South Carolina – Medical Director Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide direct patient care. Functions as the clinical leader for all ambulatory health andprimary care services. Provide clinical oversight and direction to all clinical supportservices, including lab, pharmacy, behavioral health, specialtyservices, and related functional areas. Ensures that the mission and goals of the organization are realizedthrough the professional and effective delivery of integratedhealth care solutions.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Achieve Results 1. Directly effect improvements in patient well-being throughaccurate and timely diagnosis and delivery of relevant, highquality medical care. Ensure the delivery of competent, accurate, medical care and treatment to all patients asassigned. 2. Lead and direct the development, implementation, and monitoringof quality medical care services, programs and initiatives. Ensurethat the delivery of all health care meets or exceeds: a. the needs and satisfaction of all patients served b. all organizational and professional standards c. all clinical outcomes and related expectations d. all productivity standards, goals, and expectations e. all financial metrics associated with the efficient, costeffective delivery of health care services. 3. Lead and direct the organization s quality improvementinitiatives. Ensure metrics for clinical outcomes are consistentlyreviewed, and that the organization is provided clear guidance anddirection affecting ongoing improvements in the quality ofcare. 4. Manage and direct all ancillary clinical services. Ensure allclinical services functions achieve expected clinical,productivity, and financial outcomes. 5. Manage all functional areas within budgeted guidelines. 6. Personally provide care to patients, as feasible. Collaboratewith all clinic operations functions to ensure ongoing improvementsin clinic productivity, patient satisfaction, and financial outcomes. 7. Provide leadership and direction related to clinicalcollaboratives, studies, programs, or research related initiativesthat improve the lives of our patients as well as the communitiesin which they live. Operational Excellence 8. Ensure all medical staff members are properly contracted,qualified, directed, and motivated to provide patients high qualityservices and care. 9. Ensure all patient records, charts, and all relateddocumentation is maintained current and consistent with bestpractices in the health care field, as well as within allrelevant laws and regulations. Ensure the organization meets or exceeds allgovernmental, regulatory and accreditation standards in all areasof day to day operations.

POSITION SUMMARY 10.

Provide advice and counsel to all clinical personnel on mattersrelated to clinical care, patient grievances and related issues.

Minimize risk and exposures to the organization by monitoring trends, managing issued, coaching staff, and ensuringcompliance with all clinical protocols and QA guidelines. Relationship Management 11. Manage and ensure favorable relationship within theorganization s leadership team. Provide leadership, insights, solutions, and support to all otherfunctions with the organization. 12. Manage and ensure favorable, collaborative relationships withinand among all clinical staff. Develop a culture of health careprofessionals open and willing to accept an integrated approach tothe delivery of services. 13. Manage and ensure favorable relationships with the Bureau ofPrimary Health, HRSA, local and state health departments, otheraccreditation and related resources vital to the organization scontinued success. 14. Establish positive working relationships with area hospitals,clinics, physicians and specialists, regulatory bodies and relatedorganizations. Ensure the organization maintains a strong providerand referral network of hospitals, physicians, and ancillaryproviders able to meet the medical needs of patients served. 15. Develop a favorable reputation for the organization. Developeffective working relationships within the local health carecommunity as well as with third party insurance resources. Minimizeconflict, maximize services, and ensure patients treated throughour clinics are done so consistent with the requirements set forthby those through whom they are insured. Leadership and Supervision 16. Ensure the organization is appropriately staffed with a fullcomplement of clinical staff. Foster a workplace that results inthe development of a high performing team of professionals andstaff. Ensure that all staff are properly coached and directed, andthat clearly defined measurements of performance and rewards areutilized to enhance individual and organizationaleffectiveness. 17. Personally, and at all times, uphold and ensure all associatesconduct themselves at all times in a manner consistent with theorganization s values, mission, policies, and expectations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education Licensed to practice medicine in the states in which organizationoperates M.D. or D.O., Board certification preferred Additional advanced degree in business, public health, healthcareadministration or related field of study preferred.

Experience:

Demonstrated success in leading and directing a clinical staff ofcomparable size and scope. Demonstrated expertise related to trends and issues, laws andregulations associated with the delivery of primary health careservices. Demonstrated success in establishing a wide range of business andprofessional relationships. Demonstrated success in selecting and developing, motivating anddirecting high performing teams. Experience managing or practicing in clinical services. Capacity to envision and develop clinical programs consistent withhealth center mission and a publicly operated care deliverysystem. Demonstrated knowledge of quality assurance and risk managementstandards and processes. Familiarity and experience with standards and processes establishedby PCMH, NCQA, CMS, review processes and regulatory entities. Knowledge of federal regulations governing clinical staff. Knowledge of credentialing process, delineation of clinicalprivileges and peer review. Physical/Environmental Normal accessibility and mobility throughout the regionrequired. Normal overtime/extended work hours.

Additional Requirements:

None