Medical Director (FQHC)

Quick Facts

• Base salary: $265K
• Annual incentive: $20K
• Paid vacation: 3 weeks
• Clinic locations: Tustin, Santa Ana, and Anaheim, California
• Setting: Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
• Facility: State of the art

Description

Medical Director role for an FQHC serving homeless persons and underinsured patients across multiple clinic sites, including fixed locations and mobile/outreach events. You will lead and manage clinic staff, provide diagnosis and treatment while considering psychosocial factors, and support patient education. You will also create and manage provider schedules for all sites and communicate effectively in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage clinic staff to achieve standards and objectives
• Diagnose and treat medical problems commonly experienced by homeless/underinsured patients
• Address psychosocial factors involved in administering health service for homeless patients
• Apply principles of patient education
• Create and manage medical provider schedules for fixed sites, mobile clinic locations, and outreach events
• Foster a safe environment where patients feel comfortable sharing private, pertinent information
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality of information
• Travel to mobile clinic sites as required

Requirements

• Admitting privileges at one or more Orange County hospitals
• 3–5 years of experience in similar positions
• Ability to communicate in Spanish in a healthcare environment
• Valid California driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Proficiency with electronic medical records software
• Hands-on PC-compatible computer knowledge
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer)

Benefits

• Base salary $265K + annual incentive $20K
• 3 weeks paid vacation