Job Details
Medical Director
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| Type: | Tribal |
| Salary Range: | $180,000 to $240,000 / Per Year |
| Open Period: | 12/7/2022 to 2/7/2023 |
| Summary: | The Medical Director has overall responsibility for the provision and delivery of Medical services at the Anav Tribal Health Clinic (ATHC) of the Quartz Valley Indian Reservation (QVIR). The Medical Director is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the activities of the Medical staff in their provision of primary care to patients. The Medical Director will coordinate the delivery of services with the administrative, dental, and community health services program components. These services will be provided in a manner consistent with guidelines established by the A THC, as well as State, Federal, and Tribal funding sources. In addition, the Medical Director will be responsible for increasing patient visits, type and quality of services, staff coverage, and for the performance and fiscal sustainability of the Medical Department. |
| Duties: | 1. Provides primary health care under standardized protocols in accordance with the provisions of the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance. 2. Provides medical care to patients within the scope of his/her licensure and in accordance with community standards of care. 3. Directs Medical Department services, including, but not limited to, the overall supervision of medical support staff. 4. Conducts and maintains evaluations of all medical providers. Evaluates staff performance against job description criteria and competency assessment. 5. Assists the Health Administrator in developing level of care standards to be used as a quality of service measurement and that will enable the organization to meet external accrediting requirements (i.e., AAAHC). 6. Facilitates and supervises the peer-review process. 7. Develops, maintains, and revises medical protocols, policies, and procedures in conjunction with medical, nursing, and administrative staff and in compliance with AAAHC standards. 8. Cooperates and helps establish and maintain understanding and cooperation with local, state, and national organizations toward effective community health. 9. Performance duties include examining patients for symptoms or physical information including eliciting and recording information about patient's medical history; ordering or executing various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition. 10. Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examinations and diagnoses conditions. 11. Administers or prescribes treatment and medication to patients. Promotes health by advising patients concerning diet, exercise, hygiene, and methods of prevention of disease, utilizing the public health model of disease prevention. 12. Orders and/or administers immunizations as appropriate, providing supervision of the ATHC immunization program. 13. Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for consultation and/or specialized treatment. Reports births, deaths, and outbreaks of contagious diseases to appropriate government agencies. 14. Initiates and maintains Problem Oriented Medical Records ( |
| Qualifications: | • Minimum of two years community based medical practice and managing health care delivery and directing clinical systems. • Graduation from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy and be in possession of a current California license to practice medicine or osteopathy. • Board certified or board eligible in Family Practice, Internal Medicine or other closely related primary care specialty, or five (5) years of clinical experience. • Recent experience in an ambulatory care practice is preferred. • Must have a current DEA narcotic license and current CPR and Advanced Life Support certificate. • Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of modern medicine related to public health services, structure, and functions of public health organizations. • General knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to public health. • Familiarity with managed care systems. Proficiencies • Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or the ATHC Health Board. • Strong supervisory, leadership, team building, interpersonal, and organizational skills. • Ability to establish and maintain effective peer relationships with coworkers within the Medical Department, clinic-wide, and the public. • Must be able to express ideas clearly, concisely, address audiences effectively, and exercise balanced judgment in evaluation situations and making decisions. • Willing to be part of a team and cooperate in accomplishing department goals and objectives. • Ability to prioritize, meets, deadlines, takes initiative, be proactive, and function in a rapidly changing environment. • Ability to work with people of all social and ethnic backgrounds and to resolve conflicts, negotiates situations and facilitate consensus. |
| Work Type: | Permanent, Full |
| Announcement #: | QVIR-01-MD |
| Who May Apply? | US Citizens |
| Get Details & Apply: | http://www.qvir.com/job-openings.html |
Contact
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| Name: | Super, Kayla |
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