As an organization, we are committed to providing care as Patient Centered Medical Home. All employees are required to be aware of the organization’s practice of the NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home and the National Health Disparities’ Improvement Models.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· In partnership with the Medical Director, directs the administration of medical affairs of the primary care clinics.

· Works collaboratively with the Senior Director of Operations to develop fiscal parameters including: medical staff utilization, productivity, and managed care panel size and effect any necessary change to meet the financial directives of the organization.

· Establishes and implements clinical standards of care and policies and procedures consistent with organizational goals and sound medical practice. Ensures compliance amongst providers for adherence.

· Develops, in collaboration with the Medical Director and supported by the Director of QA/QI, Director of Nursing and Vice President of Operations, disease management protocols to ensure consistent and effective delivery of superior quality health care to those we serve and that the Center serves as a Patient Centered Medical Home.

· In collaboration with the Senior Director of Operations, analyzes and evaluates the functioning of Providers as it relates to aspects of clinical practice and care.

· Works with the Medical Director, Quality Assurance Committee, and senior management to implement Accountable Care Organization (ACO) guidelines and Joint Commission accreditation standards for Health Services. Develops and implements appropriate medical/practice of care guidelines to meet these standards. Participates in various teams/projects to ensure compliance in this area, as requested.

· Establishes and maintains an ongoing provider program to orient, evaluate and appraise new physicians and mid level providers. Meets at least quarterly with all associates.

· In partnership with the Medical Director, imposes disciplinary actions upon medical staff members as determined within senior leadership or within the independent latitudes and discretion afforded by senior leadership.

· Participates on the Quality Assurance Committee and ensures full compliance with the clinical aspect of the QA plan including Joint Commission Accreditation.

· Works collaboratively with the VP of Human Resources on the annual updating of all medical staff files and credentialing activities, assuring their completeness and timeliness of information contained therein.

· Reports regularly to the Medical Director on the activities of the medical staff and the performance of its various components, including the formation of recommendations for appropriate actions to ensure the activities of the medical staff are in conformance with the mission, vision, and goals of the organization.

· Serves as the clinical expert to administrative staff in risk management programs and reviews all potential medical liability claims generated against the Health Center.

· Works with the Director of Operations to monitor provider scheduling habits and effects change necessary to accommodate patient accessibility. Makes recommendations to senior leadership on staffing policies and works with the assigned departments to assure compliance.

· Participates in professional development activities and maintain professional licenses and affiliations.

· Performs other duties as requested by the Medical Director, including ad hoc management of problems related to the practice of medicine and patient care.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $200,000.00 - $215,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Internal Medicine
• Pediatrics
• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Experience:

• Practicing Clinician: 7 years (Preferred)
• Community Health Center: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• MA Board of Registration in Medicine (Preferred)

Work Location: In person