Medical Director

About the role

The Medical Director is responsible for defining the clinical program structure and scope, providing leadership and supervision to physicians and mid-level providers, leading quality improvement activities, and delivering direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care.
• Supervises and audits the delivery of medical care by clinical staff; serves as a mentor and resolves practice-related issues.
• Recruits and selects medical providers; conducts regular performance reviews and feedback sessions.
• Establishes and maintains standards of care, updates clinical guidelines, and ensures adherence to policies and procedures.
• Evaluates community health and environmental needs; develops and implements quality assurance plans.
• Represents the health center at relevant meetings; conducts peer review and provides corrective action plans as necessary.
• Sets standards for evidence-based care; participates in administrative meetings and collaborates with the Practice Manager.
• Participates in organizational meetings such as quality, compliance, and management meetings.

Requirements

• Seven to ten years of experience in family or internal medicine.
• At least five years of experience directing medical services.
• Clear understanding of and commitment to the health center’s mission.
• Knowledge of health problems and disparities affecting low-income persons.
• Experience with quality improvement concepts and practices.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Current, valid license to practice medicine in the State of Maine.
• Graduation from an accredited medical school and completion of residency in Family Practice or Med/Peds.
• Board Certification.

Qualifications

• Extensive understanding of the FQHC environment and compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office products.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

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