Site Medical Director

Overview

Marin Community Clinics, founded in 1972, is today, a multi-clinic network with a wide array of integrated primary care, dental, behavioral, specialty and referral services. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide vital health services to almost 40,000 individuals annually in Marin County. The Clinics regularly receive national awards from the Health Resources and Services Administrations (HRSA). Our Mission is to promote health and wellness through excellent, compassionate care for all.

Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the Site Medical Director provides leadership and oversight to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care at a specified clinical site(s). This role oversees medical providers, clinical services, quality assurance and improvement, safety, productivity, and staff development while modeling Marin Community Clinics’ values of integrity, excellence, equity and resilience in alignment with our mission to promote health and wellness through excellent, compassionate care for all.

Responsibilities

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Supervise, mentor, and coach all medical clinicians including physicians, advanced practice providers, and other licensed providers at the assigned clinical site to support the provision of excellent care and the ongoing professional development and sustainability of providers.
• Ensure adherence by providers to MCC’s policies, procedures, clinical and operational workflows, and accepted standards of care and leads annual performance reviews for site medical providers.
• Ensure that medical providers at the site are practicing within the scope of their specialty and within the bounds of their credentials and privileges and that Advanced Practice Providers (NP, PA, CNM, etc.) at the site have required oversight and supervision.
• Partner with the Site Clinic Manager to develop and implement strategic priorities, operational goals, and staffing models that optimize patient access, efficiency, and care quality at the site.
• Lead the implementation of a comprehensive clinical quality, risk management and safety program at the site level, including analysis and response to all clinical incidents and complaints, clinical quality assessments and clinical performance tracking.
• Monitor and ensure the competency and professional conduct of all medical providers at the site by implementing the components of the MCC Provider Credentialing and Privileging and Peer Review Policies and Procedures for providers at the clinical site.
• Partner with the CMO and other senior leadership to ensure providers at the site remain compliant with the training, documentation, billing and practice requirements of HRSA, FTCA, CMS, the Joint Commission and other federal, state, and accrediting agencies.Serve as the primary contact for all clinical matters at the site and represent the clinical site at internal leadership meetings and committees, and meetings with community-based partners.
• Collaborate with and support the Site Clinic Manager, Nurse Supervisor(s) and other clinical operations leaders to ensure that operations workflows contribute to efficient, high-quality, patient-centered care at the site.
• Collaborate with operational leadership on site budget priorities, equipment needs, and service-line modifications to best care for the patient population served by the site.
• Lead regular provider and clinical staff meetings at the site, focused on clinical education, policy and procedure updates, compliance training and quality improvement/risk reduction initiatives.
• · Foster effective communication and collaboration among clinical and operational staff.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provides high quality, evidence-based comprehensive outpatient primary care for an assigned patient panel consistent with their specialty training (e.g. Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine) and privileging.
• Conducts routine preventive care, acute and urgent care, and care for the management of chronic health conditions.
• Provides consultation to advance practice practitioners working at the clinic consistent with their medical specialty.
• Participates in quality management and peer review activities as assigned by the Medical Director.
• Participates in the direction and development of health care services provided by Marin Community Clinics as a member of the primary health care team.
• In addition to regularly scheduled shifts, must be able to work a minimum of three (3) 4-hour Saturday shifts per calendar year, providing medical care to patients within the standard scope of practice.
• Other duties as assigned by supervising Medical Director.

Additional Responsibilities:

For Pediatrics - Only:

• Opportunity to conduct pediatric inpatient hospital rounds at Marin General Hospital based on need and interest.

For Internal Medicine/Family Medicine - Only:

• In addition to regularly scheduled shifts, it is required to be available to respond to after-hour calls regarding critical lab results for adult patients throughout the organization for a minimum of 2 weeks per year.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of medical providers and key clinical staff. Review applications, conduct interviews, and ensure timely and compliant HR processes.
• Onboard, train and support continued development of staff.
• Manage employee performance, effectively communicate expectations and goals and provide performance feedback and evaluation in a thorough and timely manner.
• Complete time and attendance requirements for team, approving timesheets, time off requests, and ensure accurate and timely completion for payroll.
• Ensure a safe, secure and legal work environment by upholding MCC’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school; current California medical license and DEA certificate required.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics
• Minimum of 3 years of experience providing primary care in a family or community health setting.
• At least 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience in a healthcare setting (FQHC experience preferred).

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor peers, and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Knowledge of managed care, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance in healthcare settings. Experience with HRSA, FTCA, CMS, CDPH, DHCS, the Joint Commission desired.
• Experience with EHR systems (EPIC preferred).
• Current BLS certification.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed care principles.
• Must be able to navigate electronic medical records and other related IT systems efficiently with training

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Fulfill Immunization and fit for duty regulatory requirements.
• This position is eligible for hybrid work arrangement.
• Travel among our medical clinics and administration in Marin, as well as occasional travel to community partners.
• Must have ability to perform confidential patient visits remotely including adequate internet/telephonic services and a remote workspace that protects patient confidentiality.
• Expect prolonged standing, walking, and prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, with keyboard and mouse.

Benefits:

Our benefits program is designed to protect your health, family and way of life. We offer a competitive Benefits Program that includes affordable health insurance and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), Dental and Vision Insurance, Educational and Continuing Education Benefits, Student Loan Repayment and Loan Forgiveness, Retirement Plan, Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short term and Long Term Disability benefits, Professional Fee Reimbursement, Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement, Scrubs Reimbursement, Loupes Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, Paid Holidays, Personal Days of Celebration, Paid time off, and Extended Illness Benefits.

Marin Community Clinics is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

  

Min

USD $259,504.00/Yr.

Max

USD $303,000.00/Yr.