Associate Medical Director

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Community Health Connections (CHC) is a multi-site, non-profit health care center offering urgent care, primary family medical and pediatric care, preventative and restorative dental care, oral surgery, behavioral health services for children and adults, and substance use disorder treatment, and specialty services including optometry eye care, optical shop, acupuncture, nutrition consultations and podiatry. CHC is mission-driven, providing compassionate, quality health care regardless of income or health insurance status. CHC has five sites within Fitchburg, Gardner and Leominster with decades of experience as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), serving 36 communities in North Central Massachusetts.

The Associate Medical Director provides medical and clinical oversight to the direct services of the Community Health Center. Serves as a consultant to management and direct care staff regarding clinical policies, and procedures. Provides direct supervision to Physicians and Mid-level Practitioners; conducts peer review; serves as a mentor and provides clinical support to members of the Health Center Team. Coordinates and leads QA/QI activities at one or more sites and facilitates M & M sessions for provider education. Provides medical diagnosis, and treatment to patients in a manner consistent with the Provider’s medical license, medical specialty, and level of experience.

Essential Duties and Major responsibilities:

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for patients.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Responsible for collaborating with the CMO in transitioning the practice from Fee-For-Service to Value-Based Care.
• Responsible for QA/QI initiatives.
• Responsible for tracking and managing value-based metrics.
• In conjunction with the CMO, initiates and integrates established departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
• Participates in the on-call schedule.
• Oversees the performance of site providers including annual reviews.
• Mentors’ young providers.
• Observes, assesses, and records symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Maintains quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Develops and presents educational programs and/or workshops when needed.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in areas of expertise.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the robust use of the EMR used at CHC.
• Supervises, advises, and trains clinical professionals and/or students in their area of expertise.
• Expected to be present at their sites 5 days per week.
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the mission of the health center.
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards
• Other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Massachusetts license (MD/DO, NP, PA)
• Medical Doctor or Advance Practice Provider with a minimum of 2 years of directly related experience. This may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.
• Board Certified Family Practice Provider or certified in Massachusetts to practice in the expanded role as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (NCCPA/ANCC/ AANPCB)
• ACLS or CPR/AED Certified.
  
  

Benefits:

• 401k plus additional retirement options for physicians 
• Generous vacation and personal time for eligible employees  
• Sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
• 100% paid Life insurance/AD&D 
• 100% paid Long-Term disability.  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Discounts on travel and entertainment! 
• Discounts on cell phone service, computer purchases, and more! 
• College Tuition Rewards/CMEs 
• Company Events & Activities (Annual cookout and holiday party, health and wellness events,” Lunch & Learn’s”, team building, and more!) 
• EyeMed Vision Care Program
• Accident & Cancer Insurance
• Educational development reimbursement
• Discounts on - gym membership, travel & entertainment tickets, electronics, and more!