Medical Director

Job Description:

SUMMARY

The Medical Director is responsible for the overall direction, leadership and operational management of the quality and safety programs, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care while aligning medical strategies with the overall business objectives. The Medical Director will have accountability for understanding, coordinating, and measuring performance of internal and external quality and safety requirements and will provide leadership in strengthening a quality culture where everyone is engaged and respected. The Medical Director will serve in a highly visible leadership role, working collaboratively across the organization and externally to provide an overview of the quality program and our community, local, and state agencies.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Medical Director provides primary medical care to patients of the CTCLUSI-TRHC, at least 50% of the time.
• Provide administrative oversight and support for the medical functions of the Health Services, including the oversight of services funded by multiple federal programs to ensure compliance with federal funding regulations, as applicable.
• The Medical Director will abide by laws and regulations of the CTCLUSI-TRHC Tribe and by the policies and procedures of Center; and in direct compliance with all state, federal, local and AAAHC rules, regulations, and standards.
• Provide administrative leadership for the medical components of AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care) to ensure the delivery of services that align with AAAHC standards.
• Provide leadership and guidance to FNP, PA-C, RN, and other clinic staff to assure quality practices by complying with clinic policies, protocols, and workflows.
• Oversee the development of Policies and Procedures that support CTCLUSI-TRHC’s Mission.
• Work directly with the QI Coordinator to provide medical perspective for incident reviews, patient complaints, and peer reviews.
• Participate in monthly Quality Improvement Committee, quarterly Peer Review, and other administrative groups as needed.
• Implement CTCLUSI-TRHC goals and objectives for medical operations ensuring cost-effective and efficient solutions. Be a primary driver in creating and enforcing clinical practice guidelines. Ensure that all healthcare regulations and safety standards are met.
• Participate in annual planning, including budget planning and recommendations pertinent to medical activities, plans and projections for staff support.
• Work closely with the executive management team to implement strategies that enhance patient care, improve the Health Service line, and maximize revenues.
• Annually define and track medical provider productivity and provide coaching as needed to ensure targets are met.
• In collaboration with the Quality Committee and CTCLUSI-TRHC leadership develop quality metrics and benchmarks to evaluate clinical performance.
• Provide high-level oversight of our Electronic Medical Record.
• Oversee CTCLUSI -TRHC medical services including, primary care, the CLIA waived laboratory, with physical presence in multiple locations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to direct care staff to ensure quality practices and compliance with clinic policies, protocols, and workflows.
• Provide annual performance evaluations for FNP, PA-C, and RN.
• Collaborate with local and Tribal academic institutions to further the outreach of Tribal Health initiatives.
• Understand, or willing to learn, integrated team-based models of care and provide leadership and support to CTCLUSI-TRHC Medical providers through implementation
• Participate on boards, committees and task forces as assigned by the Tribal Council or Chief Executive Officer.
• Maintain appearance standards as outlined in CTCLUSI policies.
• Must be able to interact with Tribal members and the general public in a courteous, professional, and efficient manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must maintain a good attendance record.
• Other duties as assigned or directed by Tribal Council or Chief Executive Officer.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to walk, talk, hear, use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.

LEVEL OF AUTHORITY & RESTRICTIONS

• Supervises the medical providers.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT

• Position serves CTCLUSI Tribal members in all areas, however position is located at the Tribal Government office in Coos Bay.
• Moderate noise level with frequent interruptions and distractions.

JOB LOCATION
Three Rivers Health Center
150 S. Wall Street
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

Apply online @ www.ctclusi.org
Open until Filled

Experience and Skills:

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 25 years of age per vehicle use policy.
• Must be licensed as a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy without restriction or subject to any disciplinary or corrective action from the Oregon Medical Board or have the ability to become licensed within 120 days.
• Experience in Public Health setting, preferably working as a clinician in Indian Health Service, Tribal Health Program or at a Federally Qualified Health Center.
• Board Certified in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or other specialty practice.
• Ability to provide oversight of CLIA waived laboratory.
• Knowledge and experience with quality improvement and patient metrics are required.
• Current and valid Driver’s License in good standing is required with no insurability restrictions from the Tribe’s insurance carrier.
• Required to accept the responsibility of a mandatory reporter of abuse and neglect of infants and children, people who are elderly or dependent, individuals with mental illness or development disabilities or residents of nursing homes and other health care facilities. This includes reporting any evidence of physical injury, neglect, sexual or emotional abuse or financial exploitation.
• First Aid/CPR certification required or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Thorough knowledge of methods, techniques, and practices of health and human services delivery system administration and other Tribal Government related programming.
• Thorough knowledge of all laws and regulations governing health services to Indian Tribes.
• This position requires the ability to work well and communicate effectively with Tribal Members, members of other Tribes, and the general public.
• Experience with all Clinical Care Accreditation - AAAHC, CARF, COLA.
• Must be willing to complete National Incident Management System (NIMS) training for NIMS certification as arranged by the Tribes.
• This is a  safety sensitive position and will be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal history background check, which will include fingerprinting.
• Must have employment eligibility in the U.S.
• Indian preference will be observed in the hiring process.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) years of management and supervisory experience in a public health or medical outpatient setting.