Sentences with phrase «medical doctors on duty»

A senior official of ISTH, who did not want to be mentioned, confirmed the incident, adding that the injured were receiving attention from medical doctors on duty.

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«The Hon minister of health, Prof Isaac Adewole has directed the medical directors and chief medical directors of federal government owned hospitals to ensure that consultants and youth corps doct, as well as doctors on internship, ip are on duty to provide health services at the hospitals in order to ensure there is no break in healthcare services to our people,» she said.

«I am sure, if FRSC personnel that took us to Doka Hospital and the nurse on duty had medical facilities to give first aid treatment, our doctors and driver wouldn't have died.»

The man was brought in foaming in the mouth and he was refused medical attention by doctors and nurses on duty because his poor wife could not come up with the -LSB-...]

In response to proposals published by the Scottish Government, currently subject to consultation, on imposing a «duty of candour» for healthcare providers, the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) has urged doctors and other medical staff to be upfront and honest in regards to any medical errors.

Since the employer pays the doctor, the doctor is under pressure to send you back to work prematurely, to terminate treatment prematurely, to put you on light duty prematurely, and to discourage aggressive medical treatment.

In order to make sure that doctors and medical health professionals do not unnecessarily harm their patients, California's medical malpractice laws impose a legal duty on doctors to act with a certain level of care.

R (British Medical Association) v Secretary of State for Health (2016) The BMA sought to challenge the Health Secretary's decision to approve a new contract for junior doctors, on the grounds that he had failed to comply with the Public Sector Equality Duty.

Recently, concerns have been voiced by a number of member states about judgments of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) which defined any on - call duty at hospitals by doctors and medical staff as working time.

If the insured can't be prorogued until he / she returns to India, any medical treatment recommended by the doctor on duty like X-ray, blood test, and various diagnostic tests are covered under this plan.

Medical assistants are called on to perform a variety of clinical and patient duties that are crucial to helping doctors see and treat patients in an efficient manner.

Akin to a «Cardio - thoracic doctor» who make use of the total range of rules and regulations that are provided for his compliant character, an «advanced medical assistant» can accomplish more focused duties based on his / her education and backdrop.

A medical assistant in a private practice setting has the basic duties of an office receptionist, and the doctors will depend on the assistant to manage patient care and also keep the office running smoothly.

As a major element of the medical assistant internship program, the intern's are trained to grant back office assistance along with several other day after day duties such as, accompanying the patients to the health examination rooms of the doctor's office, noting down the vital symptoms and body weight of the patients and so on.

• Greeted patients and families and provided them with information • Took patients» histories and recorded information on predefined systems • Handled patients» appointments and doctors» scheduling duties • Made follow up calls to remind patients of their appointments • Handled payments for services not covered by insurance companies • Answered telephone calls and provided callers with needed information • Explained medical procedures to patients and prepared them for medical examinations • Assisted with medical transcription and coding duties by preparing patient information • Managed patient billing documents for patients paying by credit • Assisted in following up on insurance claims by contacting designated insurance companies

Promptly referred all doctors» calls and customers» medical questions to the pharmacist on duty.

While the medical assistant job description can vary depending on the work environment, medical assistants generally spend their time preparing patients to see the doctor and other administrative duties.

Praised for efficient handling of administrative duties (e.g., answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, processing patients, billing and bookkeeping) that allowed doctors and nursing staff to focus on the health concerns of their patients.

Palmetto Health, Danville, IL 6/2014 to 8/2014 Nursing Extern • Assisted in assessing patients to determine their conditions • Took and recorded patients» vitals such as pulse, blood pressure and temperature • Provided support to patients in bathing, washing, toileting and dressing • Changed bed clothes and turned patients to ensure that bedsores do not form • Understood and followed plans of treatment by administering medication • Educated patients and their families about medical procedures and outcomes • Observed patients for signs of distress or changes in condition and alerted registered nurse or doctor on duty immediately

• Greeted patients as they enter the facility • Took patient information for record purposes • Maintained demographic and insurance information • Verified information by interviewing patients • Reviewed medical history and took vital signs • Educated patients about the facility's policies and medical procedures • Recorded billing information • Managed supplies and equipment • Maintained a safe and clean environment for the patients and the doctors • Liaised with insurance companies • Created and maintained record systems to ensure that patients» information was properly recorded • Manned the telephone exchange, answered telephone calls and provided required information • Registered new patients by assisting them in filling out registration forms and providing them with information on required documents • Prepared examination rooms by ensuring that all equipment and supplied were available and in good working order • Assisted doctors in performing examinations by operating medical equipment and providing them with supplies needed to complete the procedure • Prepared patients for examinations by assisting them in changing into robes and providing them with information on what to expect during the procedure or examination • Created and maintained effective liaison with insurance companies to verify patients» insurance coverage information • Contacted insurance companies to determine the status of submitted claims and follow up on delayed or unpaid claims • Calculated co-pays and provided patients with information on how much coverage their insurance company will provide to them for each procedure • Created and implemented supplies inventory systems and contacted vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of equipment and supplies • Provided one on one information of what to expect from a procedure to patients and their families • Administered medication to patients and ensured that medicine refill requests are timely filled • Oversaw the cleanliness, maintenance and sterilization of medical equipment after each procedure • Scheduled patients for appointments and performed follow up duties to ensure that all appointment slots are filled • Handled any cancelled appointment slots by allotting them to patients on the facility waiting lists

