surgical services, providing input on planning, scheduling, coordination, of supplies and equipment.
• • Assists in the determination of safely performed elective procedures based on outcomes data and facility needs/capabilities.
• • Ensures that proper patient documentation is timely, accurate, complete, and is compliant with office, hospital, and governmental entities.
• • Ensures the ideal experience and highest level of customer service to both internal and external customers.
• • Responds to and resolves patients' issues in a timely, professional, and friendly manner.
• • Acts as an information resource and ambassador to patients.
• • Works with practice management to ensure proper compliance with billing, coding, and CPT code-assignment.
• • Supports and coordinates all surgical practice and Hospital quality improvement efforts and reporting.
• • Continually seeks opportunities for quality improvement in processes, services, operations, and clinical quality/outcomes.
• • Provides consultation and surgical assistance to other providers and surgeons.
• • Utilizes the current Electronic Medical Record to complete the documented Best Practice Workflows accurately.
• • Collaborates with hospital staff to optimize surgical and nonsurgical care.
• • Initiates and participates in growth and development of General Surgery department.
• • Assesses other General surgery service offerings, while considering the needs of the community.
• • Provides provider outreach and promotion of Huggins Hospital General Surgery services.
• • Actively engages in the development of medical services including protocols, standard procedures, and management of patient-care-related activities.
• • Acts in a positive and professional manner, complying with practice policies, procedures, and federal and state laws.
• • Implements best practice models in clerical and clinical areas, medical record management protocols, and regulatory compliance.
• • Ensures compliance with current practice and Hospital policies and procedures to ensure excellent patient care.
• • Works as a team to provide on-call coverage for other general surgeons.
• • Keeps up-to-date technically and apply new knowledge for best practice in the department.
• • Participates in teaching and mentorship if asked by administration.
• • Stays abreast of external and internal environment trends and forecasts (healthcare and economic related) and market conditions to optimize practice performance.
• • Provides community education.
• • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• • Efficiently uses group practice and healthcare resources.
• • Contributes to quality improvement activities by actively participating in the medical staff activities, serving on various committees, and suggesting and supporting process improvements.
• • Advises the Chief of Surgery and/or Chief Medical Officer of any problems that can affect the efficiency of the organization.
• • Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift.
• • Facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality (HIPAA).
• • Contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect.
• • Maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times.
• • Works as a team member with other departments.
• • Practices workplace safety daily.
• • Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings.
• • Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes.
• • Completes all required annual education on or before the due date.