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Medical Director

Location:	Saginaw, MI Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type:	Tribal
Salary Range:	$0 to $0 / Per Year
Open Period:	10/28/2021 to 12/31/2021
Summary:	For further information and how to apply, contact directly: Kamie Mandoka Human Resources Generalist Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort Saganing Eagles Landing Casino & Hotel Email: KMandoka@sagchip.org | Phone: 989.775.5247 Under the supervision of Executive Health Director, oversee daily clinical operations and administrative responsibilities for the Medical Clinic following the standards of the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care. Ensure that all patients receive a high quality of health care and staff members receive a high quality of humanity and job satisfaction. All Nimkee staff must adhere to mandated reporting laws.
Duties:	• Ensure Medical Clinic providers and staff are meeting and following standards of care for management of acute and chronic illnesses set forth by Indian Health Services and standards of care practices. • Collaborate with tribal Physician(s) and other providers concerning the medical care needs of patients and families. • Ensure communicable disease control within the tribal community through screening, treatment, education, follow-up, reporting, and documenting cases. Work collaboratively with medical providers and CMDHD. • Work with medical staff to assist with stabilizing patients in emergency situations, including life-saving emergency procedures and crisis intervention in order to transport to a hospital facility. • Supervise personnel and direct activities of the medical clinic department. • Supervise and work with staff to plan, coordinate, and implement special clinic programs and events. • Plan, organize, and hold monthly departmental meetings with all staff. • Establish, review and maintain contracts or service agreements for services provided in the Medical Clinic. • Order office supplies through the approved purchasing program. • Establish annual goals and objectives to ensure quality of care; identify program needs and assist with justification of the budget for medical clinic services. • Ensure staff and program compliance with the indicators and guidelines of the Clinical Reporting System (CRS) and the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA); assist with analysis of statistical data collected to improve patient care. • Coordinate and perform chart reviews quarterly as needed to assist with staff assessment, quality improvement and peer review. • Ensure compliance with the standards set forth with the Accreditation body. • Collaborate with the Tribal Health Board and community in the development of written programs, policies, procedures, and guidelines for meeting the programming goals based on community needs. • Attend various meetings as assigned. • Serve as the lead in the Indian Health Service Improving Patient Care Medical Home (IPCMH) initiative. • Coordinate and plan for the quarterly Medical Executive Committee. • Coordinate the Meaningful Use Incentive Program through CMS for the medical clinic. • Be an active member in Managed Care Team, Health Board, Meaningful Use, HIPAA, Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance Committee and Nimkee Clinic Directors meetings. • Serve as the Administrator for the National Provider Data Bank; credential and privilege licensed staff in the Medical Clinic. • Maintain current on treatment modalities by participating in continuing education. • Adhere to patient confidentiality and complies with clinic policies and federal regulations under the Privacy rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). • Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority. • Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times. • The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Qualifications:	Minimum Qualifications: • Master's Degree in a health or administrative field. • Five years' experience in an outpatient or clinic setting. Three years in a supervisor capacity. • Must be able to promote the vision of the tribal community as directed by Tribal Council and Tribal Health Board. • Must be able to pass background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position. License, Certification, or Special Requirements: • Ability to obtain HIPAA Certification, Blood Borne Pathogens Certification, BLS Certification and Safety Training within thirty days of hire. • Native American preference shall apply to all positions.
Work Type:	Permanent, Full
Announcement #:	Medical Director, Nimkee, 2021
Who May Apply?	US Citizens

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