Duties will include: Setting patients up on modalities (such as e-stim, roller beds, and decompression tables), using Kareo and Quickcharts software to notate patient's pain levels / schedule appointments, assisting the doctor with various clerical tasks, educating patients on treatment plans and medical equipment, and providing excellent customer service.

Job duties of a medical assistant focus more on patient assessment, evaluation and helping doctors with patient care and treatment.

The medical assistant performs administrative and clinical duties focused on patient care and efficient office work - flow in an ambulatory medical facility under the direct supervision of the doctor for whom they work.

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)-- Duties & Responsibilities Provide support to other staff and coordinate all care efforts while acting as primary point of contact to patients Perform frequent patient evaluations, including initial and on - going examinations, monitoring and tracking of vital signs, executing various minor procedures, and both administering and tracking medication use per physician orders for an extensive variety of conditions Alert physicians to any change in condition and raise concerns when necessary through accurate communication Communicate effectively with other medical staff, family members and interested parties to facilitate the efficient treatment of patients as well as ensure the timely information flow Collaborate in the development of treatment plans, providing guidance from point of admission through discharge while utilizing initial and on - going assessments to provide correct medical direction Deliver emotional and informational support to patient, their families, and other interested parties, helping them understand conditions, treatments and potential outcomes Develop and maintain competencies and knowledge of medical techniques, information, conditions, treatments, medications, and potential interactions, participating actively in all continuing education opportunities Utilize and employ knowledge from clinical rotations in MedSurgical, Telemetry, GI, Emergency Room, Post-Partum, Nursery, Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Family Practice and Urgent Care settings Adhere strictly to local, state, and federal health - related laws in the administration of care, the operation and utilization of all medical equipment and procedures, and treatment of patients Address patient and doctor queries, resolving them in an expedited manner

