Assistant Medical Director

Florida Gulf Coast University•Lexington, MA

About The Position

The Assistant Medical Director promotes and assures quality clinical services across the student health facility and provides strategic direction. The role assists the Director or another appropriate administrator in managing one or more aspects of a healthcare-related unit or function, and is generally responsible for a segment of a healthcare department or a major function. The position provides primary medical care to students, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referrals, health maintenance visits, immunization evaluation, physical examinations, and care related to disease testing. It also provides medical oversight in emergency management and risk-containment situations, performs procedures within privileges issued by the Medical Director, and participates in peer review. The Assistant Medical Director serves on the management team with the Director and contributes to strategic planning, performance goals, policy development, resource assessment, regulatory compliance, and accreditation requirements. The role supervises and develops clinical staff and, in the Medical Director’s absence, supervises Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants. It also precepts and supervises residents and students in specified university programs, serves on institutional committees, and maintains confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Requirements

Medical degree from an accredited institution.
Four years of professional, full-time experience practicing medicine in a clinic, office, or hospital environment.
Licensed to practice medicine in accordance with Chapter 458, F.S.
Active DEA License.
Experience managing women’s reproductive health issues and contraceptives.
Experience operating a personal computer and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, statutes, regulations, codes, and standards related to the area of responsibility.
Knowledge of current research, theory, and best practices in medical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Skill in mediation and dispute resolution.
Ability to interact professionally with staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
Ability to think critically and creatively, demonstrate integrity, and incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to implement systems and procedures and evaluate their effectiveness.
Ability to manage others’ work by providing information, guidance, and motivation.
Ability to develop, interpret, and evaluate policies and procedures.
Ability to analyze and solve problems, draw valid conclusions, and develop appropriate alternatives.
Ability to think strategically, approach challenges creatively, meet goals, demonstrate reliability, and take accountability.
Ability to communicate respectfully, share information thoughtfully, and build partnerships across departments.

Nice To Haves

Board certified.
License to dispense prescription medications.
BLS Certification.
Experience in a higher education student health center.

Responsibilities

Provide direct medical oversight for risk assessment and containment in student emergency management situations.
Provide health maintenance visits, evaluate immunization needs, and perform employment, school-program, and other required physical examinations.
Participate in student testing for various diseases and provide medical evaluation, treatment, or referral for students with positive results.
Keep informed about advances in medicine, diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, and health insurance changes.
Monitor use of services, facilities, and staff; assess needs for additional equipment, staff, and services.
Serve on the management team with the Director.
Participate in strategic planning for assigned areas and assist the Director with the departmental strategic plan.
Assist the Medical Director in establishing performance goals and measures for the assigned area.
Participate in formulating and implementing policies and procedures.
Ensure programs, activities, and services comply with university, state, and federal regulations.
Maintain an inclusive working environment free from discrimination and harassment.
Recruit and hire clinical staff, and provide supervision, guidance, training, evaluation, and leadership.
Coordinate with internal and external departments and agencies to ensure compliance, including AAAHC accreditation requirements.
Make referrals for secondary medical care.
Perform medical procedures according to privileges issued by the Medical Director.
Participate in the peer review process.
Ensure the confidentiality of medical records and comply with HIPAA.
Provide primary medical care to students, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
Precept and supervise Family Medicine Residents.
Precept and supervise students from the FGCU Physician Assistant Studies Program and Doctor of Nursing Practice Program.
Serve on institutional committees representing the department’s interests.
In the Medical Director’s absence, supervise Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.