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Henry J Austin Health Center

Henry J Austin Health Center

FQHC providing primary, dental, behavioral health

Medical Director

Full-Time
$164.6k - $260k/yr
Senior
Master's
Trenton, NJ, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • A Master's Degree in a medical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Five years of experience in a clinical, academic, or administrative capacity is required.
  • Full licensure to practice medicine in the State of New Jersey is required.
  • Board certification in a primary care specialty is required.
  • The candidate should possess all the qualifications of a staff physician.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • A strong community health or public health orientation and experience in patient care management are required.
  • Strong knowledge of medical regulations, clinical procedures, and healthcare standards is required.
  • The ability to write and speak clearly using the English language is required.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement clinical policies, protocols, and standards to ensure patient safety, satisfaction, and high-quality care.
  • Oversee the performance of physicians and other medical staff, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and organizational expectations.
  • Coordinate with other departments to promote effective communication, collaboration, and integrated patient care.
  • Conduct regular staff meetings to address concerns, communicate updates, and reinforce changes in clinical procedures or policies.
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
  • Partner with Human Resources in the recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluation of medical staff.
  • Assist in budgeting and financial planning for the medical department, ensuring efficient use of resources.
  • Review and analyze medical records, reports, and clinical data to identify opportunities for improvement in patient care services.
  • Stay current with medical research, technologies, and best practices, integrating advancements into clinical operations when appropriate.
  • Lead clinical problem-solving efforts and address issues related to clinical quality, staff performance, and medical errors.
  • Oversee clinical peer review processes and ensure continuous quality improvement across all clinical programs.
  • Establish and maintain standards for patient care and monitor patient outcomes to ensure optimal service delivery.
  • Develop and implement plans for health services that align with organizational goals and community needs.
  • Greet patients, clients, and customers by telephone or directly in a personal and professional manner.
  • Attend mandated job-related training.
  • Maintain a neat and professional appearance in accordance with dress code standards.
  • Report to work on time and as scheduled, and complete work within designated timeframes.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Participate in annual reviews, department in-services, and scheduled staff meetings.
  • Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
  • Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
  • Comply with organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
  • Communicate the facility's mission, vision, and goals, as well as the department's focus statement.
  • Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer.
Desired Qualifications
  • Additional professional certifications related to healthcare leadership and/or administration are preferred.

About the company

Henry J Austin Health Center

Henry J Austin Health Center

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HJAHC delivers primary care, dental, behavioral health, women's health, HIV/Hepatitis C treatment, on-site pharmacy, nutrition services, and social supports across multiple Trenton locations as a Federally Qualified Health Center. It uses a patient-centered, integrated care model funded by Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and federal grants, with a sliding fee scale to keep care affordable for uninsured or underinsured patients. It stands out as Trenton's largest non-hospital ambulatory care provider and offers residency programs for nurse practitioners and pharmacists, uniting many services under one roof for a culturally diverse community. Its goal is to expand access to high-quality care, reduce financial and social barriers, and advance health equity in the community.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Trenton, New Jersey

Founded

1986

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What believers are saying

  • HRSA funded expanded evening and weekend hours starting April 2025.
  • Direct Relief and Sanofi awarded $200,000 in November 2025 for respiratory-health programs.
  • June 2026 Career Pathways paid students from Trenton schools, deepening pipeline and community ties.

What critics are saying

  • Heavy Medicaid and grant dependence exposes HJAHC to reimbursement cuts after 2026 federal budgets.
  • Trenton shooting on August 29, 2026 underscores security costs and patient-access disruption risk.
  • A funding cliff could collapse HJAHC's extended-hours model and surrender patients to rivals.

What makes Henry J Austin Health Center unique

  • Largest non-hospital ambulatory provider in Trenton, with multiple sites and on-site pharmacy.
  • Offers sliding-fee primary, dental, behavioral, OB/GYN, HIV, and Hepatitis C care.
  • Runs residency programs and career pathways, linking care delivery with local workforce development.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours