Medical Director - Kenaitze Indian Tribe

Medical Director

Department: Primary Care

Program: Health Systems

Reports to: Director of Health Systems

Employment Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule: Exempt

Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

The Medical Director role directs daily administrative issues and coordinates clinical care, in collaboration with the Primary Care Health Systems Administrator for the Dena'ina Wellness Center (DWC) Medical Program to ensure that quality care is provided. The Medical Director has a 60:40 Administrative to Direct Patient Care ratio: This means that 60% of Medical Director's time will be spent on administrative oversight of the clinical aspects of DWC's Primary Care Department and 40% of Medical Director's time will be spent on direct patient care. The Medical Director can expect to oversee a panel of patients not to exceed 480. Other responsibilities include participating in administrative and clinical leadership staff meetings to assist in establishing policies and procedures for meeting quality standards of medical care, in accordance with federal and state regulatory and accreditation guidelines. May participate in state and local healthcare related meetings to acquire and apply knowledge of social, regulatory, political, and economic factors that relate to health services. Also participates in population based care management, public health efforts, and provides guidance in the appropriate utilization of healthcare resources. Promotes and champions process improvement initiatives, which may include, but not limited to, the Institutes for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and the Indian Health Service (IHS), Improvement in Patient Care (IPC) models.

Essential Functions

• Assumes an administrative and clinical leadership role for the primary care team on a 60:40 ratio
• Supports and promotes the Dene' Model of Care, which is defined as patient-centered, integrated care
• Responsible for clinical oversight of Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and RN Supervisor
• Participates in administrative decision making and recommends and approves policies and procedures as well as administrative and clinical leadership staff meetings to assist in quality care initiatives and accreditation activities
• Partners with HSA to optimize flow, maximize productivity and ensure patient access while maintaining quality care
• Oversees and completes peer review activities as determined by our regulatory agencies and funders
• Assists in creating medical protocol standardization and ensure that providers practice to the accepted standards of care
• Works in partnership with other DWC service lines Dental, Behavioral Health, Wellness and Social Service staff to optimize the integration of programs, holistic patient care and to improve population health outcomes
• In collaboration with health leadership staff, recommends new and innovative modalities for treatment of various health conditions
• Aides in the credentialing and privileging of new providers to the Dena'ina Wellness Center
• Serve as the overseeing physician for Dena'ina Wellness Center's vaccine program
• Analyzes epidemiology data to assess health trends and identify needs and opportunities to improve healthcare
• Provides medical consultations with other medical providers
• Effectively utilizes electronic health record (EHR) to document clinical activity and manage population health
• Works effectively and cooperatively with other members of the medical team to provide direction in the development and conduct medical educational and training
• Serves in a leadership, advocacy and mentorship role for the medical staff
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions

• Other: Biohazard

OSHA Categories

• Category I - Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue

Equipment and Tools

List Equipment used for job: copier, fax, scanner and other office equipment

List Tools: Standard medical office equipment

Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle:

Travel

• Local
• In-State
• Out-of-State

Qualifications

Education

• Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree

Experience

• Seven to ten years of Family Practice experience. Experience in evaluation diagnosis and treatment in primary care with special emphasis in cross cultural health care setting
• Experience working in a multiple medical provider setting
• Medical management experience
• Knowledge and experience working with Alaska Native/American Indian people preferred

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

License/Certification

• Current Alaska Licensure as a Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy
• Current DEA certificate. BLS certification required
• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire, or, with approval of the hiring manager, sign a *Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in lieu of having a driver's license to perform the required duties of the position (If Applicable)

Special Skills

• Understand quality improvement methods, such as developing a systematic measurement for evaluating the delivery of services. This includes measure, analyze, improve and control. Complete PDSA cycles
• Detail oriented, interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills and technical skills
• Dynamic personality with strong leadership and team building approach
• Public Health training and/or experience
• Communicate clearly and effectively with other health professionals
• Knowledge of healthcare accreditation standards

This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.