The Medical Director is responsible for projecting and integrating the Mission and Core Values of the organization as well as Management's Philosophy in the leadership of the Healthcare Center.
Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned
Responsible for chart review and peer review following the guidelines established by the Policies and Procedures Committee. Must review 5 charts per week per clinic. Responsible for conducting or delegating peer review of providers.
Maintains standards for productivity set, on average seeing 20 patients per day. Ensures compliance with standard by coordinating patient scheduling to compensate for no-show rate.
Attends medical provider meetings (at minimum, once a month) to discuss difficult patients.
Maintains adequate provider staffing in the healthcare center to ensure smooth flow of patients. This will include coordination of vacation schedules such that not more than one provider is out on scheduled vacation.
Maintains provider productivity to standards set by management. This will include counseling staff and troubleshooting as necessary. Further help can be obtained by contacting the Chief of Medicine
Ensures attendance of healthcare center medical staff at Friday morning seminars and recommending CME (Continuing Medical Education) programs as appropriate based on peer reviews.
Reports to Chief of Medicine at medical staff meetings on above mentioned issues.
Responsible for day-to-day operations and decision making involving front office, nursing and case management in liaison with appropriate managers/directors.
Responsible for the supervision of overall clinic administration.
The position of HCC Medical Director will be re-evaluated every 6 months by healthcare center staff and management for evaluation of personnel management and leadership skills. Leadership seminars will be recommended as appropriate.
In order to ensure adequate time for the execution of these responsibilities, not more than 4 hours per week may be blocked out of patient care hours. If more time is required, prior authorization must be obtained from the Chief of Medicine.
Participation in Meetings/Committees
Medical Staff Meeting.
HIV Intercity Rounds.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.