GCHC Medical Director
About The Position
The Medical Director is responsible for the coordination and oversight of all services provided by GCHC medical providers and for the quality of services rendered. The Medical Director also serves as a member of the administrative staff, creating a culture of accountability and commitment to the delivery of high-quality care. This role collaborates with the GCHC CEO and other members of the Leadership Team and key staff regarding the development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of a clinical Quality Assurance (QA) program for the community health center. The clinical QA program will include the appropriate monitoring of care received, the development of policies and procedures, and the development of means for assured compliance with GCHC policies in a manner that effectively minimizes risk for the health center. This position integrates the measurement of clinical quality and service standards with those of strategic planning and operations management. The Medical Director creates a culture of safety, quality, and customer service while building the business growth of the Center. They utilize a continuous quality improvement (CQI) process to identify opportunities for patient flow, scheduling changes, etc. The role provides recommendations to the CEO for discussion with the Board of Directors regarding services/programs to be offered, delivery sites, and hours of operation. Ensures proper functioning of day-to-day clinical operations in concert with the CEO and/or Clinical Director. Delivers ambulatory care. Occasional travel is required. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- M.D. or D.O. degree with approved residency in Primary Care.
- Board Certified in a primary care specialty.
- Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) required training.
- Possession, before hire, of a valid State of Michigan license for the practice of allopathic or osteopathic medicine.
- Current DEA license or ability to obtain upon hire.
- Five (5) years practice experience in primary care, including clinical treatment, program management, and administration.
- Valid Michigan Driver’s license.
- Valid automobile insurance.
- Use of a vehicle during working hours.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center.
- Experience with persons of co-occurring medical, mental health and/or substance abuse disorders.
- Experience in primary care and in serving patients from low-income economic status.
Responsibilities
- Coordination and oversight of all services provided by GCHC medical providers.
- Ensuring the quality of services rendered.
- Serving as a member of the administrative staff.
- Creating a culture of accountability and commitment to high-quality care.
- Collaborating with GCHC CEO, Leadership Team, and key staff on the clinical Quality Assurance (QA) program.
- Developing and implementing policies and procedures for the QA program.
- Developing means for assured compliance with GCHC policies to minimize risk.
- Integrating the measurement of clinical quality and service standards with strategic planning and operations management.
- Creating a culture of safety, quality, and customer service while building business growth.
- Utilizing continuous quality improvement (CQI) process to identify opportunities for patient flow and scheduling changes.
- Providing recommendations to the CEO for the Board of Directors regarding services, programs, delivery sites, and hours of operation.
- Ensuring proper functioning of day-to-day clinical operations in concert with the CEO and/or Clinical Director.
- Delivering ambulatory care.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
