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Director of Medical Services
Date Posted: 2/8/2010
Organization: Planned Parenthood of San Diego & Riverside Counties
Location: Riverside, CA
Description of Organization:
Planned Parenthood of San Diego & Riverside Counties has been voted one of the best places to work by San Diego Magazine and the San Diego Union-Tribune. In Riverside County we have had employees from both our Riverside and Coachella Valley centers nominated as finalists for the Press-Enterprise Caring Spirit Award. In addition to competitive salaries and a very generous paid time off program we offer medical, dental, vision, long term disability and life insurance plans. We also offer flexible spending accounts and a 401(k) plan with employer matching (after one year of employment).
Position Responsibilities:
Planned Parenthood of San Diego & Riverside Counties is seeking a Director of Medical Services for Riverside and North San Diego Counties. This position is housed out of our administrative office in Riverside, CA.
The Director of Medical Services will provide medical leadership to the health centers through Lead Clinician development and medical oversight; and through direct oversight of medical project planning, implementation and evaluation to ensure that quality medical services are provided in the centers to meet the needs of the communities we serve.
Essential Functions:
- Work as a member of the Patient Services leadership team to ensure the provision of high quality, cost effective medical care provided by center staff.
- Work in collaboration with Directors of Center Services and Director of Medical Services (Metro SD) to oversee center operations to ensure the delivery of high quality, customer-focused medical services for all family planning, sterilization and abortion programs.
- Work in collaboration with the quality dept and Medical Director to develop and implement changes to clinical practice based on results of audits and identification of best practices to ensure safe and effective clinical practice.
- Work in collaboration with Patient Services leadership team to establish clinical competency standards, staffing guidelines, scope of practice, and productivity expectations of licensed staff to ensure safe clinical practice.
- Provide leadership development and performance management based on Lead Clinician competencies and clinical skills, in conjunction with the Center Manager when appropriate, to Lead Clinicians in regional area.
- Provide ongoing assessment of Lead Clinician roles and licensed staff professional ladder.
- Assess the skills and competencies of Lead Clinicians and collaborate with Lead Clinicians to assess the skills of other licensed staff to ensure compliance with Agency’s clinical and practice management protocols, policies and procedures.
- Provide leadership in developing and implementing clinical services strategic and operational plans to support Agency goals in conjunction with managers, Lead Clinicians and other department representatives and resources.
- Assist in establishing goals for the region and preparation of center budgets in collaboration with Center Services Leadership Team to facilitate the effective management, sustained productivity, and financial solvency of medical services.
- Collaborate with the recruiting department and licensed staff trainers to ensure appropriate staffing and diversity in clinical skills of Clinicians and Registered Nurses to match the needs of each center in each community.
- Serve as a medical information resource to Clinicians, Registered Nurses and center staff regarding medical protocols and patient medical management issues.
- Work with Licensed Staff Trainers to ensure quality outcomes in clinical service delivery.
- Support and operationalizes implementation and ongoing use of Electronic Medical Records.
- Develop and maintain quality management program within center services, in conjunction with Director of Medical Services (Metro SD) and overall Patients Services QM program.
- Conduct ongoing evaluation and monitoring of program and services related to center and patient services.
- Serve as a medical resource regarding clinical programs and services for the Patient Services Department, center staff and Agency.
- Assist in the development and implementation of Medical Standards and Protocols.
- Ensure overall quality provision of medical services through forming and/or working on, leading and evaluating Agency and department committees.
- Serves as a resource to Lead Clinicians to build relationships with other medical providers in the community.
- Act as support and/or back-up in the absence of the Director of Clinical Care.
Qualifications:
- Mid-level Clinician with current California license and current BLS certification.
- ACLS certification preferred or willing to become certified.
- Five years experience as a Clinician including three years working in family planning and/or abortion services.
- One year supervisory/management/leadership experience required.
- Performance management and leadership coaching experience preferred.
Apply To:
To apply for this position click on the link below and go to PPSDRC Jobs. Once you have clicked the link apply for the position listed.
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/san-diego-riverside/
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