What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director Volunteer position at Chippewa Valley Free Clinic?
Job DescriptionThe medical director of the Chippewa Valley Free Clinic will provide medical direction and support to the clinic under the delegation of the board of directors. The medical director will also function as an advisor to the board on medicine-related issues. Specific Duties
1. Oversight of patient care:
· Review all charts of patients seen by physician.
· Review and sign all laboratory and radiology reports and make appropriate recommendations for follow up.
· Review other patient charts as needed and make appropriate recommendations.
· Review requests for referrals to ensure appropriateness.
· Review reports from physicians to whom our patients have been referred.
2. Assistance in implementation and development of our pharmacy program:
· Sign forms and write prescriptions enabling patients to participate in “indigent drug programs” that are sponsored by pharmaceutical companies.
· Evaluate and make recommendations regarding our clinic formulary and pharmacy program on an as-needed basis.
3. Assist and consult the board of directors in the development of medical standards and policies. Actively participate in meetings of the board of directors, QA/QI Committee.
4. Ensuring that our clinicians are appropriately credentialed:
· Review clinicians’ credentials as they join our clinic staff.
5. Communicate with clinicians, patients, and community members as needed for patient care and program continuity.
6. Assist clinic staff and the board of directors with program development.
Position Qualifications
· M.D, D.O, APRN, or PA-C who currently meets clinician credentials criteria.
· Ability to communicate with patients, volunteers and staff in a trusting, professional manner.
· Supports the mission of the Chippewa Valley Free Clinic.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Eau Claire, WI 54701