Assistant Medical Director

INDIAN HEALTH COUNCIL INC•Valley Center, CA

7d•$251,237 - $289,652•Onsite

About The Position

Indian Health Council, Inc. (IHC) provides healthcare and support services to nine Federally recognized American Indian tribes in north San Diego County. The Assistant Medical Director supports the Chief Medical Officer in overseeing clinical operations, ensuring high standards of patient care, and maintaining regulatory compliance. The role collaborates with healthcare providers, guides clinical protocols, reviews patient outcomes, and contributes to initiatives that improve quality, efficiency, and patient safety. It also includes staff mentorship and performance oversight, interdisciplinary coordination, and assistance with policy development and implementation. The position provides clinical care as well as oversight of the Medical department’s operations, programs, policies, quality improvement activities, and compliance. It participates in committees and programs, coordinates with other departments, reviews medical staff privileges, addresses patient grievances, contributes to grants and reporting, and supports emergency operations. The role manages subordinate employees and may be assigned to either or both IHC locations. It is onsite in an indoor clinical setting, with community outreach as needed; travel and driving may be required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved and accredited college of medicine.
Completion of a family practice or internal medicine residency program.
At least five years of experience as a family physician or internist in an outpatient setting.
Current, unrestricted physician license.
Board certification.
Current, unrestricted DEA license.
Valid California driver’s license and a good driving record, maintained throughout employment.
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS CPR certifications, or attainment within six months of hire.
Mastery of interpersonal skills and ability to interpret complex medical data.
Professionalism, cultural sensitivity, motivation skills, strong public relations abilities, a positive attitude, creativity, and high energy.
Thorough knowledge of modern medical practices in public services, public health organization structures and functions, and current social and economic issues pertaining to Native Americans.
General knowledge of state and federal public health laws.
Ability to build effective working relationships; coordinate activities among staff and public and professional groups; communicate clearly; address audiences effectively; and exercise balanced judgment.
Capability with Microsoft Office 365, including email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook calendar management, Teams, and SharePoint.
Ability to use Paycom, Relias Learning, and PolicyTech systems.
Must pass a pre-employment physical examination, tuberculosis skin test or x-ray, urine drug screen including marijuana, and criminal background check.
Health must be adequate to perform the duties of the position.
Regularly sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear; regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds; and meet the specified vision requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a community health center setting.
Three years of administrative, management, and budget development experience.
Experience or training with Native American culture and values.
Proficiency with OCHIN Epic EHR and i2i.

Responsibilities

Oversee and lead implementation of Medical department operations, including planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and services; ensure compliance with applicable requirements and lead continuous quality improvement activities.
Develop, implement, and monitor departmental goals and objectives aligned with organizational strategic initiatives.
Develop, recommend, and administer departmental policies, procedures, and processes, and monitor compliance with approved requirements.
Collect and analyze complex data, perform statistical analysis, summarize findings, make decisions, and design programs or services based on data.
Provide patient care, including examinations, medical history documentation, ordering and interpreting tests and diagnostic images, diagnosing conditions, prescribing or administering treatment, providing preventive and prenatal/postnatal care, vaccinations, appropriate surgical procedures, and specialist referrals.
Serve as an active member of the pharmacy and therapeutics committee.
Serve as an active member and physician coordinator of the SDPI diabetic program.
Collaborate with other IHC departments on clinic programs and services, staffing and patient visit ratios, scheduling, program utilization, and facility and equipment needs.
Review and recommend clinical privileges for medical staff in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer and Human Resources.
Observe and assist staff to promote safe and ethical practices, resolve problems, demonstrate techniques, and participate in case consultations.
Assist the Lab Director when required.
Confer with the CFO on budget and statistical reports supporting expenditures for equipment, supplies, and personnel.
Investigate and resolve patient grievances relating to medical care and service delivery.
Participate in grant applications, monitor grant goals and objectives, and oversee grant reporting.
Participate in the Medical department’s peer review process.
Implement and direct department emergency operation plans as needed; the position may be reassigned during an emergency operations plan activation.
Manage subordinate employees, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, and addressing complaints and problems.
Respond promptly and compassionately to patients and employees; maintain professional relationships and cooperate with teams to meet organizational goals.
Participate in quality improvement activities and provide age-appropriate care based on knowledge of normal human development.
Follow safety and infection control procedures, maintain patient and employee privacy, comply with corporate integrity and security requirements, and report unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful activity.

Benefits

PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance with low employee contribution.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
Malpractice coverage for providers.
403B retirement plan with company matching.
Generous paid time off and sick time.
14 paid holidays.
Paid jury service.
Paid bereavement leave.
Reimbursement for professional licenses, certifications such as CPR, and continuing education units.
Facility qualifies as a high-need area for provider California State and Federal Loan Repayment Programs.