Associate Medical Director

About the role

The Associate Medical Director position at UC Santa Cruz Student Health Services (SHS) is a leadership opportunity for a physician passionate about serving a diverse student community. The role involves direct supervision of primary and urgent care clinicians, quality assurance, and strategic partnership with campus stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a key member of the clinical services management and primary care leadership teams, ensuring quality of care and compliance with accreditation and policy development.
• Supervises career and per diem clinicians in Primary Care and Same Day Care Clinics, including recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, quality assurance, and performance appraisals.
• Maintains an active clinical practice in Primary and/or Same Day Clinics, functioning as a resource for consultation on complex or difficult patient cases.
• Partners with campus stakeholders to address student health and wellness needs.
• Works closely with the Medical Director in addressing clinic-wide issues.
• Assumes the role of the Medical Director in their absence.

Requirements

• Current MD or DO California medical license in good standing.
• Board Certification in an applicable primary care specialty.
• Minimum 3 years post-residency work experience providing primary care and/or urgent care to adults and/or adolescents.
• Advanced clinical skills appropriate to the role as a clinical leader.
• Effective diagnostic and decision-making skills in handling more difficult cases.
• Urgent care skills and competence in performing minor outpatient surgical procedures and managing urgent medical problems.
• Experience leading a team of clinical professionals.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff members.
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the delivery of clinical services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical or osteopathic school.
• Current DEA Registration NPI (National Practitioner Identifier) number.
• CA CURES Registration (Department of Justice).
• Successful completion of a pre-hire criminal history background check and a pre-hire credentialing check.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Completion of a TB test within 60 days of hire.
• Completion of training within established time frames as directed, including UC compliance training.
• Ability to read signs and follow directions on labels, read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and use chemical compounds safely.
• Compliance with current Student Health Center employee health safety requirements for health care workers.
• Pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.

Skills

Strong leadership, clinical expertise, and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

UC Santa Cruz offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• UC Retirement Pension Plan.
• Optional group term life, legal, and pet insurance.
• Paid holidays, plus accrued vacation and sick leave.
• Discounts at UCSC recreation facilities.

Pay

Budgeted Salary: $285,000 - $325,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time, Fixed Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week.