Medical Consultant – Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct teleconsultations utilizing the NAS pathway

• Evaluate patient symptoms, medical history, primary physician notes, and available clinical data

• Assess patients within the parameters and limitations of telemedicine

• Communicate with patients and doctors in a clear and empathetic manner

• Diagnose and provide advice on referred medical conditions within the physician's scope of practice

• Review vital signs, reports, images, and other pertinent information

• Prescribe medications, investigations, or treatments when clinically appropriate and legally allowable

• Provide information on medication, including dosage, duration, precautions, and follow-up instructions

• Educate patients on preventive healthcare and healthy lifestyle practices

• Identify critical symptoms and advise on emergency care or hospital referrals when necessary

• Avoid remote management in situations where in-person examination is clinically essential

• Refer patients to suitable specialists and offer follow-up recommendations

• Maintain comprehensive electronic consultation records and clinical documentation

• Uphold patient confidentiality and adhere to data protection regulations

• Recommend and facilitate appropriate patient follow-ups

• Monitor ongoing care or referral cases and escalate worsening conditions as needed

• Adhere to NAS clinical protocols, SOPs, telemedicine guidelines, prescription standards, and regulatory requirements

• Engage in clinical audits, quality reviews, and case discussions

• Report any clinical, technical, or patient safety incidents

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the WhatsApp consultation pathway

⛳️ Requirements

• MBBS + MD / DNB / Fellowship from a recognized medical institution

• Additional certifications, fellowships, or qualifications in the relevant specialty

• Valid medical registration with the relevant medical council or authority

• 1-5 years of experience in Specialty Practice or Residency is preferred

• Previous experience in telemedicine and digital healthcare is advantageous

• Experience managing patients through digital healthcare platforms is preferred

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making abilities

• Excellent typing and verbal communication skills

• Ability to convey medical information in a simple, patient-friendly manner

• Good digital literacy

• Strong documentation capabilities

• Patient-centered approach

• Ability to identify clinical red flags

• Strong judgment in referral and escalation situations

• Professionalism, empathy, and confidentiality

• Excellent command of spoken Marathi

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote working

• Flexible working hours

• Great work culture