Associate Medical Director

Associate Medical Director

Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Medical Director, the Associate Medical Director is a member of the Student Health Services Management Team and works with the Medical Director to manage clinical practice, quality of care, staffing, and clinician job satisfaction in the Primary Care and Same Day Care Clinics.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Staff Leadership (60%)
  • Serve as a key member of the clinical services management and primary care leadership teams, ensuring quality of care and participating in compliance and accreditation, policy development, and clinical workflows.
  • Supervise career and per‑diem clinicians in Primary Care and Same Day Care Clinics, including recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, quality assurance, and performance appraisals.
  • Manage continuing educational development programs for medical staff.
  • Partner with campus stakeholders to address student health and wellness needs.
  • Work closely with the Medical Director to address clinic‑wide issues.
  • Act as the Medical Director in their absence.
• Patient Care & Clinic Resource (40%)
  • Maintain an active clinical practice in Primary and/or Same Day Clinics.
  • Serve as a resource for consultation with clinical staff on complex or difficult patient cases.

Required Qualifications

• Current MD or DO California medical license in good standing.
• Board certification in an applicable primary care specialty.
• Minimum 3 years post‑residency work experience providing primary care and/or urgent care to adults and/or adolescents (fellowship training may be counted).
• Advanced clinical skills appropriate to a clinical leader.
• Effective diagnostic and decision‑making skills for difficult cases.
• Urgent care skills and competence in performing minor outpatient surgical procedures.
• Experience leading a team of clinical professionals.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical experience in a college health setting.
• Training or experience in adolescent medicine, infectious diseases, contraception, HIV prevention, depression, anxiety, gender‑affirming health care, substance abuse, or disordered eating.
• Experience with point‑of‑care ultrasound (POCUS).

Compensation

Salary: $285,000 – $325,000 annually.

Full benefits eligible.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• UC Retirement Pension Plan.
• Optional group term life, legal, and pet insurance.
• Paid holidays, accrued vacation and sick leave.
• Discounts at UCSC recreation facilities.

EEO/AA Statement

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.

It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.