PCF Medical Doctor

The PCF Medical Doctor is responsible for providing safe, accessible, patient-centered primary healthcare services to patients of the Primary Care Facility (PCF). The physician provides consultation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, preventive care, and appropriate referral while ensuring compliance with DOH, PhilHealth, YAKAP/GAMOT, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
The PCF MD works closely with the PCF team to ensure a seamless patient journey, quality healthcare delivery, and compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical Care
Conduct comprehensive medical consultations, history-taking, physical examinations, assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients.
Provide appropriate treatment and prescribe medications based on clinical findings and applicable protocols.
Manage common acute and chronic conditions within the scope of primary care practice.
Provide preventive and promotive healthcare, including health education and lifestyle counseling.
Identify patients requiring further evaluation or specialist care and facilitate appropriate referrals.
Provide follow-up consultations and monitor patients with chronic conditions.

2. YAKAP / GAMOT Services
Provide medical consultations to eligible PhilHealth/YAKAP patients in accordance with current program guidelines.
Support appropriate utilization of GAMOT benefits through clinically appropriate prescribing and patient education.
Ensure prescriptions and medical records are complete, accurate, and compliant with applicable PhilHealth requirements.
Participate in patient follow-ups, particularly for chronic disease management and medication adherence.
Coordinate with PCF staff to support continuity of care and completion of the patient's healthcare journey.

3. Medical Records and Documentation
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely patient medical records and electronic medical records (EMR).
Document consultations, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, referrals, and follow-up instructions.
Ensure all required clinical and regulatory documentation is completed within prescribed timelines.
Maintain confidentiality and security of patient information.

4. PCF Community and Preventive Health Activities
Participate in PCF Community Runs, health screening activities, corporate/community healthcare programs, and other approved outreach activities.
Provide medical assessment and consultation during PCF-led community activities when assigned.
Support health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education initiatives.

5. Patient Experience and Care Coordination
Ensure that every patient receives respectful, professional, and patient-centered care.
Explain diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and follow-up plans clearly to patients and their families.
Coordinate with HCAs and other PCF team members to ensure appropriate patient follow-through.
Support continuity of care through appropriate follow-up and health education.

6. Regulatory and Quality Compliance
Comply with all applicable DOH, PhilHealth, RLED, PCF, and other regulatory requirements.
Practice within the physician's professional scope, applicable clinical guidelines, and company policies.
Participate in audits, quality assurance activities, regulatory inspections, and other compliance activities as required.
Maintain all required professional licenses, accreditations, certificates, and credentials.

Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from a recognized medical school
Must be a PhilHealth-accredited physician
Must have a valid and active PRC Physician License
Valid Professional Tax Receipt (PTR)
Preferably with experience in primary care, outpatient medicine, family medicine, or community healthcare
Experience or familiarity with PhilHealth YAKAP/GAMOT is an advantage
Knowledge of DOH, PhilHealth, and other applicable healthcare regulations is an advantage
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and patient management skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Patient-centered, compassionate, and professional
Strong documentation and compliance discipline
Willing to participate in PCF Community Runs, health screening activities, and community healthcare programs
Willing to work collaboratively with the PCF team, including HCAs, pharmacists, medical technologists, and other healthcare professionals
BLS certification is preferred