Core Responsibilities
- Routine Check-ups: Perform regular well-child exams to check if kids are meeting expected milestones for growth, weight, and behavior.
- Diagnose and Treat: Act as the first point of contact for sick children to diagnose and treat infections, injuries, and illnesses.
- Preventive Care: Administer necessary vaccines and provide wellness education.
- Medical Records: Maintain detailed charts of a child’s health history and prescriptions.
- Specialist Referrals: Direct patients to pediatric specialists (like cardiologists or dermatologists) when advanced care is needed.
Key Skills Needed
- Communication: Explain complex medical terms simply so parents understand their child's health.
- Patience: Work well with children who may feel scared or uncooperative in a clinic setting.
- Problem-Solving: Figure out the cause of an illness when a young child cannot describe their symptoms clearly.