Sarah Chess, MD

• Provided scheduled and on-call care for patients in a virtual setting.
• Assessed patients via direct patient to doctor instant messaging system and scheduled telephone advice visits.
• Performed clinical assessment and treatment plans for a wide variety of medical conditions, acute and chronic.
• Closely collaborated with primary care and specialty teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Provided real time on call support for RNs.

• Integrated patients' files with robust electronic health record system.
• Documented interactions using correct format, codes and facility standards for optimal medical care and reimbursement.
• Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide accurate, patient centered documentation within electronic medical record.
• Enhanced clinic efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing electronic health record systems.

• Developed Healthcare in the US course for graduate level business students. Prepared and delivered asynchronous content and live session classes on a range of topics encompassing the entirety of the healthcare system in the US.

Utilized virtual communication channels to provide remote medical services to patients with common illnesses and chronic health conditions. Diagnosed and treated non-threatening illnesses, assisted chronically ill patients in managing their conditions, and monitored patients recovering from recent illness.

• Performed office visits for patients in place of their Primary Care Physician
• Performed patient assessments for a variety of clinical conditions, both acute and chronic and implemented treatment plans.
• Worked closely with a multidisciplinary primary care team to ensure onsite quality and continuity of care.

• Strategically planned methods to achieve operational goals and targets including HEDIS metrics and quality care initiatives.
• Worked as liaison between primary care and specialty care physicians to ensure seamless continuity between providers and enhance patient care.

• Worked as continuity Internist in a busy primary care clinic managing a large panel, with a focus on prevention and wellness.
• Responsibilities included direct patient care, virtual care, and urgent care shifts, results management, and chronic disease care.
• This multidisciplinary medical home was a collaboration between support staff, nursing staff, pharmacy, specialty care and hospital based care.
• Assessed, diagnosed and treated patients with a variety of conditions.
• Produced and maintained accurate and complete electronic medical records and reports, as required.
• Attended professional education programs and participated in Quality Assurance activities.

• Admitted new patients and provided care to patients on medical floors, telemetry and critical care units. 
• Managed and treated common health problems, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in adults and the elderly.
• Performed preoperative evaluations and co-managed medically complex patients alongside surgeons and specialists.
• Participated in multidisciplinary rounds directing and coordinating activities of house staff and nursing team. 
• Supervised and taught medical students and residents during attending rounds and lectures.