Medical Director

Location: New York

Position Overview:

Establish, implement, and maintain the highest standards of professional medical care for the patients, and provide the medical leadership in identifying and implementing ambulatory care services that meet the needs of the patient population and community. This position reports to the Chief Medical Director and the work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Ryan Health.

Essential Functions:

Recruit, supervise and evaluate the performance of medical personnel, including internists, family practitioners, medical subspecialists, and mid-level practitioners.

Provide oversight to Laboratory and Radiology services and monitor contracts for medical supplies, services, and equipment

Maintain a panel of patients as duties will allow

Participate in overall program planning, and coordinate with other clinical areas, such as Mental Health, Nutrition, and Dental, to insure the integration of all clinical services

Establish and coordinate services with other medical facilities, particularly local area hospitals, to ensure the continuity of care for the Center's patients

Establish and maintain medical protocols for all areas of medical practice and modify as necessary

Responsible for establishing, implementing, and participating in a Quality Improvement Committee and Quality Improvement activities

Institute procedures for ongoing chart review, medical care review, and professional standards and ethics

Monitor patient utilization and medical staff productivity to insure timely patient access to medical services, as well as cost-efficient services

Coordinate in-service training programs for clinical staff

Prepare and submit reports regarding Health Services as requested

Attend Board of Directors meetings, community meetings, staff meetings, and in-service meetings as assigned

Participate in the preparation of the clinical service budget and provide justification in support of all clinical expenditures

Responsible for the direction of functioning of the Medical Board and its committees

Immediately report any problems and/or unusual occurrences to supervisor

Practice accepted infection control measures in accordance with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards, and Center Policies and Procedures Asks others for opinions and feedback; provides feedback in a tactful respectful way Provide after hours call coverage on a rotational basis

Special projects and other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience and

Skills Required:

Minimum five years of clinical and administrative experience in an ambulatory care setting

Education, Licenses and/or Certifications

Required:

Doctor of Medicine Licensed to practice medicine in the State of New York Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual:
English/Spanish or other language

Prior experience in a multi-site Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or other health care environment

Competencies

Required:

Customer Service:

Professional, courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with patients

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served (if applicable)
Commits to exceeding expectations of the patient

Cooperation/Teamwork Works well with others

Contributes input to improve outcomes

Asks others for opinions and feedback; provides feedback in a tactful respectful way Minimal Training Time:

Six months of actual workdays introductory period

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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