Assistant Medical Director

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Provides direct medical oversight for all aspects of risk assessment and containment for students in emergency management situations.
• Provides health maintenance visits, evaluation for immunizations, and performing physical exams for employment, school programs and other special physical exams required in the university setting.
• Participates in the administration of student testing for various diseases/sicknesses. Provides direct medical evaluation, treatment and/or referral for all students who test positive for various diseases/sicknesses.
• Maintains awareness of advances in medicine, diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, and health insurances changes.
• Monitors the use of services, facilities, and staff to ensure effective use of resources and assesses the need for additional equipment, staff, and services.
• Serves on the management team with the Director.
• Participates in the strategic planning for assigned areas and assists the Director in developing and implementing the overall departmental strategic plan.
• Assists Medical Director in establishing performance goals and measures to evaluate success of assigned area of responsibility.
• Participates in formulating and implementing policies and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring that all programs, activities, and series comply with university, state, and federal regulations.
• Recruits and hires skilled and professional staff. Provides supervision, guidance, training, evaluation, and leadership to clinical staff.
• Coordinates with external and internal departments/agencies to ensure compliance including the ensuring accreditation requirements are met for the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
• Makes referrals for secondary medical care.
• Performs medical procedures according to privileges issued by Medical Director.
• Participates in peer review process.
• Ensures and maintains confidentiality of medical records.
• Provides primary medical care to students including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Adheres to and complies with HIPAA.
• Serves as essential personnel and provides assistance in the event of an emergency on campus.

Other Duties:

• Precepts and supervises Family Medicine Residents.
• Precepts and supervises students from FGCU Physician Assistant Studies Program and the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program.
• Serves on institutional committees representing the interests of the department.
• In the absence of the Medical Director, provides supervision to Physicians, Nurse Practitioner, and Physician Assistants.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• Medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Four years of professional, full-time experience practicing medicine in a clinic, office, or hospital environment.
• Licensed to practice medicine in accordance with Chapter 458, F.S.
• Active DEA License.
• Experience in managing women's reproductive health issues and contraceptives.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board certified
• License to dispense prescription medications.
• BLS Certification
• Experience in a higher education student health center.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statues, regulations, codes, and standards related to the area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of current research, theory and best practices of medical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Skill in mediation and dispute resolution.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to implement new systems and procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness.
• Ability to effectively manage the work of others by providing information, guidance, and motivation.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and evaluate policies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, draw valid conclusions, and/or develop appropriate alternatives where applicable.

Pay Grade 22