31 Oct
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Intelehealth
|
India
31 Oct
Intelehealth
India
This is a remote position. The Speciality Medical Consultant/ Doctor will provide safe, patient-centered primary healthcare consultations through the telemedicine pathway. The physician will assess patient concerns, provide clinical advice, prescribe treatment when appropriate, identify red flags, and facilitate referrals to appropriate super-specialists or referral healthcare facilities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Teleconsultation
• Conduct Teleconsultations through the NAS pathway.
• Review patient symptoms, medical history, consulting primary physician’s notes, and available clinical information before or during consultation.
• Assess patients appropriately within the scope and limitations of telemedicine.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients and doctors.
• Ask relevant clinical questions and provide appropriate medical advice.
• Maintain professional standards throughout every consultation. 2. Clinical Assessment & Management
• Diagnose and advise on the referred medical conditions within the physician's scope of practice.
• Review available vital signs, reports, images, and other relevant information shared by the patient, health workers and consulting primary care physicians.
• Prescribe medicines, investigations, or other treatment when clinically appropriate and legally permissible.
• Provide explicit instructions regarding medication, dosage, duration, precautions/advice, and follow-up.
• Educate patients regarding preventive healthcare and healthy practices. 3. Identification of Red Flags & Emergency Escalation
• Identify symptoms requiring urgent or emergency medical attention.
• Immediately advise appropriate emergency care or hospital referral when required.
• Ensure patients understand when and where to seek further care.
• Avoid managing cases remotely when an in-person examination is clinically necessary. 4. Referral & Specialist Coordination
• Refer patients to appropriate specialists based on clinical assessment.
• Provide appropriate referral advice and follow-up recommendations. 5. Clinical Documentation
• Maintain accurate and complete electronic consultation records.
• Document presenting complaints, relevant history, assessment, diagnosis, treatment/advice, investigations, referrals, and follow-up.
• Ensure prescriptions and clinical notes are complete and legible.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with applicable data-protection requirements. 6. Patient Follow-up
• Recommend appropriate follow-up timelines.
• Review follow-up cases when assigned.
• Monitor patients requiring continued care or referral.
• Escalate cases where the patient's condition is worsening or additional clinical evaluation is required. Quality & Compliance Responsibilities
• Follow NAS clinical protocols, SOPs, and telemedicine guidelines.
• Practice within the physician's professional scope and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Follow appropriate prescription and documentation standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality reviews, and case discussions.
• Report clinical, technical, or patient-safety incidents through the defined escalation mechanism.
• Support continuous improvement of the WhatsApp consultation pathway. Requirements Educational Qualifications
• MBBS + MD / DNB/ Fellowship from a recognized medical institution.
• Additional certifications/ fellowships/ qualifications in the respective speciality.
• Valid medical registration with the applicable medical council/authority. Experience
• 1-5 years of experience in Speciality Practice / Residency preferred.
• Previous experience in Telemedicine & digital healthcare will be an advantage.
• Experience handling patients through digital healthcare platforms is preferred. Required Competencies
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent typing and verbal communication.
• Ability to communicate medical information in simple, patient-friendly language.
• Good digital literacy.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Patient-centered approach.
• Ability to recognize clinical red flags.
• Strong referral and escalation judgment.
• Professionalism, empathy, and confidentiality.
• Excellent command on Spoken Marathi. Benefits
• Remote working
• Flexible
working hours
• Great work culture
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🏢 Intelehealth
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