What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic Medical Director position at Heritage Health - Idaho?
Description
We are North Idaho’s premier provider of integrated medical, dental and behavioral health services. Our amazing care teams deliver world-class healthcare utilizing a patient directed, community-focused approach. Providing high quality, affordable Healthcare from the Heart is our passion. Our mission is to deliver a healthcare experience that provides hope, inspires change, and extends life for our patients and our community.
Top reasons to join our team:
- Our employees are mission – minded
- We are passionate about providing excellent patient care
- Community-focused
- Committed to a fun and supportive team environment
- We offer high-quality competitive employee benefits
Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Clinical Officer, the Clinic Medical Director is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of primary medical services. This position serves as a point of contact for providers in the medical clinics. This position is intended to promote smooth clinical operation of all clinic sites.
Requirements
Minimum qualifications:
Medical Degree or Doctor of Osteopathy Degree. Board Certified or Board Eligible in either Family Medicine or Internal Medicine. Active Idaho medical license, Controlled Substance License, and DEA License. BLS certification required.
Current, valid license to practice medicine in the State of Idaho, including DEA license and BLS, required. Clinical proficiency related to area of medical specialty. Minimum three years’ experience in progressively responsible administrative or management-related positions within a primary health care environment, preferably in medically needy and underserved communities and in a community health center setting preferred. Must be able to pass Idaho Department of Health and Welfare enhanced Criminal History Unit background check if position requires.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
1. Excellent communication skills – oral and written.
2. Current, relevant, and substantial knowledge of areas related to health center licensing and operations.
3. Knowledge and understanding of NP/PA supervision agreement and regulations.
4. Ability to utilize computer technology and the willingness to develop and adapt to the evolving technological requirements of modern medical health center practices.
5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team, in collaborative settings.
6. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to staff and build trust and respect of patients, staff, colleagues, and external contacts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Answers clinical questions from providers.
2. Collaborates with Primary Care Providers in the clinical management of complex patients.
3. Collaborates with the Clinic Director on clinical matters that affect patient care.
4. Participates in EHR implementation and optimization activities, including ongoing evaluation of workflow efficiency
5. Promotes preventive care services and quality measures, including use of annual wellness exams and chart review process to close quality gaps.
6. Promotes Patient Centered Medical Home model, including development of care guidelines and care coordination templates.
7. Develops education programs for the Medical Assistants.
8. Participates in peer review of new and existing providers.
9. Participates in the interview and selection process of provider applicants.
10. Actively manages performance, productivity and process implementation among provider reports.
11. Ensures implementation of all organizational initiatives, leadership responsibilities and protocols.
12. Heritage Health staff have an active role in our Patient Centered Medical Home model of care. This role is designated as part of the Heritage Health PCMH Care Team.
13. Other duties as assigned.
