Pediatrics Medical Director

• Establish and assume maintenance of professional standards in medical departments including oversight of medical protocols.
• Evaluate and monitor quality of patient care services.
• Manage and provide on-site clinical leadership for pediatrics providers for Friend Health.
• Oversees all onsite medical, academic, teaching and training practices.
• Oversees all provider clinical educational and licensure requirements in conjunction with the Human Resources department.
• In collaboration with Chief Medical Officer, plan, develop and implement programs to assure responsiveness to patients and community health needs.
• Oversee activities related to recruitment, onboarding, coaching, benefit/time administration, and retention of providers in conjunction with Human Resources department.
• Represent the clinics on medical/clinical issues with external agencies when appropriate.
• Provide direct patient care for a minimum of 6 clinical sessions, in appropriate clinical unit, as directed.
• Ongoing evaluation of efficient and accurate utilization of electronic health record system by providers to maximize revenue.
• Oversees providers’ schedules to ensure adequate provider coverage to accommodate demands for medical services and to maximize utilization of exam rooms.
• Oversees and manages providers’ productivity in conjunction with the leadership of Clinical Operations and Site Management.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Health Center’s plan to ensure reduction in targeted community health disparities and migration to a value-based care environment.
• Oversees and manages Medical Collaborations and medical linkage agreements.
• Ensures compliances with FTCA requirement in conjunction with the Human Resources department.
• Establish and ensure consistent delivery of patient quality care standards across medical specialties.
• Actively participates in daily huddles to discuss cases related to patients social and health needs.
• Function with discretion and confidentiality always keeping in mind HIPAA requirements. Consistently demonstrates compliance with HIPAA regulations, professional conduct, and ethical practice.

• License to practice medicine in the State of Illinois.
• Additional advanced degree in business, public health, healthcare administration or related field of study.
• M.D. or D.O., Board Certified Pediatrics
• Displays strong organizational skills in a high intensity, patient focused work environment.
• Strong oral/written communication skills a must.
• Experience with EMR systems. (Centricity and EPIC a plus).
• Experience with Microsoft Office: WORD, Excel.
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment with the ability to network, organize and coordinate.
• Sound judgment and expert decision-making abilities.
• Flexibility with managing multiple projects.
• Attention to detail and a dedication to accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional & discrete manner.
• 5+ years clinical experience.
• 3+ years administrative experience in a clinical setting.
• Experience in a community-based health care setting preferred

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