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Job description
Petaluma Health Center's mission is to provide high quality health care with access for all in Southern Sonoma County & West Marin. We pride ourselves on our Patient-Centered care while maintaining an engaging environment for our staff. The Center accomplishes this mission through collaborative, innovative programs, services and referral resources that meet the economic needs of the entire community.
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
21 Days of Paid Time Off
10 Observed Holidays
Medical Insurance (Entire deductible paid by us!)
30 Chiropractor and Acupuncture visits per year included with enrollment in our health insurance plans (Kaiser and WHA)
Vision Insurance
Gym Membership Discounts at Active Wellness Center and 24-Hour Fitness!
401K Matching after 1 year of employment
Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care FSA
Life Insurance (included at no cost to the employee)
Long Term Disability (included at no cost to the employee)
Employee Assistance Program (included at no cost to the employee)
Summary:
The Associate Medical Director, Primary Care serves as an operational and clinical leader responsible for supervising an assigned team of providers in the delivery of high quality, accessible, patient-centered health care. The Associate Medical Director partners closely with the Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer in the implementation of clinical, operational, quality, and strategic initiatives across Primary Care services.
This role provides direct provider supervision, operational oversight, and day-to-day management
support for provider performance, scheduling, access, and quality outcomes. The Associate Medical
Director serves as a mentor and leader for providers and functions as a key leadership development role with progressive responsibility toward Medical Director-level organizational leadership.
Area of Responsibilities:
Clinical Duties 65%
Provides for the diagnosis and treatment of health center patients within the scope of his/her
license to practice medicine for a specified panel of patients.
Provides back-up for nurse practitioners and physician assistants on site, or by phone during the day or after hours as assigned.
Demonstrates excellence in evidence-based, patient-centered care delivery for diverse and
underserved populations.
Participates in organizational quality improvement and population health initiatives.
Leadership Responsibilities 15%
Provides direct operational and clinical leadership for an assigned provider team.
Ensures provider competency in the delivery of high-quality clinical care through chart audits,
direct observation, patient and staff feedback, and clinical performance review.
Collaborates with providers to establish development goals, performance improvement plans,
and professional growth opportunities.
Oversees clinical risk management processes at the team level in collaboration with the Directorof Risk and Compliance and Chief Medical Officer.
Ensures timely credentialing, privileging, onboarding, and orientation of providers.
Serves as a mentor, coach, and resource to providers and care teams.
Leadership and Administrative Responsibilities Clinical Supervision and Provider Management
Oversees provider schedule template management to support patient access, continuity of care,panel management, and operational efficiency.
Reviews and approves provider PTO requests in collaboration with operational leadership to
ensure appropriate clinic coverage and patient access.
Collaborates with Team Managers, Operations, Nursing, and Front Office leadership to optimizeclinic workflows and care team functioning.
Supports implementation of operational initiatives designed to improve access, patientexperience, provider efficiency, and care delivery outcomes.
Participates in Operations Meetings, leadership meetings, and other organizational committees
as assigned.
Operations, Scheduling, and Access Management
Monitors provider productivity, access metrics, panel performance, and clinical quality
indicators.
Reviews operational and clinical performance data regularly and collaborates with providers andoperational leaders on improvement strategies.
Assists in the development and implementation of workflows and process improvements to
support organizational goals.
Supports accountability for timely documentation, coding accuracy, visit utilization, and providerproductivity standards.
Productivity and Performance Oversight
Monitors provider productivity, access metrics, panel performance, and clinical quality
indicators.
Reviews operational and clinical performance data regularly and collaborates with providers andoperational leaders on improvement strategies.
Assists in the development and implementation of workflows and process improvements to
support organizational goals.
Supports accountability for timely documentation, coding accuracy, visit utilization, and providerproductivity standards.
Quality Improvement and Strategic Initiatives
Leads team-based quality improvement initiatives and supports implementation of
organizational clinical priorities.
Collaborates with Quality Improvement, Population Health, and Informatics teams on clinical
systems improvements and health information technology initiatives.
Assists the Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer in implementation of strategic initiatives
across Primary Care services.
Supports recruitment, retention, engagement, and provider wellness initiatives.
Other Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
Knowledge of quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or
ability required.
Education/Experience
Graduate from an accredited medical school
Board Certified MD or DO with current California License and DEA
Three or more years experience providing primary care in a family practice setting in good
standing.
One or more years of previous management experience highly desirable.
Licenses and Certifications:
State of California Medical License or Osteopathic Physician License.
Medical Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area ofMedical Specialty.
Must maintain CME as required for certification renewals.
Must be CPR Certified.
Required Skills:
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret common technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to communicate with customers, regulatory agencies or members of the
business community. Bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and verbal preferred.
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Worksite address
petaluma, CA, 94954, US
Who can apply
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