Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine required
Successful completion of residency; board certified or board eligible
South Carolina Medical License and Controlled Substance License needed
DEA Number required for drug enforcement compliance
Basic computer and office equipment skills, plus specialty-specific skills
Responsibilities
Diagnose, prevent, and treat diseases, recommending appropriate treatments
Provide equitable medical care without bias toward patient demographics
Maintain timely and accurate medical records and coding
Participate in after-hours call coverage with peers
Comply with medical standards, regulations, and accreditation requirements
Engage in continuing medical education for skill enhancement
Take part in non-revenue-generating activities to support organizational goals
Benefits
Participation in quality assurance and patient satisfaction initiatives
Opportunity to engage in community outreach and teaching
Support from an integrated, physician-led organization
Access to continuing education programs
Potential for collaborative involvement in research initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Summary The Prisma Health Physician is responsible for the provision of quality medical services to patients of Prisma Health-University Medical Group
Accountabilities
Engages in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease, defects or injuries and recommend or prescribe treatments for the relief or cure of physical, mental or functional ailments or defects.
Renders medical treatment to his or her patients consistent with generally accepted professional standards of care without regard to their ability to pay for such treatment and without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, or age.
Completes accurate, legible, and timely records with respect to all medical examinations and procedures; to accurately use Current Procedural Terminology and International Classification of Diseases codes.
Provides after hours call coverage equally with other physicians of the Practice unless there is an agreement otherwise.
Complies with standards of accepted medical practice, the rules and regulations of managed care organizations and other payors, including but not limited to Medicare and Medicaid (except to the extent those rules conflict with Physician's professional medical judgment), and the standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
Enhances clinical skills by maintaining sufficient continuing medical education to meet the requirements of the Physician's certification and/or state licensing board.
Agrees to actively participate in non-revenue generating activities which serve to advance the Vision and Mission of Prisma Health. As an Academic Health Center, these activities may range from serving on committees, community outreach, helping to meet the teaching, the research goals and/or other activities as determined by the appropriate Department Chair. These important expectations are shared by all providers within Prisma Health-University Medical Group and are key elements of a high performing, integrated, physician led organization.
Participates in responding to requests for proposals for managed care contracts.
Participates in the establishment of quality assurance programs, utilization management programs, patient education services, and patient satisfaction programs.
Assists Employer in obtaining and maintaining any and all licenses, permits and other authorizations, plus achieving any applicable accreditation standards that relate to the business of Physician's Practice or Department.
The Vice Chair has additional responsibilities delineated by their area of operations. These include supporting the work of Department Chairs, Division Chiefs, and Medical Directors in accomplishing their accountabilities.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Successful Completion of Residency; Board Certified or Board Eligible; Medical Staff Privileges
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
South Carolina Medical License
South Carolina Controlled Substance License
Drug Enforcement Agency Number
Other Required Skills and Experience
Basic Computer Skills
Knowledge of Office Equipment (fax/copier)
Mathematical skills
Specialty specific skills
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
Location 3209 Colonial Dr Richland
Facility Family Medicine Clinic Prof
Department Family Medicine Clinic Prof-Practice Operations
About Prisma Health
Prisma Health is a not-for-profit health company and the largest healthcare system in South Carolina. It was formed in 2017 by the merger of Palmetto Health and Greenville Health System. Prisma Health operates 18 hospitals and more than 300 outpatient centers, providing a range of medical services including primary care, emergency care, cancer care, heart and vascular care, neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics, and women's health. The company also offers telehealth services and has a medical school, the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville.
