Director of Student Health Services

California State University • Carson, CA

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About The Position

At CSUDH, we are proud of the many services we have on campus that are dedicated
to our students’ well-being. The CSUDH Health & Well-Being cluster takes a
holistic approach to care and offers a variety of resources to the CSUDH
community to help students thrive while they pursue their academic success.

Under the administrative direction of the Associate Vice President of Health &
Well-Being, the Director of Student Health Services is responsible for planning,
organizing, directing and coordinating the activities of the student health
center. This position serves as the Chief Medical Officer for the university.
This level of administrative decision-making is carried out with a high degree
of independence and requires the ability to make complex analyses of issues and
determine solutions to multi-faceted problems. The Incumbent is responsible for
the oversight of medical care for, and treatment to students; supervising and
evaluating clinical practitioners; coordinating and directing clinic operations;
and serving as a member of the management team in developing and recommending
policies, procedures and programs for overall student health services, as well
as the division of Student Affairs.

Student Health Services is a part of an integrated wellness cluster. This
position actively engages and works closely with the Health & Well-Being
Directors to develop, evaluate, recommend, and implement comprehensive medical
and behavioral health initiatives that reduce barriers and incorporate
diversity, equity and inclusion. This position has a direct reporting line to
the Associate Vice President of Health & Well-Being.

Requirements

• Minimum of eight (8+) years of related professional experience and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Three years of experience as a physician in direct patient care. Demonstrated experience in primary health care leadership and administration.
• Current possession of DEA number for prescribing providers. Current possession of appropriate CPR certification.
• Knowledge of the functions of a student health services program, including its relationship to other programs in the University.
• Thorough knowledge of Quality Improvement practice. Knowledge of accreditation standards, medical laws and medical ethics.
• Ability to define and maintain high clinical and administrative standards of primary health care practice, assess quality of care, and oversee the writing/institutionalization of policies, procedures, protocols and strategies in a university health care setting.
• Ability to provide leadership to clinical and administrative staff, including ability to motivate, supervise and evaluate work performance.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct clinical and administrative operations.

Nice To Haves

• In addition to required experience: At least 2 years of increasingly responsible clinical experience at an outpatient ambulatory care clinic, college health center, Emergency Room facility, or community health center or similar non-profit.
• Familiarity with computer technology and medical information technology in particular.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs and evaluates, directly or indirectly, work performance of staff physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, and radiologic technologist, pharmacist, clinical laboratory scientists (e.g., lab techs) and various administrative staff (i.e., medical records clerk and assistant to director).
• Oversees the Medical Records and Appointment Services to integrate policies and procedures, clarify scheduling concerns, and provide consultation on issues impacting clinical services.
• Oversees Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance activities and programs, including clinical and administrative dimensions of accreditation.
• Serves as principal advisor to the AVP of Health & Well-Being in rendering professional expertise relative to university health issues.
• Provides primary health care within the scope of their license for students on an appointment and wall-in basis, potentially including clinical interview, physical diagnosis, psychosocial assessment, management of health and illness needs, and health education.
• Provides clinical consultation to ancillary services, including serving as the physician-designated director of the laboratory and radiology.

Benefits

• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees