Duty Medical Officer

Drlogy; Chennai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Drlogy is seeking a Duty Medical Officer in Chennai, Tamil Nadu to manage patient care in emergency and inpatient settings. Responsibilities include providing immediate care, performing assessments, coordinating with specialists, and maintaining documentation. The ideal candidate should be experienced in handling medical emergencies, adhere to clinical protocols, and work efficiently in rotational shifts. This role demands strong communication skills and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing patient care in emergency and inpatient settings.
• Ability to perform initial assessment, diagnosis, and stabilization.
• Familiarity with clinical protocols and patient safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate medical care in emergency, ICU, and ward settings.
• Perform initial patient assessment, diagnosis, and stabilization.
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies and critical cases.
• Coordinate with consultants and specialists for patient management.
• Monitor patient condition and update treatment plans as needed.
• Administer medications and treatments as per protocols.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Assist in clinical procedures and support senior doctors.
• Manage admissions, discharges, and patient transfers.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families.
• Follow infection control and hygiene practices.
• Handle medico-legal cases as per guidelines.
• Work in rotational shifts, including night duties.

Job description

The Duty Medical Officer will be responsible for managing patient care in emergency and inpatient settings, including initial assessment, diagnosis, and stabilization. The involves handling medical emergencies, coordinating with consultants, monitoring patient progress, and ensuring accurate documentation. The candidate must follow clinical protocols, maintain patient safety standards, and work efficiently in rotational shifts.

• Provide immediate medical care in emergency, ICU, and ward settings.
• Perform initial patient assessment, diagnosis, and stabilization.
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies and critical cases.
• Coordinate with consultants and specialists for patient management.
• Monitor patient condition and update treatment plans as needed.
• Administer medications and treatments as per protocols.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Assist in clinical procedures and support senior doctors.
• Manage admissions, discharges, and patient transfers.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families.
• Follow infection control and hygiene practices.
• Handle medico-legal cases as per guidelines.
• Work in rotational shifts, including night duties.