Medical Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Medical Director defines the structure and scope of the health center’s clinical program, provides leadership and supervision to physician and mid-level providers, leads quality improvement activities to assure the provision of quality care to all users of the health center, and provides ambulatory and primary care for patients; ensures patients receive health care of the highest quality while resources are utilized in the most cost-effective manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides direct patient care.
2. Provides leadership and oversight of the delivery of medical care by clinical staff through direct supervision and audits; serves as a mentor and manages the resolution of practice-related problems.
3. Participates in the recruitment and selection process of medical providers and provides regular performance reviews and feedback.
4. Assists in the achievement of productivity standards and provides leadership within the health care team to achieve those standards; establishes standards of care and maintains medical policies and guidelines for the health center; updates clinical guidelines, protocols and procedures and works to ensure that they are adhered to.
5. Evaluates community health and environmental needs by reviewing statistical data and contact with area residents.
6. Develops a quality assurance plan, arranges for audits, recommends corrective action, and implements and oversees approved plans.
7. Represents the health center at appropriate clinical and public health meetings.
8. Conducts Peer Review regularly and provides any corrective action plans, as indicated. Sets standards for evidence-based care.
9. Works collaboratively with the Practice Manager to set the agenda and to facilitate our monthly provider meeting.
10. Participates in meetings of the organization such at quality, compliance, and management meetings as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by the Board of Directors.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

1. Be committed to the mission of the Bucksport Regional Health Center.
2. Oversee and work as a member of the administrative team in the performance of duties.
3. Work in harmonious relationships with all staff, patients, vendors and others.
4. Maintain confidentiality and protect the Center by keeping information concerning Operations, patients and employees confidential.
5. Participation in community activities as a representative of Bucksport Regional Health Center.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the Incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, including operation of a standard computer keyboard; reach with hands and arms and talk, see and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Ability to handle varying and often high levels of stress.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the incumbent encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Work is performed primarily in a typical doctor's office setting. Noise level is usually quiet. Employee must be available to work long hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and travel in and out of state.

Exposure to communicable diseases, blood and other bodily fluids.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR POSITION:

Experience and Skill Requirements: The following experience and skills are considered essential:

• Seven to ten years of experience in the practice of family or internal medicine is required.
• At least five years of experience directing medical services is desired, but not an absolute pre-requisite.
• Clear understanding of and commitment to the health center’s mission. 
• Knowledge of health problems and disparities affecting homeless and other low-income persons. 
• Knowledge of quality improvement concepts and practices. 
• Ability to work effectively with culturally and economically diverse professionals, non-professional staff, patients and community partners. 
• An extensive understanding of the FQHC environment, government funding and compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies is preferred.
• Computer experience using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office software products required. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all constituencies, including patients, employees, board members, regulatory agencies, and the community at large.
• Exceptional communication skills, including oral, in writing, and presentation skills.  
• Exceptional decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Time management, organization and prioritization skills.  

Education Requirements: The following education requirements are considered essential:

• Current, valid license to practice medicine in the State of Maine.
• Graduation from an accredited medical school and completion of residency in Family Practice or Med/Peds. 
• Must be Board Certified