Medical Director/Physician - Meridian

Job Description

Medical Director/Physician

Reports To: Chief Medical Officer

Status: Full-Time Regular, Exempt

Position Summary: Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the Medical Director provides general medical services to patients. Supervises the operations of the Medical department at that site and maintains medical policies and standards. Supervises and evaluates the performance of the medical staff and participates as a member of the clinic’s management team in planning, organizing and evaluating services. The IHC is a Patient Centered Health Home & all employees are an integral part of this model of care delivery.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Medical Director Duties

• Oversees and manages Medical Department staff in providing high quality services
• Hires, trains, supervises, disciplines, and evaluates Medical Department administrative staff
• Conducts record reviews and other Quality Improvement activities, and acts as leader of the Quality Improvement program for the Medical Department
• Ensures that Nurse Practitioner /Physician Assistant staff are supervised
• Develops and directs the provision of health education to patients and to the community
• Ensures that patient satisfaction with Medical Department services is high
• Directs oversight of, clinic manager, front office (reception, medical records, eligibility, referral, AI/AN patient relations) and back office (Medical Assistant) staff, policies, and procedures
• Participate as a proactive representative of the Patient Centered Health Home
• Perform duties utilizing the Team-Based Approach
• Attend Director, CHP, meetings and other meetings pertaining to Health Care Delivery at the discretion of the CMO.
• Participate and assist in practice transformation for Payment Reform

Physician Duties

• Provides general medical services to patients of all ages as appropriate for specialty and licensure
• Provides emergency services when appropriate
• Makes referrals to appropriate sub-specialists for specialized examination, diagnosis, and treatment
• Coordinates with other departments to insure adequate follow up and continuity of care
• Works with other clinic health professionals in providing comprehensive high quality care to patients
• Participates as a member of the agency’s management team in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the medical clinic operation
• Provides or coordinates in-service training for staff
• Reviews and updates the Medical Policy and Procedures Manual on an ongoing basis, and approves all protocols used by the Medical Department
• Completes or supervises the completion of required reports
• Ensures high patient satisfaction for clients who use the Medical Department
• Acts for the Corporation in grievance issues
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned

Required Qualifications, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Possession of a Medical Doctor degree from an accredited college or university
• Possession of California Medical License in good standing
• Board certified in Family Practice
• Two years of clinical experience, preferably in a community clinic setting
• Two years of Supervisory/Leadership experience in a clinical setting preferred
• Experience in Quality Improvement processes and policy development
• Knowledge of sound medical techniques and ability to adapt them to be culturally appropriate

Ability to maintain