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University of California - Santa Cruz

Director of Medical Services

University of California - Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061


JOB POSTING Update as of 8/7/2024: The salary range for the Director of Medical Services has increased to $310,000-$385,000/annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience. Student Health Services is hiring our new Director of Medical Services! Come to Santa Cruz, California, and join a team of dedicated health care professionals serving students at the University of California Santa Cruz. Provide clinical service and leadership in a beautiful redwood forest surrounded by ocean views, wildlife and fresh air. Our Medical Director will be a licensed physician who is passionate about and committed to serving the medical needs of a diverse college student population by providing direct service and leading a team of well-experienced clinicians ensuring the highest quality of medical care for students. If desired, opportunities available for this position include: Both on campus and remote work Relocation Expense reimbursement, when eligibility guidelines are met UC Santa Cruz staff have access to comprehensive benefits packages. Here is a sample of benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Care Insurance Plans UC Retirement Plan Group Term Life Insurance Legal Insurance Pet Insurance 13 Paid Holidays plus accrued vacation and sick leave For more information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the university, visit:

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08-28-2024 ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world. DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) Student Health Services (SHS) is a full-service medical facility offering clinical, educational, and psychological support to UCSC students. SHS is deeply committed to ensuring affordable, well-integrated, multidisciplinary healthcare that effectively supports the university's diverse campus communities, through equitable access and culturally competent, high-quality programs and services. JOB SUMMARY Under the general direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor/Executive Director of Student Health and Wellness Chief Well Being Officer, the Director of Medical Services (Medical Director) has primary responsibility for medical care at UCSC Student Health Services. As the senior clinical leader and member of the senior administrative staff, the Director of Medical Services promotes and assures quality clinical services across the student health facility and provides strategic direction. The Director of Medical Services plans, develops, coordinates, and assesses the health service. In addition to medical services, the Director provides senior strategic leadership in the design, development, implementation, coordination, assessment, and continuous improvement of health-related programs and services for students. This includes collaborative efforts of medical, psychological, and psychiatric services, providing health leadership on known and emerging issues relevant to the health, safety, and well-being of students. The Director of Medical Services also spends a portion of their time providing direct clinical care to patients. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from a class A accredited school of medicine with the degree of Medical Doctor (MD) or Graduation from a class A accredited school of osteopathy with the degree of Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) Must be Licensed MD or DO in State of California in good standing. At least 5 years clinical experience in an ambulatory care clinic or similar practice, urgent care or private practice. Demonstrated management experience in a large complex healthcare facility. Thorough knowledge of administration of ambulatory healthcare. Leadership, supervisory and consensus building skills. Demonstrated knowledge and skill in supervision and organizational management. Well-developed and proven skill to develop relationships, interact and communicate with diverse groups of people. Demonstrated ability to approach complex problems creatively and with innovation. Demonstrated skill to practice emergency medicine, perform minor surgery, and wound care. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS At least 3 years administrative experience including direct supervision and personnel management. Board Certification in Family Medicine. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Must be Licensed MD or DO in State of California in good standing. Current valid federal controlled substance registration (DEA certificate). SAFETY STATEMENT All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries. EEO/AA The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

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