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
Under the direct supervision of the Vice President of Medical Service (VPMS), 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
- 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:
- Excellent communication skills – oral and written.
- Current, relevant, and substantial knowledge of areas related to health center licensing and operations.
- Knowledge and understanding of NP/PA supervision agreement and regulations.
- Ability to utilize computer technology and the willingness to develop and adapt to the evolving technological requirements of modern medical health center practices.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team, in collaborative settings.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to staff and build trust and respect of patients, staff, colleagues, and external contacts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Answers clinical questions from providers.
- Collaborates with Primary Care Providers in the clinical management of complex patients.
- Collaborates with the Clinic Director on clinical matters that affect patient care.
- Participates in EHR implementation and optimization activities, including ongoing evaluation of workflow efficiency
- Promotes preventive care services and quality measures, including use of annual wellness exams and chart review process to close quality gaps.
- Promotes Patient Centered Medical Home model, including development of care guidelines and care coordination templates.
