Medical Director

Kenaitze Indian Tribe•Kenai, AK

30d

About The Position

The Medical Director role directs daily administrative issues and coordinates clinical care, in collaboration with the Primary Care Health Systems Administrator for the Dena'ina Wellness Center (DWC) Medical Program to ensure that quality care is provided. The Medical Director has a 60:40 Administrative to Direct Patient Care ratio: This means that 60% of Medical Director's time will be spent on administrative oversight of the clinical aspects of DWC's Primary Care Department and 40% of Medical Director's time will be spent on direct patient care. The Medical Director can expect to oversee a panel of patients not to exceed 480 . Other responsibilities include participating in administrative and clinical leadership staff meetings to assist in establishing policies and procedures for meeting quality standards of medical care, in accordance with federal and state regulatory and accreditation guidelines. May participate in state and local healthcare related meetings to acquire and apply knowledge of social, regulatory, political, and economic factors that relate to health services. Also participates in population based care management, public health efforts, and provides guidance in the appropriate utilization of healthcare resources. Promotes and champions process improvement initiatives, which may include, but not limited to, the Institutes for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and the Indian Health Service (IHS), Improvement in Patient Care (IPC) models.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree
Seven to ten years of Family Practice experience.
Experience in evaluation diagnosis and treatment in primary care with special emphasis in cross cultural health care setting
Experience working in a multiple medical provider setting
Medical management experience
Current Alaska Licensure as a Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy
Current DEA certificate.
BLS certification required
Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy , or obtain within 90 days of hire, or, with approval of the hiring manager, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in lieu of having a driver's license to perform the required duties of the position (If Applicable)
Understand quality improvement methods, such as developing a systematic measurement for evaluating the delivery of services. This includes measure, analyze, improve and control. Complete PDSA cycles
Detail oriented, interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills and technical skills
Dynamic personality with strong leadership and team building approach
Public Health training and/or experience
Communicate clearly and effectively with other health professionals
Knowledge of healthcare accreditation standards
This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience working with Alaska Native/American Indian people preferred
Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

Responsibilities

Assumes an administrative and clinical leadership role for the primary care team on a 60:40 ratio
Supports and promotes the Dene' Model of Care, which is defined as patient-centered, integrated care
Responsible for clinical oversight of Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and RN Supervisor
Participates in administrative decision making and recommends and approves policies and procedures as well as administrative and clinical leadership staff meetings to assist in quality care initiatives and accreditation activities
Partners with HSA to optimize flow, maximize productivity and ensure patient access while maintaining quality care
Oversees and completes peer review activities as determined by our regulatory agencies and funders
Assists in creating medical protocol standardization and ensure that providers practice to the accepted standards of care
Works in partnership with other DWC service lines Dental, Behavioral Health, Wellness and Social Service staff to optimize the integration of programs, holistic patient care and to improve population health outcomes
In collaboration with health leadership staff, recommends new and innovative modalities for treatment of various health conditions
Aides in the credentialing and privileging of new providers to the Dena'ina Wellness Center
Serve as the overseeing physician for Dena'ina Wellness Center's vaccine program
Analyzes epidemiology data to assess health trends and identify needs and opportunities to improve healthcare
Provides medical consultations with other medical providers
Effectively utilizes electronic health record (EHR) to document clinical activity and manage population health
Works effectively and cooperatively with other members of the medical team to provide direction in the development and conduct medical educational and training
Serves in a leadership, advocacy and mentorship role for the medical staff
Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance