Description

A. POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the Clinic Education Director provides oversite for the development, direction, and coordination of the Family Medicine Resident program at the designated continuity clinical site. 

B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

· Attend REC (“Resident Education in Clinic”) meetings once/month.

· Coordinate clinic-based didactic sessions or educational topics at least monthly.

· Coordinate Clinic Based Resident School at least three times/year.

· Teach at least yearly at the UNM resident school for all family medicine residents.

· Implement QI projects such as METRIC (AAFP Performance in Practice CME).

· Coordinate resident schedules and preceptor schedules to avoid schedule conflicts and errors that may result in adverse patient care. This is a task that must be completed and updated monthly.

· Work with residency leadership to ensure residents are completing all continuity clinic expectations for graduation.

· Monitor each resident’s response times to inbox duties and be available to complete requests from patients that have not been dealt with in a timely fashion.

· Serve as advisor and mentor to at least 1 resident each year and facilitate advisor to resident assignments yearly.

· Help coordinate electives for residents in specific areas of interest.

· Provide a longitudinal and comprehensive practice management curriculum. 

· Work with the health center manager to implement special schedule requests that facilitate a productive, comprehensive learning environment. 

· Participate in the Clinical Competency Committee at least twice/year. Education directors should be aware of the functioning of all the residents for the purpose of leading these discussions. 

· Work with residency leadership in processes involving residents with educational or professionalism issues.

· Help serve as a liaison to clinical leadership at both First Choice and UNM if necessary to address clinic issues that may be adversely affecting the learning environment.

· Provide residents with quarterly reports of clinical quality performance and financial data.

· Work closely with leadership at UNM to remediate residents the site who are struggling either personally or professionally.

· Offer support as needed for resident “Community Engagement Projects,” including making residents aware of projects the clinic is involved in and trying to help link up medical students and residents with similar interests. 

· Help identify clinic-based cases for our systems improvement/M&M resident conferences. When possible, attend the First Choice-South Valley specific M&M conference at resident school.

· Work closely with the Chief Informatics Officer on electronic health record training and updates.

· Work closely with the Wellness Director on resident wellness and provide resources and support to residents struggling with their personal and professional wellbeing.

Requirements

C. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· State of New Mexico licensed physician (MD/DO) required;

· Completion of residency with board certification/eligibility in family practice. 

· Previous training and experience working with underserved populations preferred; 

· Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred;

· Previous management training or supervisory experience preferred.

D. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

· New Mexico Medical License 

· State of New Mexico Controlled Substance and Federal DEA Certification; 

· Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine; 

· CPR Certified

E. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

· Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care. 

· Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.

· Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. 

· Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

· Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage. 

· Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise. 

· Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise. 

· Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. 

· Effective verbal and written communication skills. 

· Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. 

· Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops. 

· Knowledge and familiar with compliance program, cooperate fully and comply with laws and regulations.

F. AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

· Neonates, infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric

G. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS/WORKING CONDITIONS

A person in this position has sufficient time to complete most tasks although under pressure depending on patient and organization demands. There are opportunities to relax from any physical exertion or to change position in work activities.

1. Physical Effort and Dexterity: Good dexterity to operate personal computer and medical equipment. Position requires moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

2. Machines, Tools, Equipment: Capable of using medical equipment, office machines and personal computers for word-processing and data entry. 

3. Visual Acuity, Hearing, and Speaking: Must be able to read results of medical tests and computer monitor and outputs accurately. Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately for work and safety compliance.

4. Environment/Working Conditions: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment. Work is inside a clinic in a controlled environment at multiple health centers working with managers, providers, support staff, and FCCH partners. Normal office and clinic safety precautions and practices are required. Position requires travel throughout the Albuquerque metropolitan area. Work regularly scheduled Monday-Saturday, although weekends may be required to attend meetings and conferences, and meet deadlines, special clinics. 

This description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Applicants may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.