Clinical Director (46009)

Bay Area Community Health • Fremont, CA

322d

About The Position

Provide professional medical services for patients in accordance with clinic procedures and protocols and sound medical practices. Individual will review, monitor and update the clinic's medical policies and procedures and provide clinical guidance and oversight related to the individual's area of practice and expertise (i.e., Pediatrics, HIV/Infectious disease, Adult Medicine, Family Practice, Health Information Technology (HIT), etc.). Act as a medical resource and provide consultation on the assessment, management and treatment of complicated cases. In coordination with the Medical Director performs administrative responsibilities which include recruitment, orientation, supervision, and evaluation of medical personnel. Provides ongoing development and review of protocols to ensure optimized care for patients is in compliance with licensing agencies. Participates in agency-wide QA Committee, QA activities and Peer Review as needed. In conjunction with the Medical Director provides perspective on any/all issues of concern to the sites and/or agency which includes input on strategic planning, clinical operations, program development and grant management.

Requirements

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
• Valid California Medical License.
• Board certified or board eligible in a specialized area such as Pediatrics, HIV/Infectious disease, Adult Medicine, etc.
• 2 years experience in healthcare leadership role.
• 5 years experience as a physician in a primary care setting.
• Knowledgeable and sensitive to the medical needs of BACH's diverse population.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in public health or community health.
• Bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Serves in an advisory role regarding historical matters and advises board on medical practices.
• Provides professional medical services for clinic patients including taking medical histories, conducting physical examinations, ordering lab tests and prescribing treatments and medications.
• Performs minor surgical procedures, adapts treatment programs as indicated and refers patients for consultation and special services.
• Discusses medical progress with patients and family.
• Maintains legible, accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment outcomes, education, referrals and consultations in compliance with state regulatory standards and clinic policies and procedures.
• Provides clinical guidance to physicians, mid-level practitioners, nurses and lead medical assistants, including chart review, co-signing, consultation, and case conferences.
• Provides back-up for mid-levels and reviews 10% of charts for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners who have not obtained their Furnishing License.
• Reviews, monitors and updates the clinic's medical policies and procedures and provides clinical guidance and oversight specifically related to their area of practice and expertise.
• Acts as a medical resource for clinical and non-clinical staff and provides consultation on the assessment, management and treatment of complicated cases.
• Oversees the administrative responsibilities in his/her area of practice and expertise including recruitment, orientation, supervision, and evaluation of professional personnel.
• Provides ongoing development and review of protocols to ensure optimized care for patients is in compliance with licensing agencies.
• Participates in quality assurance and improvement activities, including the development and measurements of goals and efforts to address identified problems.
• Represents BACH to the professional medical community and other institutions as requested.
• In conjunction with the Medical Director, provides perspective on any/all issues of concern to the sites and/or agency.
• Participates in the scheduling and facilitating of regular provider meetings.
• Assists in the development and oversight of BACH's annual budgeting and business planning process.
• Oversees the supervision of PA's and NP's in specialized area as well as examining required chart reviews of PA's.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: 100% Employer-sponsored Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability.
• Generous Time Off: Up to 19 PTO days in your first year, 5 Paid Sick Days, 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Bereavement, and Paid Jury Duty.
• Retirement Savings: Up to 4% employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• Professional Growth Support: Loan Repayment Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Scrubs Reimbursement, and CME for Providers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees