Site Medical Director - Fernhill/Rockwood Health Centers

About the role

This Work Matters! The purpose of this position is to provide site-based oversight of medical services delivered by providers in the practice, including MDs, DOs, NPs and PAs. The Site Medical Director works collaboratively with the Health Center Regional Manager and other clinic supervisors to ensure that clinic operations and medical care are safe, effective, efficient, continuously improve, meet the needs of the population served and support the professional development of staff. This position participates in shaping overall policies and practices for Multnomah County's Community Health Center Primary Care. The Site Medical Director is a member of clinic management, Provider Leadership and Primary Care Leadership teams. Creates a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment. **We are filling 2 positions with this recruitment. 1) Fernhill Health Center 2) Rockwood Health Center As the Site Medical Director , you will: Provide medical services to patients including the evaluation and management of acute and chronic conditions, delivery of preventative health services, coordination of specialty care, case management, and after hours triage call. Provide medical consultation to Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician's Assistants and other health center clinical staff Direct the development and implementation of best clinical practices in assigned areas of practice, including setting standards for clinical care and clinical quality improvement activities. Provide monitoring and input regarding performance of other health care professionals. Provides direct supervision for on-site providers. Function as a liaison between providers and management, including problem-solving practice management issues and mediating between interests in practice management. Oversee provider staff scheduling in partnership with the clinic management team. Manage clinic access and provider panel size. Work closely with the Primary Care Leadership Team, Medical Director, and Deputy Medical Director. Provide direct supervision for all on-site providers including orientation/onboarding of new providers, evaluate performance reviews including chart review and clinical quality evaluations. Manage and be accountable for clinical quality and operational performance (access) as per respective clinic dashboards. Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment. TO QUALIFY: Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills: Education/Training: Medical Degree, Masters in Physician Associate Studies or a Masters Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university. Required Training, Licenses and/or Certificates: Possession of valid Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner or Medical board certification is required with a specialty of Family Medicine or Internal (Adult) Medicine. License to practice as a Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner OR Physician in the State of Oregon is required. BLS/CPR certification required. DEA certification required. Other: This position requires a background investigation, which may include being fingerprinted. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation. Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills. Prior experience in a leadership role Experience designing, leading or managing clinical quality improvement initiatives Experience working with Refugees and Immigrant communities 5 years experience with Federally Qualified Health Center(s) Patient Centered Medical H