Medical Director

Job Description:

SUMMARY

The Medical Director is responsible for the overall direction, leadership and operational management of the quality and safety programs, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care while aligning medical strategies with the overall business objectives. The Medical Director will have accountability for understanding, coordinating, and measuring performance of internal and external quality and safety requirements and will provide leadership in strengthening a quality culture where everyone is engaged and respected. The Medical Director will serve in a highly visible leadership role, working collaboratively across the organization and externally to provide an overview of the quality program and our community, local, and state agencies.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Medical Director provides primary medical care to patients of the CTCLUSI-TRHC, at least 50% of the time.
• Provide administrative oversight and support for the medical functions of the Health Services, including the oversight of services funded by multiple federal programs to ensure compliance with federal funding regulations, as applicable.
• The Medical Director will abide by laws and regulations of the CTCLUSI-TRHC Tribe and by the policies and procedures of Center; and in direct compliance with all state, federal, local and AAAHC rules, regulations, and standards.
• Provide administrative leadership for the medical components of AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care) to ensure the delivery of services that align with AAAHC standards.
• Provide leadership and guidance to FNP, PA-C, RN, and other clinic staff to assure quality practices by complying with clinic policies, protocols, and workflows.
• Oversee the development of Policies and Procedures that support CTCLUSI-TRHC’s Mission.
• Work directly with the QI Coordinator to provide medical perspective for incident reviews, patient complaints, and peer reviews.
• Participate in monthly Quality Improvement Committee, quarterly Peer Review, and other administrative groups as needed.
• Implement CTCLUSI-TRHC goals and objectives for medical operations ensuring cost-effective and efficient solutions. Be a primary driver in creating and enforcing clinical practice guidelines. Ensure that all healthcare regulations and safety standards are met.
• Participate in annual planning, including budget planning and recommendations pertinent to medical activities, plans and projections for staff support.
• Work closely with the executive management team to implement strategies that enhance patient care, improve the Health Service line, and maximize revenues.
• Annually define and track medical provider productivity and provide coaching as needed to ensure targets are met.
• In collaboration with the Quality Committee and CTCLUSI-TRHC leadership develop quality metrics and benchmarks to evaluate clinical performance.
• Provide high-level oversight of our Electronic Medical Record.
• Oversee CTCLUSI -TRHC medical services including, primary care, the CLIA waived laboratory, with physical presence in multiple locations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to direct care staff to ensure quality practices and compliance with clinic policies, protocols, and workflows.
• Provide annual performance evaluations for FNP, PA-C, and RN.
• Collaborate with local and Tribal academic institutions to further the outreach of Tribal Health initiatives.
• Understand, or willing to learn, integrated team-based models of care and provide leadership and support to CTCLUSI-TRHC Medical providers through implementation
• Participate on boards, committees and task forces as assigned by the Tribal Council or Chief Executive Officer.
• Maintain appearance standards as outlined in CTCLUSI policies.
• Must be able to interact with Tribal members and the general public in a courteous, professional, and efficient manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must maintain a good attendance record.
• Other duties as assigned or directed by Tribal Council or Chief Executive Officer.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to walk, talk, hear, use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.

LEVEL OF AUTHORITY & RESTRICTIONS

• Supervises the medical providers.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT

• Position serves CTCLUSI Tribal members in all areas, however position is located at the Tribal Government office in Coos Bay.
• Moderate noise level with frequent interruptions and distractions.

JOB LOCATION
Three Rivers Health Center
150 S. Wall Street
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

Apply online @ www.ctclusi.org
Open until Filled