Job description
Associate Medical Director
POSITION: Associate Medical Director
STATUS: Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Medical Director
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Medical providers at Brighton site and other staff.
WHO YOU ARE:
YOUR ROLE & IMPACT
The mission of Charles River Community Health (CRCH) is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them. The Associate Medical Director will be working with dedicated, committed, diverse group of medical providers and a multidisciplinary team to provide quality care and patient-centered care coordination.
DUTIES:
RESONSIBILITIES (ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR):
Under the supervision of the Medical Director, and in conjunction with the other Associate Medical Directors, responsible for coordination and supervision of clinical aspects of medical care provided at the CRCH, including establishing, evaluating, and maintaining professional standards in all services.
Supervises all medical providers at the site, Brighton performance evaluations and resolving performance issues and other personnel matters as they arise.
In conjunction with the Medical Director, participates in recruitment & retention of Providers.
Works with Medical Director as needed to assure adequate medical coverage for scheduled sessions at all times, particularly during vacations of providers. This will include approving earned time requests and/or approval of substitute providers and per diem sessions. Associate Medical Director is expected to provide coverage directly if sufficient coverage is not available through other providers.
With the Medical Director, regularly reviews productivity and other reports and follows up with providers to address issues and concerns.
Participates in Quality Improvement activities, and drives providers making progress on their individual performance on ACO and UDS quality metrics and improving CRCH’s risk score for our primary care patient population.
With the Medical Director, serves as liaison for Charles River Community Health for medical services between affiliate hospitals and other health care and community affiliations as necessary. May represent the CRCH and its interests to community groups and organizations.
Participates in community outreach, health education and screening events, and arranges for participation of other providers in the same.
RESPONSIBILITIES (PROVIDER):
Evaluates and treats patients including walk-ins, writes prescriptions, provides preventive health care advice and case management, assesses psychological impact of illness and treats or appropriately refers patients for evaluation and treatment.
Provides consultation to providers.
Participates in the Medical Student and/or other clinical discipline training activities at the Center.
Participates in the formation and evaluation of applicable protocols.
Maintains continuity of care when Health Center patients utilize other health care facilities, i.e. referrals, emergency room services, outpatient departments, specialty clinics, and inpatient services.
Refers patients for specialty services, as appropriate, provides documentation according to Health Center procedures and follows up on results.
Participates in staff meetings, quality improvement, peer review and similar activities, keeping with Health Center procedures.
Participates in 24-hour on-call medical coverage,
Participates in on-site and off-site outreach and continuing education programs and ensures training to maintain license and to meet the needs of the population.
Productivity level expected: Expected to meet clinical standards of productivity as defined by CRCH’s current budget.
TIME EXPECTATIONS: (per full-time equivalent)
Provision of clinical and case management services = 6 sessions/week or 75%
Administration = 2 sessions/week or 25%
Qualifications:
MD degree and must have completed a three-year residency in Family or Internal Medicine or an NP degree plus at least 3 years’ experience, must be Board Certified and licensed as an APRN in family practice or internal medicine.
Must be Board-eligible and/or Board certified in a primary care specialty including Family Medicine, Adult Medicine, and/or Pediatrics.
Must have current a Massachusetts license.
Must have minimum 1 years of previous supervisory experience.
Must apply for and be granted privileges at affiliated hospital(s) (MDs only)
Prior experience in a community health setting preferred; ambulatory experience required.
Experience in working with diverse cultures preferred with strong ability to work well with diverse staff across the organization.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong ability to lead, make decisions based on data and what will best meet patient, provider, and organizational needs.
Strong ability to coach and mentor providers and resolve daily issues and conflicts that may arise to mitigate any negative impact on practice culture and access to patient care.
WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO
Charles River Community Health’s mission is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them.
CRCH is a comprehensive practice providing medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, optical, and vision services to diverse underserved local communities. We serve over 13,500 patients annually, and 90% of those served are low income, while over 70% need services in a language other than English.
We are committed to providing patients with timely access to the right care, at the right place and at the right time, collaborating with other organizations to connect patients with a comprehensive range of services and provide continuity of care, and creating new community partnerships to meet the changing needs of patients and the community.
We value caring for everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion, reducing cultural, financial and other barriers to care, and eliminating health care disparities for our patients. We also advocate for the needs of our patients, the community, and public health causes.
OUR PROMISE
If you are passionate about providing access to quality and compassionate care to the underserved, you will find your career rewarding and impactful. As Associate Medical Director, you will lead a dynamic and fast-paced team with a shared vision to break down barriers in delivering healthcare excellence!
OUR BENEFITS & PERKS
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance;
Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Tickets at Work
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Travel Reimbursement
Professional Development Opportunities
Solid track record of developing and promoting employees internally!
Charles River Community Health is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, CRCH will better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality patient care and services. CRCH is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, CRCH prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because he or she has engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.
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