GCHC Medical Director

GENESEE HEALTH SYSTEM • Flint, MI

21d • $175,100 - $276,933

About The Position

The Medical Director coordinates and oversees services provided by GCHC medical providers and is accountable for the quality of those services. As a member of the administrative staff, the Medical Director promotes accountability and high-quality care. In collaboration with the GCHC CEO, Leadership Team, and key staff, the role develops, implements, maintains, and evaluates the community health center’s clinical Quality Assurance program. This includes monitoring care, developing policies and procedures, and supporting compliance in ways that minimize risk. The position connects clinical quality and service standards with strategic planning and operations management, and promotes a culture of safety, quality, and customer service while supporting the Center’s business growth.

The Medical Director uses continuous quality improvement to identify opportunities in areas such as patient flow and scheduling. The role makes recommendations to the CEO for discussion with the Board of Directors about services and programs, delivery sites, and hours of operation. In coordination with the CEO and/or Clinical Director, the Medical Director ensures day-to-day clinical operations function properly and delivers ambulatory care. Occasional travel is required, and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. degree with an approved residency in Primary Care.
• Board certification in a primary care specialty.
• Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) required training.
• Before hire, a valid State of Michigan license to practice allopathic or osteopathic medicine.
• Current DEA license or ability to obtain one upon hire.
• Five years of primary care practice experience, including clinical treatment, program management, and administration.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license, valid automobile insurance, and use of a vehicle during working hours.
• Ability to visually assess details at near and far distances and perceive depth and spatial relationships, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to receive and respond to verbal communication, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand regularly for extended periods.
• Ability to walk between 35% and 65% of the time.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, or reach to perform work tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Manual dexterity to handle, grasp, type, write, or operate equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center.
• Experience with people with co-occurring medical, mental health, and/or substance abuse disorders.
• Experience in primary care and serving patients from low-income economic status.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee services provided by GCHC medical providers and the quality of services rendered.
• Serve as a member of the administrative staff and foster accountability and commitment to high-quality care.
• Collaborate with the GCHC CEO, Leadership Team, and key staff to develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate the clinical Quality Assurance program.
• Monitor care, develop policies and procedures, and support compliance with GCHC policies to minimize risk.
• Integrate clinical quality and service standards with strategic planning and operations management.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and customer service while supporting the Center’s business growth.
• Use continuous quality improvement to identify opportunities in patient flow, scheduling, and other processes.
• Recommend services and programs, delivery sites, and hours of operation to the CEO for discussion with the Board of Directors.
• Ensure proper day-to-day clinical operations in coordination with the CEO and/or Clinical Director.
• Deliver ambulatory care.
• Travel occasionally.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits available at no premium for staff and their dependents.
• Annually loaded HSA of up to $2,500.
• 5% match toward retirement.
• 19 ½ days of paid time off per year.
• 13 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree