O*NET-SOC 29-1216.00

General Internal Medicine Physicians

Diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults and adolescents, and are based primarily in an outpatient care setting.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.Core7786
Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, or problems of the lung, brain, kidney, or gastrointestinal tract.Core7785
Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.Core7787
Manage and treat common health problems, such as infections, influenza or pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in adolescents, adults, and the elderly.Core7789
Provide and manage long-term, comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, for adult patients in an office or hospital.Core7788
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.Core7793
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.Core7794
Make diagnoses when different illnesses occur together or in situations where the diagnosis may be obscure.Core7792
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.Core7795
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.Core7790
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.Core7791
Provide consulting services to other doctors caring for patients with special or difficult problems.Core7799
Advise surgeon of a patient's risk status and recommend appropriate intervention to minimize risk.Core7797
Immunize patients to protect them from preventable diseases.Core7796
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.Core7798
Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.Supplemental7802
Operate on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems.Supplemental7800
Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.Supplemental7801
Prepare government or organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.Core7803

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 26 examples in 8 categories, 5 Hot Technology

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Medical software

Allscripts Professional EHR
Brickell Research Brickell Medical Office
ChartWare EMR
e-MDs software
e-MDs topsE&M Coder
eClinicalWorks EHR softwareHot Technology
Epic SystemsHot Technology
Epocrates
GE Healthcare Centricity EMR
Greenway Health PrimeSuite
Med Math
MedcomSoft Record
MEDITECH softwareHot Technology
Misys Healthcare Systems Mysis Tiger
Practice management software PMS
Practice Partner Total Practice Partner
SOAPware EMR

Billing and invoicing software

Billing software

Electronic mail software

Email software
MicroFocus GroupWise

Information retrieval or search software

Medical reference software

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Internet browser software

Microsoft Internet Explorer
Web browser software

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Calendar and scheduling software

Scheduling software

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Diagnose medical conditions.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Thinking Creatively

Design public or employee health programs.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare official health documents or records.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Record patient medical histories.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Assisting and Caring for Others

Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Administer non-intravenous medications.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Immunize patients.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Operate on patients to treat conditions.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Treat chronic diseases or disorders.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise patient care personnel.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Direct healthcare delivery programs.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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- Not mapped yet
Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Prescribe treatments or therapies.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Prescribe medications.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

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DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 22

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Level mix

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.