Medical Director (Physician)

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Director (Physician)
• Settings/Sites: Tustin, Santa Ana, Anaheim (plus mobile clinic and outreach)
• Focus: Medical services leadership, clinical supervision, QA/QI, and continuity of care

Description

Direct the planning, organization, delivery, and management of medical services at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Provide direct and indirect clinical supervision of healthcare providers and collaborate on complex care issues, with emphasis on prevention and chronic disease management. Establish and maintain care protocols to drive high-quality, cost-effective care and lead a team-based approach to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Maintain direct responsibility for all medical providers hired, contracted, or volunteered
• Oversee employed and volunteer mid-level providers per California laws and regulations, including chart review with documented monthly reviews in the electronic medical record
• Provide ongoing training for employed mid-level providers
• Maintain physician licenses, DEA license, CPR/BLS, and NPI; submit proof annually or as required
• Chair the QA/QI Committee and identify clinical/procedural/financial quality issues; develop corrective actions and work plans for quality improvement
• Partner with the pharmacist to ensure pharmacy aligns with protocols, policies, and procedures
• Maintain responsibility for pharmaceutical inventory, pharmacy license, and designation of authorized dispensers
• Investigate and respond to complaints about clinical care with prompt, professional resolution in coordination with staff
• Oversee formulation and periodic review of clinical-care policies and procedures
• Ensure CHDP compliance with federal and state requirements in conjunction with the CHDP Project Director
• Participate in Coalition of Orange County Community Clinics Medical Directors meetings
• Maintain PCMH activities and guidelines and support FQHC accreditation and other initiatives

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Doctor program
• American Board of Family Medicine certification
• Completion of medical doctor clinical/residency requirements
• Current California physician license
• Current DEA license
• Current BLS certification
• NPI number
• 3–5 years experience in similar positions (preferred)
• Admitting privileges at one or more Orange County hospitals (preferred)
• Ability to lead and manage clinic staff and achieve standards/objectives (preferred)
• Ability to diagnose and treat common conditions for homeless/underinsured populations (preferred)
• Ability to create and manage provider schedules across multiple sites and outreach events (preferred)
• Spanish communication ability in the healthcare environment (preferred)

Benefits

Salary + benefits