An Obstetrician (OB) or Gynecologist (GYN) is a physician who specializes in women's reproductive health and pregnancy. These doctors also treat issues specific to women such as breast cancer, hormonal disorders, and cervical cancer.
Responsible for the overall management of the OB/GYN department. The
OB/GYN DIRECTOR
aids the Medical Director and
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
by providing clinical leadership. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance rewarding and disciplining employees addressing complaints and resolving problems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develop physician office, and call schedules for respective department. Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate OB/GYN Physicians, and mid-level OB/GYN Providers. Assist the manager in supervising medical assistants' performance of OB/GYN medical tasks and skills. Examines patients, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis of disease, illness and injury and decides care plan, or follow-up procedures. Instruct nurses, medical assistants, back-office assistants regarding assistance with patient care.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
2-5 Years experience in medicine, preferably in a group setting Ability to work effectively with as team player Ability to suggest and write policies and procedures specific to the OB/GYN department Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of a four-year undergraduate, 4 years Medical School, 1-year rotating Internship, 2 years Residency Board Certified OB/GYN M.D. or D.O. degree Current Arizona license Experience as a Chief of Obstetrics or Chief of Medical Staff Experience supervising, planning, assigning, and directing work of OB/GYN Providers and support staff. Experience as a member or peer review committee, surgical care committee, or similar committees. Administrative and Management experience.
