Assistant Consultant Family Medicine

About the Role

Bupa Arabia is seeking an Assistant Consultant - Family Medicine to join their team in Jeddah. This full-time role involves providing comprehensive primary healthcare to individuals and families of all ages, both physically and through telemedicine. The Assistant Consultant will focus on preventive, acute, and chronic care, playing a key role in diagnosing and treating medical conditions, promoting health education, and coordinating care with specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive telehealth and in-person consultations, including thorough patient history and physical examinations for general medicine complaints.
• Provide healthcare to the family medicine target population across all ages and genders.
• Offer chronic disease and preventive care consultations and follow-ups in accordance with clinical guidelines.
• Utilize video conferencing platforms for symptom assessment, medical history review, and virtual examinations.
• Develop personalized treatment plans, prescribe medications, and provide ongoing patient education.
• Oversee ongoing care for chronic and acute conditions, adjusting treatment plans based on patient feedback and clinical outcomes.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care.
• Practice population health management by identifying and addressing health issues, implementing preventive measures, and promoting health education.
• Document findings and treatment plans meticulously in patient records.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Communicate effectively with patients and families, providing clear explanations of diagnoses, treatment options, and follow-up care.
• Adhere to all relevant medical regulations, ethical guidelines, and quality assurance standards for both telehealth and in-person practice.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of telehealth regulations and best practices.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research activities, and clinical audits.
• Regularly review compliance protocols and participate in training sessions.

Professional Development

• Continuously enhance professional knowledge and skills in family medicine, in-person care, and telehealth best practices.
• Attend relevant conferences, workshops, and online courses.
• Stay informed about advancements in family medicine and telehealth technology.

Patient Safety and Satisfaction

• Maintain compliance with all patient safety standards across clinical interactions.
• Report any patient safety risks or issues to the quality department.
• Explain medication side effects and proper use to patients.
• Ensure satisfactory patient consultations through effective communication, complete history taking, empathy, and clear explanation of diagnoses and management plans.
• Monitor patient feedback and address concerns promptly.

Collaboration and Platform Proficiency

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and facilitate communication regarding patient status and needs.
• Maintain proficiency in utilizing the designated telehealth platform, including video conferencing, secure messaging, and electronic health records (EHR) integration.
• Actively participate in training programs and stay updated on platform enhancements.