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POSITION SUMMARYUnder the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Medical Director is the lead clinician in charge of all aspects of medical patient care services provided by UCHC, dental, mental health and other ancillary services such as perinatal, laboratory and pharmacy services. Working from a solutions-oriented approach, the Medical Director monitors clinical performance to ensure medical services and operations are in compliance with all applicable regulatory and licensing agencies. As a member of the Executive Management team, the Medical Director is responsible for implementing, reviewing and developing Clinical protocols, performance objectives, productivity benchmarks, compliance measures, provider workflow planning and overseeing provider scheduling. Also, the position serves as coach/mentor/trainer to staff providers, giving guidance in best practices, troubleshooting of medical services and operations issues in priority of urgency according to UCHC policy and FQHC standards. The Medical Director will also represent the Clinic at required meetings with affiliated agencies. As a licensed MD the Medical Director will also provide direct patient services in addition to their duties in administration.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Participates as key member of organization’s Management Team (MT) to develop and maintain a strategic plan for the controlled growth, expansion, and/or development of programs and sites for UCHC; solve existing and anticipated organizational problems; and formulate and/or revise policies that will enhance the achievement of the organization’s goals. Attends all MT meetings with the overriding and ongoing goal of integrating clinical and non-clinical aspects of UCHC’s operations and services.2. Responsible for the direct supervision and biannual evaluations of the medical staff, Director of QA/QI and the Clinic Manager. Sets the direction for their areas of responsibility to align with the overall clinical division goals.

Doctor Of Medicine (M.D.)

Family Medicine Residency Program

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Neuroscience

Education record

High School