Medical Director

Company: Prisma Community Care
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: January 22, 2025

Job Description:

Part-time, hybrid (combination of remote work and in-person hours) schedule
Prisma Community Care is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, compassionate primary care that is accessible to all, with a strong commitment to equality, respect, and understanding for individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Our mission is to eliminate long-standing health disparities while advancing the care, research, education, and service goals of Prisma Community Care.
As the Medical Director, you will oversee the clinical quality of care of designated services, ensuring the highest standards of care, safety, and service delivery. This is a leadership role, responsible for quality assurance and actively participate in performance improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and minimizing risks. You will also provide guidance to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements, focusing on the quality and safety of care provided.
In addition, you will ensure that clinical services at the Wellness Clinic are structured to meet the unique healthcare needs of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. This includes a special focus on HIV treatment, PrEP, PEP, and Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT). As the Medical Director, you will support the Prisma Community Care mission of providing affirming and inclusive services to promote well-being and advance health equity for diverse communities and all those seeking compassionate care - especially people of color, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Queer individuals, and those affected by HIV.
What your day will look like at Prisma Community Care:

• You will assist with developing, coordinating and enforcing medical policies and procedures.
• You will assist with implementing the rules of the medical staff governing the quality and scope of care provided.
• You will educate clinical staff on rationale and need for adherence to medical policies.
• You will supervise, monitor, audit and evaluate Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
• You will assist with the recruitment of medical staff, including interviewing candidates.
• You will assist with the development and coordination of diagnosis-related practices and guidelines.
• You will develop and approve an applicable continuous quality improvement program which includes the monitoring and evaluation of clinical care activities and patient services with a timeline to assess the efficiency of corrective measures.
• You will draft and implement clinical protocols based on evidence-based medicine that is respective to the cultural competency of the community served.
• You will analyze audit results to ensure patient care meets the expected standards.
• You will facilitate discussions related to ethical patient care issues, assisting to achieve satisfactory resolution to the patient care issues.
• You will provide medical education and training to provide continuous learning opportunities.
• In addition to clinical oversight, you will provide direct patient care two days per month to our higher acuity patients. We've got great benefits:
  • PTO for part-time employees
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Retirement saving
    
    Who we're looking for:
    • You are a graduate of an approved medical school, BC/BE in either internal medicine or family medicine.
    • You have an active and unrestrictive Arizona Medical License & DEA.
    • You are credentialed with AHCCCS and major health insurance plans.
    • You have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with providers, insurance companies, and health care partners.
    • You are a highly organized self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to multi-task effectively.
    • You possess excellent written and verbal communication.
    • You have the ability to work in fast paced environment with changing deadlines and priorities while maintaining a positive attitude.
    • You can work effectively in a mission-driven agency whose clients and staff exhibit significant diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, nationality and religion.
    • You are proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) software applications and competent in using electronic medical records and information systems in providing effective documentation of patient care.
    • You have demonstrated cultural competency to professionally and respectfully serve the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
    • All agency employees must be able to work effectively in a mission-driven agency whose clients and staff exhibit significant diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, nationality, and religion.We'd love to see you apply if you have these preferred qualifications too:
      • You are bilingual in English and Spanish.
      • You have earned your AAHIVM accreditation.
      • You possess an in-depth knowledge and experience in 2SLGBTQ+ healthcare, particularly in HIV care, PrEP, PEP, and GAHT.
      • You have personal or professional experience regarding members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities.Environmental Factors, Physical Requirements, and Compliance
        • Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
        • Office environment, exposure to computer screens for lengthy periods of time.
        • This is an exempt position that may require evening and occasional weekend work.
        • Travel outside of the Phoenix region approximately 10% of the time.
        • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, stand; use hands, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
        • Currently have, or be able to obtain within 90 days of employment, a valid Fingerprint Clearance Card
        • Currently have, or are able to obtain within 7 days of employment, a clear TB test
        • Currently have, or are able to obtain within 7 days of employment, a current flu vaccination
        • Currently have, or are able to initiate within 7 days of employment, a Hepatitis-B primary vaccination series
        • Currently have, or are able to obtain within 14 days of employment, a BLS certification
        • Currently have, or be able to obtain within 1-year of employment, a AAHIVM accreditation/certificationEqual Employment Opportunity Prisma Community Care is an equal opportunity employer and we value a healthy work environment free from harassment and discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
          Prisma Community Care provides an inclusive and respectful working environment that represents a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, identities, and experiences. We attract applicants who have the cultural awareness to navigate and celebrate these differences. Our employees are Individuals who have respect for the communities where they live and work and are committed to utilizing culturally and linguistically appropriate strategies and skills in a collaborative environment.
          We welcome all applicants with personal, direct and/or indirect knowledge of the lives and experience with but not limited to: Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC); 2SLGBTQIA+ /Queer individuals; those affected by HIV, people living with disabilities; people with diverse religious beliefs, and other marginalized Individuals that are at the intersections of those identities/experiences. We also encourage those from historically underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
          Reasonable Accommodations Applicants requesting a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the interview process for this position should email hr@prismacare.org.
          
          
          
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