Associate Medical Officer 

SUMMARY:

The Associate Medical Officer (AMO) works with the Senior Vice President of Clinical Services & Medical Officer to provide medical and administrative direction to the entire medical program of ODCHC. The AMO is responsible for developing effective and consistent protocols, procedures, and policies pertaining to the medical functions of the clinics. The AMO is also responsible for maintaining the highest standard of care at all ODCHC clinics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers and supervises the medical functions and staff of all ODCHC clinics.
• Exercises authority in making employee appointments, dismissals, and any other medical personnel changes under direction of Senior Vice President of Clinical Services & Medical Officer.
• Develops, reviews, approves, and implements medical protocols and procedures in consultation with medical staff and operations.
• Periodically reviews charts of other providers to assess consistency with agency protocols and procedures.
• Orients and extensively reviews new staff to assure competency. Participates in on-going evaluation and peer reviews.
• In cooperation with management, reviews resumes, participates in interviews, and recommends for hire new medical providers to fill positions approved by Administration.
• Receives complaints about medical personnel and works to resolve problems in accordance with established clinic policies and procedures.
• Adherence to ODCHC’s attendance policy.
• Other duties and responsibilities as designated by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of health care delivery and administration, as well as legal and ethical issues related to health care.
• Ability to work with a team approach to management. Ability to work as a member of a team in order to solicit input from other affected departments or individuals, communicate pertinent information to other team members, and support team decisions.
• Ability to be persuasive and diplomatic in encouraging teamwork and cooperation in the pursuit of excellence in service.
• Ability to communicate effectively and exercise sound and responsible judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal. Ability to establish constructive working relationships with all levels of management and employees in a staff of varied and diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner.
• Ability to supervise others and delegate effectively.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively represent ODCHC's interests in the community.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships among public, private, and professional groups.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of five years of experience supervising physicians and medical providers.
• A minimum of three years in a management role.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Current California medical license and Board Certification in a primary care specialty (Family Medicine, Pediatrics, or Internal Medicine).
• Current CPR.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Site Medical Directors
• Physicians
• Advanced Practice Clinicians
• Other Medical Providers (Podiatrists, Midwives, Nutritionists, etc.)
• Medical Residents (Family Medicine, Family Nurse Practitioner)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Speaking and hearing sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person, at normal volumes.
• Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation.

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