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Northern Valley Indian Health

Medical Director

Northern Valley Indian Health, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Job Description***Sign-On Bonus And Relocation For Eligible New Hire***

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under supervision from the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), in addition to providing medical services, the Medical Director will collaborate with the medical staff in creating policies for all medical clinics, maintaining consistency throughout. Coordinate clinic services, administrative procedures, and policies with the Chief Medical Officer. Oversee all Medical Department providers and staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list, but rather to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) will be required to perform a variety of duties listed, including but not limited to:

* Confers with the Chief Medical Officer and Executive leadership to formulate medical policies and recommend procedural changes.* Confers with the Chief Medical Officer to submit budget and statistical reports used to justify expenditures for equipment, supplies, and personnel. Keeps the Chief Medical Officer abreast of current activities and situations within the Medical Department.* Support clinical medical team with managing performance and morale; collaborating with site, provider, and nursing leadership to ensure teams operate effectively to provide excellence in healthcare; Maintain clear channels of communication with all staff.* Observes, schedules, and assists staff members at work to ensure safe and ethical practices and to solve problems and demonstrate techniques. Engages case consultations.* Maintain a patient case load and provide medical services per NVIH policies, procedures, and protocols.* Implement & coordinate peer review to support compliance activities and ensure quality patient care is provided.* Maintain good rapport with the Indian community and stay abreast of community needs.* Keep current with new techniques relating to all aspects of the medical field and related areas and use this knowledge and education to make improvements to policies, procedures, and provider education as appropriate.* Annual review and update of the Medical Policies and Procedures, ensuring consistency and efficiency across the agency.* Participates in and implements medical Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in collaboration with the CMO, Quality Team and other CQI Committee members.* Work with the Chief Medical Officer on grants, audits and any other matter that would affect funding for medical clinics.* Engage in talent acquisition activities with Human Resources; including but not limited to communicating with applicants, attending interviews and site tours, as well as provide input on and participate in innovative recruiting methods.* To make sure patients are receiving quality care in a timely manner.* Other duties as assigned.

All NVIH employees are expected to:

* Provide the highest possible level of service to patients.* Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees.* Maintain safe practices.* Abide by current NVIH's policies and procedures.

Experience and SkillsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Graduate of accredited United States Medical or Osteopathic school required.* Presently licensed by the State of California to provide medical services required.* Current DEA Controlled Substance Registration required.* Successful completion of 3-year or longer Residency Program.* Five (5) years clinical experience in Family Medicine or the equivalent (or) Board Certification in Family Medicine. Prefer at least two years in Medical Administration.* Ability to engage in culturally sensitive manner to Native American patients as it pertains to their culture and health needs.* Demonstrates collaborative Teamwork in a Respectful manner with various levels within the organization as well as externally.* Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to adjust communication style from executive level, clinical and to the laymen.* Exhibit empathy and customer service to diffuse and manage conflict within the team and with patients or their representatives.* Fosters a team-oriented approach, encouraging collaboration among healthcare providers, administrative staff, and community members.* Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm as an innovative team player.* Ability to think critically and engage in solution-based problem-solving actions, considering all relevant details.* Exhibits strong leadership qualities, including but not limited to decisive decision-making, task delegation, and staff motivation.* Leadership skills in supervising, coaching, counseling and managing performance of support staff.* Reliable Transportation and ability to adhere to regular attendance.

Job BenefitsSign On Bonus and Relocation for Eligible New HireLow patient/provider ratiosNo on-call or weekends401k with employer matchLoan Repayment OptionsGenerous PTO Accrual14 Paid HolidaysMedical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefitsSupplemental Provider benefits