Associate Medical Director, Quality

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If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

The Associate Medical Director of Quality is responsible for collaborating in the overall direction, leadership, and oversight of the clinical quality and safety programs of AltaMed Services. The Associate Director assists the medical leadership in understanding, coordinating, and measuring the performance of internal and external quality and safety requirements and provides leadership in strengthening a quality culture where everyone is engaged and respected. The Associate Director leads initiatives that provide education, training, and continuous improvement methods for providers on Quality & Safety standards, resulting in an improvement in overall quality performance. In addition, the Associate Director partners with health plans and regulatory bodies, ensuring alignment with standards in clinical quality and safety, as well as serves as support to the Chief Quality Officer (CQO) in the representation of the critical governance committee, inclusive of the Quality Committee and the Board Quality Committee. Lastly, this role assists the CQO in addressing clinical, programmatic, and population management issues in collaboration with the other medical directors, as it relates to quality and safety.

Minimum Requirements

• Board-certified physician. California License to practice medicine and a DEA License.

• Previous experience with computer-based systems and analytic software is strongly preferred. Electronic Medical records are preferred.

• Experience in statistical analysis and predictive analysis.

• A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Compensation

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Benefits & Career Development

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.