Medical Assistant — Duties & Responsibilities Provide an informed point of contact to patient, communicating effectively with other medical staff and interested parties to facilitate the efficient execution of procedures for patients as well as ensure timely information flow Execute frequent patient evaluations upon escort to examination rooms, including the monitoring and tracking of vital signs and assistance with minor procedures including EKG, Pap smears, cultures, urinalysis, and others Coordinate all pharmacy - and insurance - related aspects between doctors, physicians, and licensed nursing professionals, including prescription submission, insurance pre-authorization, and referrals Alert physicians to any change in condition and raise concerns when necessary Provide support and supervision to other staff and coordinate all care efforts, including material and equipment prep, procedure and appointment scheduling, vaccine administration, patient charting, and records management Collaborate in the execution of all plans of treatment, providing assistance and answering questions related to all instructions for home care Aid in the delivery of informational support to patients, families, and other interested parties, helping them understand conditions, treatments, and potential outcomes Develop and maintain competencies and knowledge of medical techniques, information, conditions, treatments, medications, and potential interactions Adhere strictly to local, state, and federal health - related laws, as well as facility policies, rules, and procedures, in the administration of care and treatment of patients Address patient and doctor queries, resolving them in an expedited manner, while participating in training practices to continue advanced education and leverage facility resources and personnel Track, file, and view important medical documents, receipts, insurance records, and billing invoices on a daily basis, organizing and managing sensitive files and patient information in an efficient manner Maintain patient files, entering results into respective databases while auditing for accuracy and completion Assist other personnel with various duties as assigned to facilitate efficient administrative and business opeMedical Assistant — Duties & Responsibilities Provide an informed point of contact to patient, communicating effectively with other medical staff and interested parties to facilitate the efficient execution of procedures for patients as well as ensure timely information flow Execute frequent patient evaluations upon escort to examination rooms, including the monitoring and tracking of vital signs and assistance with minor procedures including EKG, Pap smears, cultures, urinalysis, and others Coordinate all pharmacy - and insurance - related aspects between doctors, physicians, and licensed nursing professionals, including prescription submission, insurance pre-authorization, and referrals Alert physicians to any change in condition and raise concerns when necessary Provide support and supervision to other staff and coordinate all care efforts, including material and equipment prep, procedure and appointment scheduling, vaccine administration, patient charting, and records management Collaborate in the execution of all plans of treatment, providing assistance and answering questions related to all instructions for home care Aid in the delivery of informational support to patients, families, and other interested parties, helping them understand conditions, treatments, and potential outcomes Develop and maintain competencies and knowledge of medical techniques, information, conditions, treatments, medications, and potential interactions Adhere strictly to local, state, and federal health - related laws, as well as facility policies, rules, and procedures, in the administration of care and treatment of patients Address patient and doctor queries, resolving them in an expedited manner, while participating in training practices to continue advanced education and leverage facility resources and personnel Track, file, and view important medical documents, receipts, insurance records, and billing invoices on a daily basis, organizing and managing sensitive files and patient information in an efficient manner Maintain patient files, entering results into respective databases while auditing for accuracy and completion Assist other personnel with various duties as assigned to facilitate efficient administrative and business operDuties & Responsibilities Provide an informed point of contact to patient, communicating effectively with other medical staff and interested parties to facilitate the efficient execution of procedures for patients as well as ensure timely information flow Execute frequent patient evaluations upon escort to examination rooms, including the monitoring and tracking of vital signs and assistance with minor procedures including EKG, Pap smears, cultures, urinalysis, and others Coordinate all pharmacy - and insurance - related aspects between doctors, physicians, and licensed nursing professionals, including prescription submission, insurance pre-authorization, and referrals Alert physicians to any change in condition and raise concerns when necessary Provide support and supervision to other staff and coordinate all care efforts, including material and equipment prep, procedure and appointment scheduling, vaccine administration, patient charting, and records management Collaborate in the execution of all plans of treatment, providing assistance and answering questions related to all instructions for home care Aid in the delivery of informational support to patients, families, and other interested parties, helping them understand conditions, treatments, and potential outcomes Develop and maintain competencies and knowledge of medical techniques, information, conditions, treatments, medications, and potential interactions Adhere strictly to local, state, and federal health - related laws, as well as facility policies, rules, and procedures, in the administration of care and treatment of patients Address patient and doctor queries, resolving them in an expedited manner, while participating in training practices to continue advanced education and leverage facility resources and personnel Track, file, and view important medical documents, receipts, insurance records, and billing invoices on a daily basis, organizing and managing sensitive files and patient information in an efficient manner Maintain patient files, entering results into respective databases while auditing for accuracy and completion Assist other personnel with various duties as assigned to facilitate efficient administrative and business opemedical staff and interested parties to facilitate the efficient execution of procedures for patients as well as ensure timely information flow Execute frequent patient evaluations upon escort to examination rooms, including the monitoring and tracking of vital signs and assistance with minor procedures including EKG, Pap smears, cultures, urinalysis, and others Coordinate all pharmacy - and insurance - related aspects between doctors, physicians, and licensed nursing professionals, including prescription submission, insurance pre-authorization, and referrals Alert physicians to any change in condition and raise concerns when necessary Provide support and supervision to other staff and coordinate all care efforts, including material and equipment prep, procedure and appointment scheduling, vaccine administration, patient charting, and records management Collaborate in the execution of all plans of treatment, providing assistance and answering questions related to all instructions for home care Aid in the delivery of informational support to patients, families, and other interested parties, helping them understand conditions, treatments, and potential outcomes Develop and maintain competencies and knowledge of medical techniques, information, conditions, treatments, medications, and potential interactions Adhere strictly to local, state, and federal health - related laws, as well as facility policies, rules, and procedures, in the administration of care and treatment of patients Address patient and doctor queries, resolving them in an expedited manner, while participating in training practices to continue advanced education and leverage facility resources and personnel Track, file, and view important medical documents, receipts, insurance records, and billing invoices on a daily basis, organizing and managing sensitive files and patient information in an efficient manner Maintain patient files, entering results into respective databases while auditing for accuracy and completion Assist other personnel with various duties as assigned to facilitate efficient administrative and business opemedical techniques, information, conditions, treatments, medications, and potential interactions Adhere strictly to local, state, and federal health - related laws, as well as facility policies, rules, and procedures, in the administration of care and treatment of patients Address patient and doctor queries, resolving them in an expedited manner, while participating in training practices to continue advanced education and leverage facility resources and personnel Track, file, and view important medical documents, receipts, insurance records, and billing invoices on a daily basis, organizing and managing sensitive files and patient information in an efficient manner Maintain patient files, entering results into respective databases while auditing for accuracy and completion Assist other personnel with various duties as assigned to facilitate efficient administrative and business opemedical documents, receipts, insurance records, and billing invoices on a daily basis, organizing and managing sensitive files and patient information in an efficient manner Maintain patient files, entering results into respective databases while auditing for accuracy and completion Assist other personnel with various duties as assigned to facilitate efficient administrative and business operduties as assigned to facilitate efficient administrative and business operations