Site Medical Director

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Plan, organize, manage, and administer medical programs, operations, and functions; develop and implement program and strategic planning; implement and assist in the development of policies, procedures, and business practices;  evaluate goals, objectives, priorities, and activities to improve performance and outcomes; recommend and establish administrative controls and improvements; develop procedures to implement new and/or changing regulatory requirements; serve as a member of the management team.
• Direct and approve the planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, training, and review of the work of a diverse workforce; act as a resource, and provide direction, guidance, and leadership to staff; advise on the more complex and sensitive concerns and issues; may select, direct, and manage the work of consultants.
• Develop, administer, assist, and monitor budgets; develop justifications for budgetary recommendations and/or adjustments; participate in forecasting additional funds for staffing and resources; identify, obtain, and manage funding from grants and community partners; participate in the interpretation, negotiation, management, and enforcement of contracts; coordinate the finalization of budgets to ensure timely submission of the department budget.
• Perform comprehensive health assessments of patients by completing a physical and psychosocial history; identify actual and potential health needs based on medical, mental/emotional, financial, and social factors; prescribe and dispense medications and drugs to patients; initiate and/or continue medical regimes for new patients.
• Examine, treat, and advise patients on medical and emotional problems; make referrals to appropriate social or medical agencies; chart treatment records and monitor results.
• Provide medical expertise to other medical and mental health professionals, the general public, and/or outside agencies; represent the county to the public, elected officials, other agencies, governments, and organizations including making presentations, participating in meetings, and conducting community outreach; act as representative on committees, interagency task forces, and special projects; participate in peer review; respond to and resolve confidential and sensitive inquiries; investigate complaints and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
• Analyze and review federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in order to ensure compliance; conduct analysis on best practices and trends, and formulate and implement recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:

Site Medical Director

• Advanced level
• Professional
• Perform the most difficult assignments requiring a higher level of responsibility, applying advanced subject knowledge, and exercising significant independent judgment and initiative.
• Receive work assignments in terms of objectives, priorities, and deadlines.
• Work is reviewed for technical accuracy, compliance to program objectives, and overall results.
• Receive direction from executive management.
• Exercise direct supervision over staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Requirements are determined at the time of recruitment based on responsibilities of the individual position and business needs of the department.

Site Medical Director

Training and experience for this advanced level, professional classification includes a Medical Degree OR a Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.

Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver license, and/or additional training, licenses, or certificates.

REQUIRED TRAINING, LICENSES, AND/OR CERTIFICATES:

• Possession of valid Nurse Practitioner or Medical board certification is required.
• License to practice as a Nurse Practitioner OR Physician in the State of Oregon is required.
• CPR certification required.
• DEA certification required.