Administration-Management Indian Health Reservation job located in New Mexico

Position Summary:  Serves as the Family Practice Physician/Medical Director for the (Login for Information) Health Center. Provides general medical services that include general diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic services to patients in an Ambulatory Clinic setting. Provides clinical oversight and general professional guidance to all medical clinical staff to ensure continuity of care.  The Family Practice physician shall also function as the medical director and collaborate with the Director of Health & Social Services on administrative operations of the medical clinic preparing annual goals, objectives and activities, and clinical program budget.  Works with Business Office Manager to maintain fiscal stewardship of program related to billing of medical services. 

Duties and Responsibilities:  Assesses and examines patients, reviews past medical history and requests and/or performs/recommends diagnostic tests and examinations deemed necessary to obtain all possible information related to each case.

Makes preliminary diagnosis, directs, prescribes and/or provides treatment or arranges for specialized care and/or patient referral as required.  Ensures the provision of timely follow-up care and services as required.

Provides primary health care services in a cost effective and efficient manner.

Make notes of observations into EHR records.  Provides urgent care as appropriate.    Provides total patient care including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services to patients under his/her care.

Participates in screening programs and data collection as appropriate.

Adheres to industry standard of practice in the delivery of primary health care services.

Identifies risk management issues and brings to the attention of Health Center Director.

Through the process of evaluating the patient, a treatment plan that is appropriate with the patient’s current symptoms and clinical findings.  Reviews the patient’s medications, diet, therapy course, adherence to management plan and patient observations.  Instructs and counsels patients and their families on medical concerns.

Refers patients to appropriate recognized medical or other facilities as necessary, providing complete clinical information for care and diagnostic procedures that cannot be adequately provided onsite.  Reviews referrals from providers in the facility for accuracy and appropriateness.

Ensures preparation of appropriate medical records for all patients seen to ensure the accumulation and organization of all pertinent clinical data needed to provide comprehensive medical care.  Prepares clinical reports and correspondence concerning patients under his/her care to physicians, hospitals, and other individuals and facilities.

Provides executive leadership to clinicians, direct service providers, and medical contractors with respect to services and medical care, working hours, leave time, their supervision of the personnel and interaction with patients.

Coordinates and facilitates the peer review of medical and dental staff.  When appropriate, advises medical providers on factors that affect clinical decisions.

Provides oversight of the credentialing process and works with the credentialing staff to ensure on-going compliance with policy for reimbursement of services.

Assures the support of essential medical consultants as needed.

Provides oversight of CLIA waived lab tests.

Provides oversight of Health Center pharmacy.

Collaborates with allied health professionals to provide effective interdisciplinary health care services and assists in their professional development.

Ensures that all regulatory and requirement issues are current and processed.

Addresses staffing issues regarding clinical performance and measures.

Addresses clinical issues about patient satisfaction and program development for clinical input.

Provides guidance to the Health Center Director on all clinical issues.

Conducts monthly chart reviews to ensure compliance with established protocols.

Assists in the development of Quality Assurance projects.

Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned schedule each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for (Login for Information).  

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma, GED certification or equivalent

Completion of an accredited medical school

Ten (10) years of medical experience in an outpatient family medical clinic including pediatrics, obstetrical/gynecological, urgent care, geriatrics, and non-emergency care.

Five (5) years supervisory experience.