DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL SERVICES - OUTPATIENT

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc.•Fort Defiance Agency, AZ

101d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides day-to-day leadership and management for the Medical Services Branch, reflecting the organization's mission and core values. The Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of outpatient medical services, including staff management, policy formulation, quality assessment, and program development. This role involves collaboration with various departments and supervisors to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care and compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

Applicant must have a valid, unrestricted insurable driver’s license.
Resume and references are required.
Three (3) years of clinical experience in chosen specialty.
Two (2) years of experience in supervising a Hospital Department (or equivalent) including developing and following budgets for day to day operations and capital equipment.
Completion of Medical Degree (or D.O).
Completion of an accredited residency program.
Active, unrestricted Medical License from any U.S. State or Territory.
Current, valid, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License.
Board Eligible or Board Certification in respective discipline.

Responsibilities

Provides day to day leadership and management that reflect the adopted mission and core values of the organization.
Assumes responsibilities for interviewing, hiring and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Establishes and approves overall work schedules and determines individual or work group assignments.
Formulates policies, programs and procedures related to medical services along with the Medical Services Branch Supervisors.
Works with other Clinical Service Division Branch Supervisors for the purpose of meeting FDIHB needs for Medical Services in conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer.
Helps oversee privileging and credentialing of the Medical Staff in conjunction with the Chief of Staff.
Assumes responsibility for the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement of Medical Care delivered at FDIHB in conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer and members of the Medical Staff.
Develops and implements plans/programs for improvement, expansion and expansion of outpatient care services, including the Dental Department, the Family Medicine Department, the Optometry Department, the Pediatrics Department, and the Radiology Department to meet changing patient care needs or staffing levels.
Assumes responsibility for satisfying Medical Services Branch Department’s requirements in order to maintain the Centers of Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) and another pertinent accreditation.
Optimizes and updates best practices in all Medical Service Departments with the Medical Services Branch Supervisors and Revenue Generating Department. This includes formulating and following budgets for day to day operations, capital equipment and strategic planning.
Serves on a variety of hospital committees.
Performs other duties as assigned.