II – DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK

Description of Work: Positions in this class provide patient evaluation and care in area of assignment. Duties include but are not limited to development and presentation of educational programs, assessment, diagnosis, medical records documentation, formulating and implementing therapeutic plans, prescribing and dispensing medications, educating patients on lifestyle issues, arranging for referrals, and making changes to treatment plans. May supervise, teach and evaluate students and other medical staff. May provide patient care in accordance with research protocols; Employees in these positions are practicing with physicians who are ultimately responsible for the employees’ medical practice. Supervision from the physician includes a set of mutually agreed to patient care protocols and/or medical guidelines with the attending physician by telephone or physically, if needed, for consultation. (Note: At the UNCW Student Health Center the attending physician is continually available by telephone or in person for consultation as needed.)