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GC Associates USA

GC Associates requires a Medical Standards Provider to support the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC), Physicians Career Management Branch (DP2NP), Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Randolph, Texas. The ...

Agendia Inc.

Associate Medical Director

Irvine, CA

$283K - $320K/yr

... examination of submitted specimens to assess their adequacy for testing and make recommendations ... Medical License to practice in the state of New York is desired. o Additional subspecialty ...

Agendia, Inc

Associate Medical Director

Irvine, CA · On-site

$283K - $320K/yr

... examination of submitted specimens to assess their adequacy for testing and make recommendations ... Medical License to practice in the state of New York is desired. o Additional subspecialty ...

Independent Health Association

$115 - $155/hr

The Associate Medical Director (AMD) will assist the Medical Director in the efforts to develop ... Examiners. Must be a member in good standing in the medical community. * Board certified in a ...

Independent Health

Associate Medical Director - UM PT

$115 - $155/hr

The Associate Medical Director (AMD) will assist the Medical Director in the efforts to develop ... Examiners. Must be a member in good standing in the medical community. * Board certified in a ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Medical Examiner, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Medical Examiner, you need a medical degree (MD or DO), completion of a pathology residency, and board certification in forensic pathology. Familiarity with laboratory information systems, autopsy tools, and evidence management protocols is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication skills are essential soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure accurate cause-of-death determinations, maintain legal standards, and facilitate effective collaboration with law enforcement and legal teams.

What are Associate Medical Examiners?

Associate Medical Examiners are licensed physicians, often with specialized training in forensic pathology, who assist in conducting autopsies, determining causes of death, and investigating deaths that occur under unusual or suspicious circumstances. They work under the supervision of a Chief Medical Examiner and collaborate with law enforcement, legal professionals, and families. Their work is crucial in providing accurate, unbiased medical evidence for legal and public health purposes.

What are some common challenges faced by Associate Medical Examiners in their daily work?

Associate Medical Examiners often encounter the challenge of balancing a high caseload with the need for thorough, accurate examinations and detailed documentation. They must also regularly communicate sensitive findings to families, law enforcement, and legal teams, requiring strong interpersonal skills and professionalism. Additionally, staying current with advancements in forensic science and adhering to evolving legal standards are ongoing parts of the role. Effective time management and teamwork with pathologists, investigators, and administrative staff are essential for success.

What is the difference between Associate Medical Examiner vs Forensic Pathologist?

AspectAssociate Medical ExaminerForensic Pathologist
CredentialsMedical degree, medical license, some may have forensic trainingMedical degree, medical license, specialized forensic pathology certification
Work EnvironmentMedical examiner offices, morgues, hospitalsMedical examiner offices, morgues, hospitals, crime labs
Employer & IndustryGovernment agencies, medical examiner officesGovernment agencies, forensic laboratories, hospitals
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between an Associate Medical Examiner and a Forensic Pathologist is the level of specialization and certification. Associate Medical Examiners often have a medical degree and work under supervision, while Forensic Pathologists have specialized training in forensic pathology and often serve as lead examiners in death investigations. Both roles are vital in death investigations, but Forensic Pathologists typically have more advanced certification and expertise in forensic science.

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ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR

ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Family Care Health Centers

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for providing comprehensive primary care services for patients who receive health care at Family Care
Health Centers.
All employees of FCHC must ensure service standards are delivered, including:
FCHC Core
  • Demonstrates a commitment to FCHC mission and vision.
  • Demonstrates a positive attitude towards patients, employees, role, and the health center.
  • Demonstrates FCHC core values (accountability, courtesy, excellence, flexibility, integrity, respect).

Customer Service and Professionalism
  • Smiles and makes appropriate contact, greets individuals upon entry into building and space.
  • Is customer service oriented to both internal (colleagues) and external (patients, clients, vendors, etc.) customers. Treats patients, customers and colleagues with dignity and respect.
  • Provides timely response to requests, tasks, and inquiries. Demonstrates good service turnaround.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills and communicates in a tactful manner.
  • Exhibits conflict resolution skills in order to foster effective working relationships and embraces a team approach.
  • Adheres to FCHC's dress code policies. Employee appearance and grooming appropriate.

Show(s)
  • Consistently shows commitment to position and team performance (i.e., attendance and punctuality).
  • Consideration and acceptance of cultural differences of others; works well with individuals of diversebackgrounds, supporting a culture of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Participates in training and professional development and completes required trainings in a timely manner.

Safety
  • Adheres to and promotes a culture of safety and cleanliness.
  • Adheres to HIPPA/Confidentiality standards.
  • Respectful of FCHC property, properly and safely uses Health Center Equipment.

II. INTRADEPARTMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Department Officer: Chief Medical Officer
Reports to: Chief Medical Officer
Supervises: Shares supervision of providers at a specific site with Chief Medical Officer. Medical
consultation to Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants of same specialty, ie. Pediatrician
to PNP, Family Physician to PNP and OB/GYN Practitioners.
JOB DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL SERVICES
JOB TITLE: ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR/PRIMARY CARE
PHYSICIAN:
INTERAL MEDICINE, FAMILY PRACTICE, OB/GYN, PODIATRY,
PEDIATRICIAN, AND GENERAL PRACTICE
ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR/PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN
III. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Recruits, interviews, and recommends hiring of providers employed at a respective site to Chief Medical Officer.
  2. Reviews and coordinates Continuing Medical Education (CME), annual leave, personal leave and unpaid leave. Makes recommendations to Chief Executive Officer for leave requiring Chief Executive Officer approval.
  3. Coordinates clinical scheduling; shares development of on-call schedule and hospital rounding with Chief Medical Officer.
  4. Directs disciplinary action, conflict resolution, and incident reporting involving providers. All incident reports must go to the Chief Medical Officer for signature prior to being forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer and CQI Committee.
  5. Monitors and remedies provider productivity and patient satisfaction issues.
  6. Provides orientation for new providers in conjunction with Chief Medical Officer and Human Resource Director.
  7. Makes recommendations to Chief Medical Officer and Chief Executive Officer regarding provider contract renewals and terms of renewals, as well as performs performance reviews of team.
  8. Ensures agency productivity, financial and patient satisfaction goals are attained.
  9. Coordinates, facilitates and/or attends Department Head/Team Leader, provider, and site meetings..
  10. Attends Board of Directors meetings at invitation of Chief Executive Officer.
  11. Monitors providers' clinical staffing to ensure adequate access for all patients during all hours of operation; works in a tandem with Operations Supervisor(s) and Chief Operations Officer to ensure unified agency effort in providing adequate access to services.
  12. Serves as conduit between providers and Human Resource Director to ensure provider benefits are managed according to FCHC Personnel Policies.
  13. Supports and/or participates in the discharge committee process of patients demonstrating violation to FCHC policies and procedures.
  14. Addresses unanticipated clinic wide problems with appropriate teams.

ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR/PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN
IV. PROVIDER RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Provides comprehensive primary medical care including examination, diagnosis, treatment, patient counseling, referral and medical follow-up, including lab result and diagnostic test interpretation.
  2. Provides consultation to Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Midwives and Physician Assistants.
  3. Provides telephone consultation to patients and families as necessary.
  4. Maintains appropriate policies, protocols, records, reports, and statistical data relevant to services provided.
  5. Contributes to the quality and maintenance of on-site clinical support services such as laboratory, pharmacy, emergency kit, specialty referrals; as well as for the arrangements pertaining to outside clinical support services such as x-ray, pharmacy, and specialty referrals.
  6. Consults with staff members regarding the comprehensive health care needs of individual clients.
  7. Participates in Health Center's system of after-hours coverage including weeknight, weekend call and/or hospital in-patient rounds.
  8. Plans and implements Health Center programs and projects in cooperation with identified staff members.
  9. Participates in the development of in-service programs related to medical issues and other pertinent patient healthcare management issues.
  10. Accepts assignments and responsibilities regarding time schedules for patient care, committee work, quality assurance and other areas related to special competence.
  11. Obtains hospital admitting privileges for care of hospitalized patients or utilizes services hospitalist or residency in-patient services.
  12. Precepts medical students, medical residents, nurse practitioner students and physician assistant students.

V. PERIODIC DUTIES:
  1. Contributes to Health Center community health activities outside of regular job responsibilities.
  2. Participates in Health Center staff problem solving groups.
  3. Attends and participates in department meetings, etc.
  4. Performs other duties as assigned.

ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR/PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN
VI. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Inside Health Center: All inclusive; collaboration with all direct reports.
Outside Health Center: Patients/Clients, students, vendors, community health agencies, grant agencies, funding
agencies, professional colleagues, professional organizations and education institutions,
managed care plans, hospital committees especially physician/hospital collaboration groups,
City, State and Federal agencies, etc.
VII. QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy required.
  2. License to practice medicine in the State of Missouri and be in good standing required.
  3. Drug licensed including DEA and BNDD numbers required.
  4. Medicare and Medicaid provider enrollment numbers including Medicare UPIN number.
  5. Board Eligible or Board-Certified status preferred.
  6. Completion of residency training program in primary care specialty preferred.
  7. Work experience or strong desire to work in urban community health setting preferred.

VIII. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Current membership(s) and active participation in respective medical specialty is encouraged.
IX. CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Satisfactory maintenance of continuing education standards as established by the Missouri State Medical Association
required.
ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR/PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAn

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