What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Primary Care position at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System?
Director of Primary Care
Job Summary
Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non-profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Our team at Prairie Lakes makes a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones.
POSITION SUMMARY
Plans, organizes, develops, coordinates, and directs the operations of Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic in accordance with federal, state, and accrediting body standards, guidelines, and regulations. This position is responsible for the coordination of operational functions of the business through administrative, clinical, and ancillary staff to ensure the maximum utilization of resources and the efficient delivery of services. Works collaboratively with clinic leaders to develop, implement, and maintain clinical standards of care for the primary care clinic.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates clinic policies, procedures, and departmental activities.
Supervises clinic staff to ensure that all receive orientation and continuing education relative to their specific job responsibilities and provides ongoing professional growth and development opportunities.
Facilitates the effective coordination and integration of interdepartmental and intradepartmental services to maintain an optimum level of patient care.
Maintains compliance with the requirements of regulatory agencies.
Develops and monitors capital and general operating budgets. Assures cost-effectiveness of expenditures, monitors productivity, and effective utilization of staff.
Coordinates the purchasing and inventory of department supplies and equipment and assures cost-effective usage of supplies.
Assures that the area is appropriately staffed and monitors workload to effectively utilize staff to maximize productivity and quality levels.
Works collaboratively with clinic leaders to develop, implement, and maintain clinical standards of care for all specialty clinics.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Nursing, or related field preferred.
Three (3) years of progressively responsible clinical experience.
Clinic experience preferred.
Management experience preferred.
Mandatory Basic and Advanced Life Support Training per policy
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office applications eCW, and CPSI.
Will participate in ongoing education and maintenance of electronic health record software.
Benefits
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
Additional benefits for those qualifying include:
- Flexible Spending Account
- Roth IRA retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program for mental health
- Education Loan Program
- Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
