Barton Medical Director (Physician) - National Medical Association : Job Details

SUPERVISOR: Chief Medical Officer

HOURS: Full-time, Schedule determined with CMO (May include weekend and/or evening hours)

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time / Salaried/Exempt

CLINICAL LOCATION OVERSIGHT: 184 Barton Street Buffalo, NY 14213

JOB SUMMARY: The Barton Medical Director is responsible for oversight of the medical provider team at our Barton clinical location and reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer. The ideal candidate is a board-certified physician who provides high quality primary medical care for patients at Jericho Road Community Health Center as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team. The Barton Medical Director will be primarily based at our Barton clinic with oversight for the provider team at our 184 Barton Street location.

• Improve patient outcomes and deliver quality care within practice areas as assigned.
• Provide high quality primary care for patients of Jericho Road Community Health Center.
• Follow up with patients regarding lab results or other medical care concerns.
• Offer patient, family, and community centered care.
• Ensure consistent, cost-effective care.
• Ensure all clinical care is delivered in a manner that meets or exceeds goals and expectations for clinical outcomes, quality assurance standards, state/local regulations, and patient satisfaction.
• Participate in inpatient adult/pediatric or OB/newborn service OR participate in office call pool and work one Saturday morning per month.
• Provide patient care in a holistic manner including attention to physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical and program teams at Jericho Road Community Health Center.

• Supervision of medical providers at Barton clinical site in collaboration with Chief Medical Officer, including but not limited to, patient care meetings, site-specific provider meetings, annual evaluations.
• Clinical oversight of care provided at Barton clinic.
• Facilitate clinical process improvements at our Barton clinical site related to patient access, population-based quality improvement, and patient experience.
• Work collaboratively with other site Medical Directors and Chief Medical Officer to improve provider satisfaction and joy in work.
• Be an example of servant leadership.
• Create a learning plan that includes familiarity with new research and changes to standard of practice.
• Participate in quality improvement activities with a data-driven approach.
• Attend required staff and provider meetings except when clinical activities prevent such attendance.
• Ensure all actions, personal conduct, and communications represent the organization professionally.
• Uphold and ensure compliance to all policies/procedures, mission, and organizational values in a highly professional manner at all times. Maintain electronic medical records efficiently and maximize resources.
• Maintain current certifications including all mandatory annual and CPR training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy, licensed to practice in New York State prior to start date of employment.
• Previous leadership experience with a medical provider team desired.
• Previous medical director experience a plus.
• Completion of ACGME accredited residency training.
• Board-certified.
• Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative working relationships.
• Excellent patient-centered skills and clinical capabilities.