What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director / Physician - Meridian position at Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley?

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

Experience with EPIC

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

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