Deputy Medical Director
Deputy Medical Director
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Job Description
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$180337.93 $288539.94 AnnualDepartment:
Health DepartmentJob Type:
Regular NonRepresentedExemption Status:
United States of America (Exempt)Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
The Opportunity:
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 problemsolving 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.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the Countys attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.
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.
Experience/Certification:
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.
Other: This position requires a background investigation which may include being fingerprinted. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation.
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.
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
Management/Leadership
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
Medical
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 evidencebased public health and preventive medicine practices
Legal
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
SCREENING & EVALUATION:
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
Consideration of top candidates
Language assessment
Background reference
Required: The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.
1. An application/ resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications AND
2. A cover letter addressing:
Why you are interested in the position AND
How you meet the qualifications for this position.
Note: The application resume and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.
Only apply ONCE for this opportunity. Duplicate applications CANNOT be submitted in Workday.
Internal applicant: If you are an internal candidate (current employee including oncall regular probationary limited duration and temporary employee) your job application will consist of the career profile that you complete in Workday. Before you apply please make sure to do the following:
Navigate to your profile in Workday (see: My Career Profile) and click on the Career section of your profile. Complete all sections of your career profile that you want to have included in your application (Job History Education Skills Languages Certifications etc.).
When completing the application on Workday as an internal candidate you will need to scroll down to see the Resume/Cover Letter section on your screen. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the Upload button for EACH document youd like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.
External applicant: When completing the application on Workday as an external candidate (including volunteers unpaid interns contractors and community partners) through you will come to a page where you will see the Resume/CV section. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the Upload button for EACH document youd like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.
Do not click the Submit button before you upload your documents.
After You Apply:
Please save a copy of this job posting for your reference as it will not be available for you to view online after the job posting closes.
Log in to your Workday account before the job posting closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions to complete. These can be found under the My Applications section. You must complete these tasks or actions before the job posting closes.
Check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Salary / Equal Pay Law: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidates relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
Inclement Weather and Disasters Serving the Public Even During Disasters:
Everyday Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather natural disaster or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses while typically there begins with a call for volunteers county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran or protected veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans Preference: Under Oregon Law qualifying veterans may apply for veterans preference. Review our veterans preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions
Recruiter:
Christopher BoganEmail:
Phone:
1 (971)Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile:
9541 Deputy Medical DirectorRequired Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
