Site Medical Director - Fernhill/Rockwood Health Centers

Site Medical Director

This Work Matters!

The purpose of this position is to provide site-based oversight of medical services delivered by providers in the practice, including MDs, DOs, NPs and PAs. The Site Medical Director works collaboratively with the Health Center Regional Manager and other clinic supervisors to ensure that clinic operations and medical care are safe, effective, efficient, continuously improve, meet the needs of the population served and support the professional development of staff. This position participates in shaping overall policies and practices for Multnomah County's Community Health Center Primary Care. The Site Medical Director is a member of clinic management, Provider Leadership and Primary Care Leadership teams. Creates a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

**We are filling 2 positions with this recruitment.

1) Fernhill Health Center

2) Rockwood Health Center

As the Site Medical Director, you will:

• Provide medical services to patients including the evaluation and management of acute and chronic conditions, delivery of preventative health services, coordination of specialty care, case management, and after hours triage call.
• Provide medical consultation to Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician's Assistants and other health center clinical staff
• Direct the development and implementation of best clinical practices in assigned areas of practice, including setting standards for clinical care and clinical quality improvement activities.
• Provide monitoring and input regarding performance of other health care professionals. Provides direct supervision for on-site providers.
• Function as a liaison between providers and management, including problem-solving practice management issues and mediating between interests in practice management.
• Oversee provider staff scheduling in partnership with the clinic management team. Manage clinic access and provider panel size. Work closely with the Primary Care Leadership Team, Medical Director, and Deputy Medical Director.
• Provide direct supervision for all on-site providers including orientation/onboarding of new providers, evaluate performance reviews including chart review and clinical quality evaluations.
• Manage and be accountable for clinical quality and operational performance (access) as per respective clinic dashboards.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

TO QUALIFY:

Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

• Medical Degree, Masters in Physician Associate Studies or a Masters Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.

Required Training, Licenses and/or Certificates:

• Possession of valid Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner or Medical board certification is required with a specialty of Family Medicine or Internal (Adult) Medicine.
• License to practice as a Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner OR Physician in the State of Oregon is required.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• DEA certification required.

Other: This position requires a background investigation, which may include being fingerprinted. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Prior experience in a leadership role
• Experience designing, leading or managing clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Experience working with Refugees and Immigrant communities
• 5 years experience with Federally Qualified Health Center(s)
• Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Model environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of general medicine and surgery
• Demonstrated knowledge of methods and techniques of diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and injuries
• Ability to effectively screen and gather required information in a professional, culturally competent and customer service oriented manner
• Ability to motivate clients through discussion and persuasion
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to be flexible and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to maintain composure and work objectively with clients who may be hostile or verbally abusive

Management/Leadership

• Skill to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and writing
• Skill to gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion
• Ability to speak and write effectively for the public and other audiences
• Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports

Medical

• Thorough knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of medicine and their application to public health practice
• Thorough knowledge of methods and techniques of diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and injuries of public health significance
• Familiarity with current evidence-based public health and preventive medicine practices

Legal

• Thorough knowledge of and skill to interpret and apply pertinent Federal, State and Local laws, codes, and regulations governing the practice of medicine, providers and acupuncture

SCREENING AND EVALUATION:

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of application/ resume and cover letter for minimum qualifications and all required attachments. If you do not address the minimum qualifications in the application, your application will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the recruitment process.
• Virtual Interview
• Site based Interview
• Interview with members of senior leadership team
• Consideration of top candidates
• Background, reference, and education checks

Required: The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

1. An application/ resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications, AND

?2. A cover letter addressing:

• Why you are interested in the position, AND
• How you meet the required minimum qualifications for this position.

Note: Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages from the Recruiter as you may be emailed requesting additional information. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered.