What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Medical Director position at Vivo HealthStaff?
Vivo HealthStaff is recruiting for an Associate Medical Director for a communit health client in Beverly Hills, California.
Associate Medical Director
The Associate Medical Director (AMD) supports the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in overseeing the quality of clinical programs and care provided at the clinic. This role is responsible for supervising clinical staff and ensuring high standards of patient care.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Supervise Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners at all sites, including providing performance feedback, peer review evaluation, and continuous performance monitoring.
- Manage provider panels, schedules, and coverage for vacations and absences.
- Promote and support patient care teams and the Patient-Centered Medical Home model.
- Foster open communication with staff clinicians, encouraging the sharing of ideas and concerns with management.
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels, anticipate staffing changes, and coordinate resources during shortages.
- Assign workloads, establish work schedules, and develop policies to ensure timely task completion.
- Conduct yearly appraisals to support professional growth and development of direct reports.
- Document disciplinary actions and counseling sessions in consultation with Human Resources, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with employees to develop skills and support professional growth.
- Complete patient progress notes, review diagnostic test results, and respond to clinical needs promptly.
- Provide direct patient care and precept medical students / residents.
- Collaborate with the CMO to develop and review clinical care protocols and chronic disease management guidelines.
- Act as a resource for resolving patient and family concerns.
- Exhibit courtesy and respect to patients, families, and healthcare team members through teamwork and accountability.
- Maintain knowledge of key payer programs, including CHDP, HWLA, Managed Care, FPACT, and CDP.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, contractual obligations, and funding requirements.
- Assist the CMO in peer review and quality assurance activities.
- Support the development, review, and revision of clinical protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Review monthly variance reports to evaluate and address spending variances in clinical areas such as medical supplies and laboratory expenditures.
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