Duty Medical Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION DUTY MEDICAL OFFICER (DMO)

Hospital: MV Hospital for Diabetes, Royapuram, Chennai
Department: Medical Services
Designation: Duty Medical Officer (DMO)
Duty Timing: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
OP Consultation: Two days per week, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Weekly Off: As per hospital roster; required to work two Sundays per month
Experience: 5–7 years

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Duty Medical Officer (DMO) to manage inpatient (IP) care, coordinate with consultants and nursing staff, prepare discharge summaries, respond to insurance-related medical queries, and ensure quality patient care. The candidate must have ICU experience and be capable of handling medical emergencies and inpatient clinical responsibilities independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and clinical management for inpatient (IP) cases.
• Monitor patients' clinical conditions and ensure timely medical intervention.
• Assess patients regularly and coordinate with consultants regarding treatment plans.
• Prepare and type accurate discharge summaries, including diagnosis, treatment given, investigations, and discharge advice.
• Review medical records and respond to insurance queries, including clinical clarifications and treatment-related documentation.
• Attend to medical emergencies and provide immediate management, including ICU-related care as required.
• Coordinate with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Maintain accurate medical records, progress notes, and treatment documentation.
• Prepare and maintain weekly SOAP notes (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan) as required.
• Conduct evening OP consultations two days per week from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, as scheduled.
• Participate in ward rounds and ensure appropriate follow-up of inpatient cases.
• Ensure compliance with hospital protocols, infection control practices, and patient safety standards.
• Work two Sundays per month as per the duty roster.

Educational Qualification

• MBBS from a recognized medical college.
• Valid registration with the State Medical Council or National Medical Commission, as applicable.
• Fellowship course in a relevant clinical specialty is preferred/required as per hospital policy.

Experience Required

• 5–7 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Mandatory experience in ICU and inpatient patient management.
• Experience in preparing discharge summaries and handling insurance-related medical queries.
• Experience in hospital documentation and clinical coordination is preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of ICU patient management and emergency care.
• Good medical documentation and report-writing skills.
• Ability to prepare accurate discharge summaries and SOAP notes.
• Effective communication and coordination with consultants, nursing staff, and insurance teams.
• Ability to manage multiple clinical responsibilities efficiently.

Work Location

MV Hospital for Diabetes
Royapuram, Chennai – 600013.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may send their updated CV to [email removed] or contact the HR Department at [phone removed].

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