Merit Family Medicine
Provide comprehensive medical care to patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
Make professional medical judgments in the care of patients seen in the clinic.
Order, conduct, and interpret appropriate diagnostic x-ray and lab tests.
Prescribe treatments, medications, and non-pharmacologic therapies.
Document all patient encounters and communications appropriately.
Manage the provider/patient relationship.
Receive and resolve patient complaints.
Involve in education and counseling of individuals, families, and groups.
Serve as a healthcare resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.
Perform other functions as required.
Modify assessment techniques according to patients’ condition, culture, age, and stage of development.
Maintain coding and encounter data standards for completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and reimbursement level, including legible documentation.
Lead and work collaboratively with a team, including nurses and medical assistants, requiring regular communication and collaboration.
16-18 patients per day
Master’s degree in Nursing
New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license
ANCC certification required
DEA license