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Dentist, Director

Date: Jun 12, 2026

Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46202

Organization: HHC

Division: Eskenazi Medical Group Sub-Division: EMG -Employee Req ID: 25324 Schedule : Full Time Shift : Days

Eskenazi Medical Group is affiliated with Eskenazi Health and employs physician and advanced practice providers who support the Eskenazi Health system. A multi-specialty provider group, it strives to be a leading primary care provider serving all patients regardless of ability to pay or condition of health while advancing medicine through teaching and research. Eskenazi Health is one of America's largest safety net health systems with more than 1 million outpatient visits each year. Partnering with the Indiana University School of Medicine, Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County, Indiana. In addition to the 327-bed hospital located on its downtown Indianapolis campus, Eskenazi Health provides services at 10 federally qualified health care centers and multiple mental health sites and residential facilities located throughout Indianapolis. Eskenazi Health is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been highlighted as one of the nation's 150 best places to work by Becker's Hospital Review for four consecutive years. Indianapolis offers affordable housing, excellent schools and a wealth of entertainment options, including a variety of amateur and professional sports teams, dynamic museums, live theater productions, symphony and opera concerts, a wide variety of shopping options and restaurants, and numerous outdoor festivals, as well as the famous Indy 500 race each May.

Job Role Summary

The Medical Director oversees all aspects of clinical patient care and serves as the primary clinical representative for their assigned department. The Medical Director provides strategic, medical, and operational leadership to ensure that services delivered meet preeminent standards for quality, efficiency, and service. This role performs assigned duties with high ethical standards while acting in the best interest of patients, Eskenazi Health and Eskenazi Medical Group. The Medical Director collaborates with all levels of leadership across Eskenazi Health, Eskenazi Medical Group, provider training programs, and other internal/external stakeholders. This role has protected administrative time that is subject to ongoing review and adjustments by Eskenazi Medical Group senior leadership.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Directs the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based clinical care, including the development of protocols/policies, standard procedures, and other patient care related activities.
• Monitors clinical, operational and financial data to identify opportunities and implement improvements in access, quality, financial performance and efficiency.
• Creates and sustains a positive work culture.
• Provides leadership for the selection, onboarding, ongoing development, advancement, and optimization of provider workforce.
• Functions in a matrix leadership structure and partners with department leadership to share accountability for site operations, clinical performance, staffing, and workflows.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable policies, laws, credentialing/privileging standards and regulatory requirements (i.e. Eskenazi Health Medical Staff bylaws, Joint Commission standards).
• Sets performance standards, mentors, completes and delivers annual performance reviews, and takes corrective actions as needed for providers and other staff as requested.
• Collaborates with the administrative leadership team on business issues including financial performance, management information systems, and budgeting.
• Partners with Eskenazi Health quality and risk management leadership to establish and maintain high-functioning quality and patient safety goals, teams and processes.
• Addresses emergency patient care issues.
• Collaborates, communicates, and coordinates with all physicians and healthcare personnel caring for patients, as necessary.
• Lead department initiatives to maintain and enhance partnerships with provider training programs including supporting learners in their respective clinical environments.
• Completes required monthly Medical Director Log.

Job Requirements

• May hold the Eskenazi Health Service Chief title of respective department.
• May serve as a voting member of Medical Executive Committee (MEC).
• Works closely with Medical Staff Affairs on provider privileging, OPPE requirements, and peer review as needed for the respective department.
• Expected to maintain a.6 clinical FTE or above concurrent with this administrative role.
• Participates in internal and external committees, task forces, commissions, agencies, and public relations efforts.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• A problem-solver with strong clinical skills and a commitment to patient-centered care.
• A team player who embraces collaboration.
• Passionate about making a difference and demonstrates commitment to the underserved.
• Demonstrates a high level of confidentiality and trustworthiness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.

Minimum Qualifications, Training, and Experience

• Licensed healthcare provider credentialed prior to hire date to practice in the State of Indiana, in accordance with applicable Indiana Medical Licensing Board requirements.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in provider's specialty.
• Insurability (malpractice).
• Current DEA, CSR Registration.
• Current BLS/ACLS or PALS as applicable.
• Must be able to meet and maintain current Eskenazi Health Medical Staff credentialing and privileging requirements as applicable.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.