Director-Primary Care Practices

Job Summary/Purpose

Responsible for the overall direction and operations of multiple practice sites within assigned community. Directs the financial, budgetary and strategic aspects of practices, including medical home implementation and various transformation activities.

Department Description

The Primary Care teams at Samaritan Health Services offer complete health care for all family members from newborns to seniors through their pediatric, family medicine and internal medicine providers. They encourage and offer preventive care, including annual exams, health screenings and counseling regarding health and lifestyle.

Experience/Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Four (4) years experience in a position of similar responsibility and complexity required.
• Medical office management experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Leadership - Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward accomplishing goals. Achieves desired results through effective people management.
• Conflict resolution - Influences others to build consensus and gain cooperation. Proactively resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.
• Critical thinking – Identifies complex problems. Involves key parties, gathers pertinent data and considers various options in decision making process. Develops, evaluates and implements effective solutions.
• Communication and team building – Leads effectively with excellent verbal and written communication. Delegates and initiates/manages cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.

Physical Demands

Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)
Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time)
Frequently (34 - 66% of the time)
Continually (67 – 100% of the time)
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20-40 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
SQUAT Repetitive
CLIMB - STAIRS
PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
PULL (0-20 pounds force)
STAND
WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
REACH - Upward
SIT
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
REACH - Forward
BEND FORWARD at waist
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY
PINCH Fingers
GRASP Hand/Fist