Scott McAfee

Urgent Care Physician

Community Health Center of Snohomish County

07.2012 - Current

Educated patients about preventive measures and lifestyle modifications to improve overall health and reduce the need for urgent interventions.
Prescribed medications for patients in conjunction with other treatments according to specific personal medical conditions.
Maintained accurate documentation of all medical services rendered, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare providers.
Coordinated with other healthcare professionals, ensuring proper follow-up care and referrals for patients requiring ongoing treatment.
Utilized telemedicine platforms as needed offering virtual consultations enhancing accessibility for patients unable to visit the clinic.
Enhanced clinic efficiency by streamlining processes for patient flow and care coordination.
Reported births, deaths and contagious disease outbreaks to government officials as required by federal and institutional regulations.
Reduced wait times for patients with effective triage and prioritization of cases.
Effectively communicated with patients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, potential risks, benefits while encouraging shared decision-making in their care plan.
Prepared and maintained correspondence, reports and claims in compliance with federal regulations and followed best practices in patient and family support.
Assisted in the development of clinic protocols for efficient patient management during high-volume periods or emergencies situations.
Operated at full capacity on 24-hour schedule often with shifts during holidays and weekends to meet community demands.
Implemented evidence-based practices, ensuring the highest quality medical care for all patients.
Worked in direct collaboration with other physicians and referred patients accordingly to best support health care needs.
Improved patient outcomes by swiftly diagnosing and treating urgent medical conditions.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care in a timely manner.
Mentored junior staff members, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional development within the team.
Provided compassionate care to patients, addressing their concerns and creating a comfortable environment during treatment.
Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, providing appropriate treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, leading to increased satisfaction scores and positive feedback for the clinic.
Conducted thorough physical examinations to identify underlying issues contributing to acute presentations effectively ruling out life-threatening conditions when necessary.
Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in emergency medicine and urgent care management.
Performed minor procedures such as suturing, wound care, splinting, and abscess drainage to expedite patient recovery times.
Determined emergency situation and developed plan of action.
Monitored patient condition and communicated findings to nursing staff.
Used medical equipment and comprehended severity of injury.
Assessed and reported patients' responses to initiated treatment.
Educated patients and families on health conditions to raise awareness.
Collected, recorded and maintained patient medical history, reports and examination results.
Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatment.
Provided and managed direct patient care by conducting physical examinations, evaluations and assessments to determine diagnosis.
Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
Prescribed medications and therapies to improve patients' health and well-being.
Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
Treated acute and chronic conditions to reduce symptoms and improve health.
Completed routine physical exams and diagnostic tests to provide accurate diagnosis.
Implemented individualized care plans to improve patient outcomes.
Administered specialized treatment for multiple patients daily.
Created treatment plans balancing medical expertise, patient goals and individual compliance levels.
Coordinated and integrated health care resources for community-based programs.
Trained support staff in patient care strategies, intake requirements and requirements for assisting with different procedures.
Evaluated previously prescribed interventions for successes or failures and adjusted strategies.

Family Practice Physician

Group Health Cooperative

07.1992 - 04.2012

Family Practice Resident

Group Health Coop of Puget Sound

07.1989 - 06.1992

Participated in staff training sessions to continually enhance knowledge and skills in resident care practices.
Integrated findings from history and physical examinations into reasonably ordered differential diagnoses.
Participated in Number assigned educational conferences, rotations, period testing and advisor meetings.
Performed Type and Type surgical procedures Number times per week.
Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
Performed initial and ongoing assessments of patients' medical, physical and psychosocial status.
Collaborated with care team to develop assessment and treatment plans.
Prescribed treatments and calculated pharmaceutical dosage and timing.
Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
Assessed patient needs for specialty referrals, diagnostic and in-patient care.
Performed rounds twice daily to discuss patient care plans, review diagnostic studies, communicate with patients and discuss medication lists.
Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining accurate documentation of resident information and services provided.
Fostered a positive atmosphere within the residence by cultivating strong relationships among staff members.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Urgent Care Physician

Family Practice Physician

Family Practice Resident

Education

Doctorate Of Medicine - Medicine

Bachelor Of Science - Zoology

Skills

Certification

Interests

Timeline

Urgent Care Physician

Family Practice Physician

Family Practice Resident

Doctorate Of Medicine - Medicine

Bachelor Of Science - Zoology

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