What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician/Medical Director position at Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe Fire Department?

Open to the Public

Posting : 11 / 19 / 24-OUF

1st shift Monday-Firday Flex

Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit.

N.H.S.C., I.H.S. and M.S.L.R.P. Loan Repayment Programs Eligible Clinic.

Links to information https : / / www.nhsc.hrsa.gov / loan-repayment , www.ihs.gov / loanrepayment ,

https : / / www.michigan.gov / mdhhs / doing-business / providers / slrp / michigan-state-loan-repayment-program-overview

SCIT recognizes that work-life balance is essential in day-to-day operations. Our Flexible Schedule and Telework options for employees make it possible to balance the needs of your family while still being on track at work. Flexible Schedule and Telework options are based on the departments need. The Tribe is a community-based organization, and we understand your family life is important, it's important to us too.

Here are some of the benefits our team members get working for the Tribe : 16 Paid Holidays off include : New Year's Day, M.L. King Jr. Day, President's Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, SCIT National Holiday, Labor Day, Michigan Indian Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. We never miss those special moments with our children, family & friends due to working.

Our paid time off accruals for annual and sick leave are as followed : 0-3 years of service = 2 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 3-9 years of service = 3 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 10 years or more of service = 4 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked. Plus, you get 16 hours of personal time per calendar year (prorated based on your start date, resets every Jan.1). We also have Bereavement, Longevity, Fitness, and maternity / paternity leave.

Contractual employees receive 40 hours of contractual management leave on top of regular accruals of annual and sick leave.

Full Time employees get Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance. Flex Spending accounts, Teladoc, life insurance, accidental death, Long Term Disability, Aflac, and 401K which SCIT matches up to 4%.

Prescription plan with free fills on most generic brands when using our Cardinal Pharmacy.

Position Summary :

The Physician diagnoses, treats and helps prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in SCIT community and its service population. The population served is diverse and includes American Indians and Alaska Natives, entities and eligible family members who visit the Nimkee Clinic Memorial Wellness.

The Physician provides culturally-competent, medical care to patients and families, serving individuals throughout their lifespan. The Physician will also serve as the Medical Director and, as such, shares in the administrative function that directly impacts medical services and collaborates with the management team in overall planning. The Physician / Medical Director assures delivery of quality services to all patients, in keeping with the philosophy, mission and goals of SCIT Tribe. This position is contractual.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Document visits in the Electronic Health records (EHR) system in accordance with the established standards of Nimkee Clinic, MAT Clinic and the best standards of patient care, IHS guidelines and other guideline contracts.
Function as a member of the Medical, MAT and Behavioral Health Monthly Meetings in accordance with appropriate policies and procedures with in Nimkee Clinic setting.
Demonstrates a caring and helpful attitude with patients, vendors and co-workers
Provides direct medical clinical care to Nimkee Clinic service population
Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury
Orders, performs, and interprets tests and analyzes records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition
Accurately collects, records, and maintains patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results
Consistently maintains organized electronic and physical files
Maintains records in accordance with established policy
Monitors patients' conditions and progress and reevaluates treatments as necessary
Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patients
Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioners as appropriate and when necessary
Supervises clinical staff, including giving regular performance appraisals and constructive feedback
Supervises medical assisted treatment (MAT) of addictions including alcohol and opiates, including participating in case management as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Actively collaborates on integration of medical services
Advises on medical clinical equipment purchases
Leads planning for new clinical services and grants
Provides project direction and helps to carry out grant activities and prepares reports for submission
Collaborates and supervises clinical care provided by Nurse Practitioners and provides supervision for Physician Assistants
Reviews patient medical charts for quality and provision of care consistent with Medical practice standards
Signs off on charts when appropriate
Performs or delegates responsibility for quarterly medical records review for all clinical staff focusing on quality of care
Promotes an environment in which the medical providers retain independent judgment and responsibility in their medical practices
Maintains, reviews, and updates medical policies and procedures annually; assists to develop policies and procedures as needed to assure quality care
Assists in creating medical protocol standards and ensures that providers practice to the accepted standards of care
Collaborates with health service team regarding compliance, risk, quality, safety, and improvement initiatives
Complies with established clinical protocols, accepted standards of care, confidentiality and privacy laws and policies and procedures of Nimkee Clinic in performing duties
Coordinates leave and continuing education requests with HHS Director and medical providers well in advance to ensure adequate coverage of the clinic
Maintains physician licensure, board certification and DEA license in good standing
Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority.
Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times.
The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and / or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Has supervisory responsibility to direct daily activities of Health Practioners and other assigned support staff.

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Tribal policies and procedures

Supervise and educate personnel to ensure compliance with Tribal policies and procedures

Responsible for the recruitment, training, evaluation, and discipline of assigned staff

Manages schedules to ensure adequate coverage to meet the operational needs for the clinic (may be required to perform support staff functions in the absence of designated staff)

Contacts / Purpose of Contacts :

Contact with other health professionals, staff, and community resources to exchange information, for collaboration and consultation, and to provide education.

Contact with outside vendors, hospitals, pharmaceutical representatives, medical sales, laboratory services and other services provided through the medical department.

Contact with community members, Tribal Health Board and Tribal Council.

Minimum Qualifications :

MD or DO from an accredited medical school in the United States

Board Certified in clinical specialty, preferably in Family Practice

Current State of Michigan medical license without exclusions or sanctions

Possess waiver, certifications, and appropriate training to prescribe FDA-approved medications for the treatment of addictions including alcohol and opiates OR willingness to complete required trainings and applications within the first three months of hire

Current DEA licensure

License, Certification, or Special Requirements :

Ability to obtain HIPAA Certification, Blood Borne Pathogens Certification, BLS Certification and Safety Training within thirty days of hire.

Native American preference shall apply to all positions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Dependable in both production and attendance

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Treat others and their ideas with respect and dignity

Maintain the highest standards of honesty, integrity and communication

Build group cohesiveness and pride through teamwork

Motivated, self-directed and assumes responsibility for actions

Active participation in Quality Initiatives

Cultural competence

Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain a self-directed and professional approach to completing daily duties

Professional demeanor and appearance

Ability to multi-task and change priorities as needed to deliver care

Physical Demands :

Frequent use of hands, wrists, fingers associated with computer equipment.

Required to sit and walk for extended periods of time.

Occasionally stand and reach with arms.

Normal visual acuity, ability to talk and hear.

Occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment :

Medical clinic and normal office environment.

Potential risk of exposure to bodily fluids such as blood and saliva and / or the potential for needle sticks and / or skin puncture.

Latex may be used in the office which can produce allergic reactions.

Potential contact with chemicals and / or cleaning reagents utilized within the clinic.

Employee may be exposed to unpleasant odors, radiation, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous material and infectious disease.

Situations occur where surgical masks, safety goggles, gloves and protective face shields are needed.

Occasional non-traditional hours including working evenings, weekends and holidays as assigned to meet program needs and deadlines

Ability and willingness to travel for program requirements, meetings and continuing education

Ability and willingness to be on-call as needed

Security Sensitive :

This position will have access to information that is security sensitive and thereby subject to additional provisions. All information obtained will be protected under IHS / HIPAA policy rules and regulations.

Disclaimer :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this job. These statements should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate their US work authorization during the employment verification process. The pre-employment process also requires the ability to pass a criminal background investigation and drug / alcohol test.

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