Associate Medical Director

Associate Medical DirectorFind your path at UC Santa Cruz in Student Health Services. We are excited to announce a leadership opportunity on our clinical team. Are you a physician who is passionate about working with a diverse student community? Would you like to make a positive difference in a college student's experience? We are seeking an Associate Medical Director who is an equity-minded professional committed to caring for and treating students from a wide range of socioeconomic, cultural, gender, and ethnic identities.UC Santa Cruz is the county's largest employer and one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation. Perched on the coast overlooking Monterey Bay, our main campus offers a stunning setting and a vibrant community where over 3,100 staff members build meaningful careers, enjoy comprehensive benefits, and contribute to a mission that makes a difference.UCSC offers staff a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health and well-being. Sample benefit options include: medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; UC Retirement Pension Plan; optional group term life, legal, and pet insurance; paid holidays, plus accrued vacation and sick leave; discounts at UCSC recreation facilities.Under the direction of the Medical Director, the Associate Medical Director is a member of the University of California, Santa Cruz Student Health Services Management Team and, in conjunction with the Medical Director, is responsible for ensuring that issues affecting clinical practice, quality of care, staffing and clinician job satisfaction are appropriately managed in our Primary Care and Same Day Care Clinics. The Associate Medical Director assumes responsibility for directly supervising primary and urgent care clinicians, and assumes a leadership role in ensuring the quality and consistency of care. The Associate Medical Director provides assistance to the Medical Director in matters that affect clinical practice and functions as a strategic partner and consultant to higher levels of management.Budgeted Salary: $285,000 - $325,000 annuallySchedule Information: Full-time, Fixed Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week Days of the Week: Mon-Fri Shift Includes: Day Employee Classification: Career appointment Job End Date: None Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus Union Representation: Non-Represented Job Code Classification: 000586 (PHYSCN SHS MGR 1) - Grade 30 Travel: Never or RarelyRequired Qualifications:Current MD or DO California medical license in good standingBoard Certification in an applicable primary care specialtyMinimum 3 years post-residency work experience providing primary care and/or urgent care to adults and/or adolescents (fellowship training may be counted toward this)Advanced clinical skills appropriate to the role as a clinical leaderEffective diagnostic and decision-making skills in handling more difficult casesUrgent care skills and competence in performing minor outpatient surgical procedures and managing urgent medical problemsExperience leading a team of clinical professionalsAdvanced written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing with patients, colleagues, and staff membersAdvanced oral communication and listening skills, with the ability to receive and give clear and concise information and communicate clearly and effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff membersDemonstrated knowledge, understanding, and stated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the delivery of clinical servicesPreferred Qualifications:Clinical experience in a college health settingAdditional training or clinical experience in areas that impact college-aged patients: adolescent medicine, infectious diseases, contraception, HIV prevention, depression, anxiety, gender-affirming health care, substance abuse, and disordered eatingExperience with point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.