Typical Tasks
Coordinate the care of patients with other health care professionals or support staff.
Document patients' medical histories.
Educate patients about diagnoses, prognoses, or treatments.
Engage in self-directed learning and continuing education activities.
Develop individualized treatment plans for patients, considering patient preferences, clinical data, or the risks and benefits of therapies.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Social
Working with people
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cooperation
Self-Control
Stress Tolerance
What key skills are needed for this job?
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Complex Problem Solving
Expected Knowledge
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Common Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
