Clinic Medical Director

The Position The Clinic Medical Director reports to the Chief Medical Officer- Ambulatory Care. The Clinic Medical Director is responsible for fostering a culture of collaboration, teamwork, clinical excellence, and superior operational performance, and they work with leadership for clinical operations standards, policies, and procedures. Further, the Clinical Medical Director oversees both physicians and APPs. The Clinical Medical Director executes strategies developed and prioritized through the County’s leadership and ensures that quality goals and metrics are communicated to clinic providers and staff; assists in the development of clinical protocols, policies, and/or processes to improve clinic performance on quality measures; oversees the implementation of quality improvement initiatives; and ensures clinic access and productivity. Examples Of Duties Duties may include but are not limited to the following. Director Duties: Provides medical direction and administration including, but not limited to, developing clinical practice guidelines. Monitors the quality and appropriateness of medical care provided in clinic in accordance with quality metrics Agency is required to report to any accrediting or licensing bodies. Working with the clinic administrator, prepares reports as needed, such as quality performance, productivity, and documentation delinquency. Addresses provider performance issues with oversight by the Chief Medical Director - Ambulatory Care. Manages provider relationships and enforce clinical and administrative policies and guidelines among physicians. Participates in the recruitment process for new providers. Engages and communicates with clinic providers regarding work and other standards. Supervises physicians and mid-levels; performs quality assurance activities and oversee clinical peer reviews to address provider behavior issues and support the annual review process for clinic providers. Supports local governance over provider schedules and maintains alignment/accountability with County ambulatory scheduling and template policies and procedures. Reports to Clinic Leadership Team and Executive Team Participates and directs provider and medical care team meetings, along with attendance to relevant meetings, including Agency physician leadership and medical staff meetings, and other meetings as requested. Physician Duties: Provides complete, comprehensive, family-oriented, culturally-sensitive clinical care for patients throughout the life cycle. This includes obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, making diagnoses, and treating patients. Prescribes medications and treatment, monitors patients’ progress, and adapts treatment as required. Inoculates and vaccinates patients to immunize patients from communicable diseases. Advises patients concerning evidence-based lifestyle changes that improve patient health and works with patients to develop self-management goals. Coordinates with care team to provide high-quality patient care and ensure patient treatment goals are met. Demonstrates ability to work with high volume of patients, internal/external customers, and appropriately manage frequent changes, delay or unexpected events. Follows workflows that support quality improvement efforts and increase patient access. Explains in clear understandable verbal and written language the care plan and any procedures. Advises nursing and related personnel as to the administration of medication and treatment; writes physician’s orders. Gives or determines the need for medical tests, orders laboratory tests as necessary; interprets medical tests. Consults with other physicians and providers, refers patients to specialists when necessary, and working with other healthcare staff, such as nurses, assistants, and other physicians. Keeps accurate and timely medical records and charts and adheres to documentation policies. Prepares various records such as progress notes, comprehensive care plans, summaries, etc. Documents gathered information in medical record as required by policies. Typical Qualifications These are entrance requirements and do not assure continuance in the process. EDUCATION, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE The required knowledge and abilities can be obtained by five (5) years of experience as a primary care physician and two (2) years of experience in a leadership position in a primary care health setting. Necessary Special Requirement(s) Must be a licensed physician with the State of California. Must be able to meet the VCMC Medical Staff Credentialing requirements as outlined in the Medical Staff Bylaws