What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director, Internal Medicine position at The Dimock Center?
Medical Director, Internal Medicine
The Dimock Center is a federally qualified community health center that heals and uplifts individuals, families and communities. Our vision is to redefine the model of a healthy community by creating equitable access to comprehensive health care and education. We promote a culture of respect, excellence, equal opportunity, and commitment to our employees and the communities we serve.
Our Health Center offers a range of primary and specialty health care for adults and children. We provide specialized clinics, Eye Care, Dental, Pediatrics, and OB/GYN.
We also provide specialized care for those living with HIV/AIDs. Join us if you are truly passionate about making a difference. Massachusetts is our home, like yours, and we care about our neighbors and our community. We hope you do as well. Come join us.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective:
The Medical Director of Internal Medicine position provides medical oversight and patient care planning for comprehensive medical services at The Dimock Center, with a special eye towards our most vulnerable patients. We are looking for an empathetic, growth focused leader whose passion matches ours. The Medical Director seeks continuous improvement in care delivery, quality of care and administrative excellence.
Essential Functions:
- Serves as Medical Director of Internal Medicine Clinic, responsible for managing clinical care and program planning for the clinic.
- Maintains oversight and further develops patient care systems for adult medicine, including quality assurance, clinic flow-recall systems, and strategies to improve patient care and increase patient utilization.
- Reviews patient utilization and participates in budgetary planning with appropriate accountability.
- Oversees clinic administration, including staff recruitment, clinic and call scheduling, and general administrative management.
- Ensures compliance with Joint Commission standards and leads quality improvement initiatives.
- Provides supervision and support for Providers, Nurses, and Medical Assistants, including teaching, performance reviews, and addressing disciplinary issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- A patient centered orientation and deep tie to the Dimock Centers mission
Work Environment:
This position operates in a clinical setting.
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds. Frequent standing and walking required.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This position is full time, with 70% allocated to clinical responsibilities and 30% to administrative duties. Occasional evenings and weekends required.
Compensation: $260,000 - $280,000
Required Education and Experience:
- Doctorate in Medicine required. Must be Board Certified or Eligible in Internal Medicine.
- Minimum of five years of experience working as a physician.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working in clinical administration
- Must meet all credentialing criteria for health insurance providers.
- Bi-lingual Spanish preferred but not required
Other Duties:
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties. Responsibilities may change at any time dependent on business needs.
Salary : $260,000 - $280,000
