ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR

About the role

The Associate Medical Director (AMD) plays a key leadership role in ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care for our community at Axis Community Health. This position involves both clinical and administrative responsibilities, supporting the Medical Director in overseeing healthcare services, provider performance, and operational efficiencies.

Qualifications

• M.D., D.O. or Advanced Nursing degree from a recognized academic institution with board certification in a primary care specialty field of practice.
• Minimum of two (2) years of managerial experience in a hospital or clinic setting is required.
• Experience in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is preferred.
• Leadership experience with ability to effectively lead programs and manage professional-level employees preferred.
• Current valid California physician or nurse practitioner license.
• Knowledge of HEDIS, NCQA standards, Medi-Cal, Medicare, and Utilization Management guidelines.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of modern medicine and quality assurance as it applies to medical services.
• Experience working with Medicare Advantage and Accountable Care Organization (ACO) managers to develop strategies in care efficiency and quality Improvement highly desired.
• Basic Understanding of CalAIM (California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal) and the opportunities it provides to transform care for Medi-Cal's seniors and people with disabilities, specifically the D-SNP population.
• Previous experience with Epic Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred.
• Excellent ability to work well in a team setting, ability to listen respectfully and demonstrate flexibility in problem solving.
• Excellent writing, business communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
• A can-do attitude, attention to detail, with the ability to organize.
• Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM with minimal errors.
• Must have good computer skills using Microsoft Office and the ability to use Axis departmental systems.
• Must be able to use office equipment (i.e. copier, fax, etc.).

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Advise the CMO on care transformation and strategies to improve care for the aging population and expand Medicare services.
• Work with Axis' other clinical leaders to support adoption of Medicare Advantage and ACO's Wellness and Care Management strategies.
• Engage with identified poorly performing clinicians to establish an agreed approach to performance improvement.
• Working with CMO, medical leaders at contracted payor organizations, and quality/analytics team to use claims and clinical data to identify opportunities for improvement performance.
• Collaborate with other clinical leaders to ensure success of Age Well Clinic in order to improve services and quality of life for older adults with low incomes.
• Create strategies for the coordination of care for dually eligible Californians via Medicare / Medi-Cal Plans.
• Serve as clinical lead at Second Street and Railroad clinics, overseeing the quality of care and the continual improvement of services and medical outcomes and ensuring care is consistent with Axis' standards of quality.
• Maintain a high level of awareness of evolving medical practices and work in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer to develop and implement new practices and protocols as appropriate in adult medicine, pediatrics and reproductive health services for all locations.
• Participate in Community Health Center Network meetings, internal and external meetings and activities as requested.
• Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and training events as assigned.
• May be required to perform other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.