ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR - PRIMARY CARE ACHN

Under the supervision of the Medical Director Ambulatory Services of Cook County (CCH), the Associate Medical Director is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and assuring high quality medical services and clinical programs for the Ambulatory and Community Health Network (ACHN) centers of Cook County Health (CCH). This position will direct and/or assist in the coordination ACHN quality and safety initiatives, value-based programming, and patient centered care.

Typical Duties

+ Serves as the medical leader to help establish and guide the direction of a population health program for CCH.

+ Continuously works with other ACHN leaders to develop and refine the appropriate team-based model within the ambulatory sites with a strong focus on panel management, team organization, and high performance.

+ Leads and coordinates efforts related to the empanelment of CCH patients.

+ Assures the continuous preparation and oversight of regulatory readiness for providers working in the ambulatory sites.

+ Collaborates with Leadership across ACHN and CCH.

+ Enforces the new care paradigm, including productivity and revenue efforts.

+ Plans, participates, and represents ACHN in community-based activities.

+ Analyzes and supports opportunities to improve health outcomes and HEDIS metrics within the ACHN clinic sites.

+ Improves communication strategies with all the Medical Leads in ACHN to optimize communications with frontline providers.

+ Oversees the clinical workflows for primary care providers both clinically and via electronic record.

+ Participates in planning and implementing the ambulatory & health centers’ budget

+ collaborates with department and division chairs and other leaders in the improvement of patient care and throughput.to ensure continuous operational excellence.

+ Leads, conducts and/or assures the coordination and oversight of teaching and research activities at the health centers.

+ Responsible for the preparation of administrative reports.

+ Plans and implements new clinical programs; assesses and acquires the resources needed for the health centers’ programs.

+ Assure the supervision and evaluation of clinical staff.

+ Responsible in cooperation with the leadership team for planning and implementing the health center budget.

+ Leads or participates in the lead physicians’ meetings. Leads or participate in ACHN committees.

+ Oversees the performance of the primary care medical leads through coaching, site rounding, and evaluation.

+ Maintains an active clinical load of at least 60%.

+ Reports to the Medical Director, Ambulatory Services

+ Performs other related duties as assigned.

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor Doctorate Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical college or university+ Licensed as a physician and surgeon in the State of Illinois prior to starting employment
  

+ Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by start of employment

+ Board Certified in their specialty

OR Board Eligible in their specialty and must obtain Board Certification within two (2) years of starting employment

• Five (5) years or experience of clinical and administrative responsibility in ambulatory carePreferred Qualifications
  

• Experience in primary care practice
  
• Bilingual
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of quality assurance principles and guidelines
  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
  
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with clinical documentation requirements, accreditation and regulatory agency requirements
  
• Knowledge of ACGME requirements; ability to precept residents and teach health care professional students
  
• Knowledge of IRB requirements
  
• Knowledge of collaborative/supervisory agreement requirements for advanced practice providers
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
  
• Strong interpersonal and empathy skills
  
• Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills
  
• Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision in decision making
  
• Ability to work varying hours as determined by changing clinic, and CCH needs
  
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environment
  
• Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices
  
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged
  
• Ability to function autonomously and as a team member in a multidisciplinary team
  
• Demonstrate the ability to follow department specific engineering, work practice controls and work area safety precautions
  
• Demonstrated attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary to work respectfully and effectively with patients and staff in a culturally diverse work environment
  
• Individual must be capable of travel to ACHN, CCH affiliates and community partner sites
  

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties†are essential job functions.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties†are essential job functions.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  
• Basic Term Life Insurance
  
• Pension Plan
  
• Deferred Compensation Program
  
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
  
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
  

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VETERAN PREFERENCE

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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran

must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
  
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, �Are you a Military Veteran?â€
  
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing.
  

Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11).

Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

A copy of a

valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILE