What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Director of Adult Medicine position at The Dimock Center?
Clinical Director of Adult Medicine
The Dimock Center is a federally qualified community health center that heals and uplifts individuals, families and communities. Our vision is to redefine the model of a healthy community by creating equitable access to comprehensive health care and education. We promote a culture of respect, excellence, equal opportunity, and commitment to our employees and the communities we serve.
Our Health Center offers a range of primary and specialty health care for adults and children. We provide specialized clinics, Eye Care, Dental, Pediatrics, and OB/GYN.
We also provide specialized care for those living with HIV/AIDs. Join us if you are truly passionate about making a difference. Massachusetts is our home, like yours, and we care about our neighbors and our community. We hope you do as well. Come join us.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective:
The Clinical Director of Adult Medicine position provides clinical oversight and patient care planning for comprehensive medical services at The Dimock Center, with a special eye towards our most vulnerable patients. We are looking for an empathetic, growth focused leader whose passion matches ours.
Essential Functions:
- Serves as Clinical Director of the Adult Medicine Clinic, responsible for managing clinical care and program planning for the clinic.
- Maintains oversight and further develops patient care systems for adult medicine, including quality assurance, clinic flow-recall systems, and strategies to improve patient care and increase patient utilization.
- Reviews patient utilization and participates in budgetary planning with appropriate accountability.
- Oversees clinic administration, including staff recruitment, clinic and call scheduling, and general administrative management.
- Ensures compliance with Joint Commission standards and leads quality improvement initiatives.
- Provides supervision and support for Providers, Nurses, and Medical Assistants, including teaching, performance reviews, and addressing disciplinary issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- A patient centered orientation and deep tie to the Dimock Centers mission
Work Environment:
This position operates in a clinical setting.
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds. Frequent standing and walking required.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This position is full time, with 70% allocated to clinical responsibilities and 30% to administrative duties. Occasional evenings and weekends required.
Compensation: $260,000 - $280,000
Required Education and Experience:
- Doctorate in Medicine required. Must be Board Certified or Eligible in Internal Medicine.
- Minimum of five years of experience working as a physician.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working in clinical administration
- Must meet all credentialing criteria for health insurance providers.
- Bi-lingual Spanish preferred but not required
Other Duties:
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties. Responsibilities may change at any time dependent on business needs.
Salary : $260,000 - $280,000
