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Pay Range
$180,337.93 - $288,539.94 Annual
Department
Health Department
Job Type
Regular Non-Represented
Exemption Status
United States of America (Exempt)
The Opportunity
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
THIS WORK MATTERS!
We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. At the Multnomah County Health Department we are all inspired by the mission. We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and prompt health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities.
Were seeking a visionary and dynamic leader who is creative in problem solving and contributes new ideas and solutions to the organization to join our team as part of Multnomah Countys Community Health Center.
The purpose of this position is to provide strategy and medical direction in collaboration with the Medical Director to the Community Health Center. This position supervises Site Medical Directors to ensure that medical care is safe, effective, efficient, continuously improving, meeting the needs of the population served and supports the professional development of staff. This position participates in shaping overall policies and procedures for the health center Primary Care. The Deputy Medical Director is a member of Senior Leadership of the Health Center, Provider Leadership, and Primary Care Leadership teams.
As The Deputy Medical Director, You Will
- Plan, organize, manage, and administer assigned areas of medical practice; develop and implement program and strategic planning; implement and assist in the development of policies, procedures, and best clinical practices; evaluate goals, objectives, priorities, and activities to improve clinical and operational 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.
- 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 labor contracts; coordinate the finalization of budgets to ensure timely submission of the department budget.
- Direct and approve through Site Medical Directors, the planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, training, and review of the work of a diverse provider workforce; act as a resource, and provide direction, guidance, and leadership to staff; advise on the more complex and sensitive concerns and issues; liaise between providers and management on problem-solving practice issues and mediating between interests in practice management; may select, direct, and manage the work of consultants.
- Direct clinical quality improvement projects in assigned areas of practice; review and evaluate adverse events, conduct root cause analyses, and monitor trends.
- Examine, treat, and advise patients on medical and emotional problems; deliver preventative health services; coordinate specialty care and case management.
- Provide expert guidance to other departments, 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; respond 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.
To Qualify
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be as noted below.
Education/Training
- Current State of Oregon medical licensure (MD, DO, or NP) required.
- Certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties or related board in the area of licensure required.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid license to practice medicine in the State of Oregon and ability to obtain credentialing approval
- CPR certification required.
- DEA certification required.
Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills* : You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
- 3 years experience in a primary care clinic
- Prior experience in a leadership role
- Project Management experience
- Experience developing programs for Refugees and Immigrant communities
- 5 years experience with Federally Qualified Health Center(s)
- Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Model environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of general medicine and surgery
- Demonstrated knowledge of methods and techniques of diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and injuries
- Ability to effectively screen and gather required information in a professional, culturally competent and customer service oriented manner
- Ability to motivate staff and clients through discussion and persuasion
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Ability to be flexible and manage multiple priorities
- Ability to maintain composure and work objectively with clients who may be hostile or verbally abusive
- Skill to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and writing
- Skill to gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion
- Ability to speak and write effectively for the public and other audiences
- Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports
- Thorough knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of medicine and their application to public health practice
- Thorough knowledge of methods and techniques of diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and injuries of public health significance
- Familiarity with current evidence-based public health and preventive medicine practices
- Thorough knowledge of and skill to interpret and apply pertinent Federal, State and Local laws, codes, and regulations governing the practice of medicine, providers and acupuncture
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
- Initial review of minimum qualifications
- Resume and Cover Letter Review
- Phone screen