Associate Medical Director

UC Santa Cruz Student Health Services is excited to announce a leadership opportunity on our clinical team. Find your path at UC Santa Cruz in Student Health Services. Are you a Physician who is passionate about working with a diverse student community? Would you like to make a positive difference in a college student's experience? We are looking for an Associate Medical Director who is an equity-minded professional committed to caring for and treating students from a wide range of socioeconomic, cultural, gender, and ethnic identities. For qualified candidates, relocation assistance and signing bonus programs are available.

The largest employer in the county, rated as one of the most beautiful campuses, located on the coast overlooking Monterey Bay UC Santa Cruz employs over 3,100 people in staff positions.

Please Note: Student Health Services (SHS) will review applications until a suitable candidate is selected. Review of applications will begin immediately following the initial review date (IRD). SHS will continue to review applications received after the IRD until a candidate is selected. Please consider applying if the IRD has passed based on this information.

UC Santa Cruz staff have access to comprehensive benefits packages. A sampling of those benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Care Insurance Plans
• UC Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Paid holidays plus accrued vacation and sick leave
• Discount at UCSC recreation facilities

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the university visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Thank you for your interest in UC Santa Cruz.

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INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. Materials submitted after the IRD will ONLY be forwarded at the request of the hiring unit. To ensure your application is routed for consideration, submit your materials before 11:59 p.m. on the IRD. Talent Acquisition cannot accept application materials outside of the jobs portal, and is unable to update submitted applications on an applicant's behalf, or forward communications to the hiring units. For more information about the IRD and the applicant review process, view this link.

The IRD for this job is: 09-24-2024

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) Student Health Services (SHS) is a full-service medical facility offering clinical, educational, and psychological support to UCSC students. SHS is deeply committed to ensuring affordable, well-integrated, multidisciplinary healthcare that effectively supports the university's diverse campus communities through equitable access and culturally competent, high-quality programs and services.

The Primary Care Program includes primary care and same-day care, with the support of on-site radiology, a COLA-accredited clinical laboratory and campus pharmacy. Other departments include Student Health Outreach and Promotion (SHOP), home of the Condom Co-op; CARE (Center for Advocacy, Resources & Empowerment) the advocacy and prevention education office that supports survivors of sexual assault, stalking, and dating/domestic violence; and Student Insurance Programs.

Student Health Services employs approximately 150 staff including physicians, psychiatrists, case managers, lab scientists, pharmacists, nurses, radiologists, and many other clinical and administrative staff. Student Health Services welcomes staff with interest and experience in working with students with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and gender identities.

More information can be found at: https://healthcenter.ucsc.edu

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Medical Director, the Associate Medical Director is a member of the University of California, Santa Cruz Student Health Services Management Team and, in conjunction with the Medical Director, is responsible for ensuring that issues affecting clinical practice, quality of care, staffing and clinician job satisfaction are appropriately managed in our Primary Care and Same Day Care Clinics.

The Associate Medical Director assumes responsibility for directly or indirectly supervising primary and urgent care clinicians, and assumes a leadership role in assuring the quality and consistency of care. The Associate Medical Director provides assistance to the Medical Director in matters that affect clinical practice and functions as a strategic partner and consultant to higher levels of management.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $265,000-$310,000/annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: PHYSCN SHS MGR 1 (000586)

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

60% - Clinical Staff Leadership

• Serves as a key member of the Clinical Services Management and Primary Care Leadership Teams.
• Ensures operations are functioning smoothly through supervision of subordinates.
• Supervises career and per diem clinicians in Primary Care and Same Day Care Clinics, directly or indirectly, including recruitment, hiring, orientation, proctoring, and performance appraisal.
• Works closely with the Clinical Operations Team to develop clinician schedules and ensure adequate staffing.
• Assists the Medical Director in addressing clinic-wide issues.
• Conducts staff development programs.
• Oversees the quality and relevance of staff development programs for assigned medical and clinical staff members.
• Leads the Quality Management Team and addresses issues concerning the quality of patient care and patient satisfaction.
• Acts in the role of the Medical Director in their absence.

40% - Expert Clinician Resource

• Maintains an active clinical practice in Primary and/or Same Day Clinics.
• Evaluates patients, reviews clinical records, and determines if appropriate treatment is being provided.
• Functions as a resource for consultation on complex or difficult patient cases.
• Evaluates and reviews patient clinical records as part of the quality management and peer review processes.
• Shares with the Medical Director the responsibility of evaluating and responding to student comments or complaints about the medical component of visits to SHS.
• Shares with the Medical Director the responsibility for providing medical consultation and review for laboratory, pharmacy, and radiology services.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited medical or osteopathic school
• Current MD or DO California medical license in good standing
• Board Certification or eligibility in an applicable primary care specialty
• Current DEA Registration
• NPI (National Practitioner Identifier) number
• CA CURES Registration (Department of Justice)
• Possession of a current BLS CPR certification or must obtain within six months from date of hire
• Advanced clinical skills appropriate to the role as a clinical leader; Effective diagnostic and decision-making skills in handling more difficult cases
• Urgent care skills and competence in performing minor outpatient surgical procedures and managing urgent medical problems
• Ability to oversee and lead a team of clinical professionals
• Familiarity with electronic medical records systems and computer literacy
• Advanced written communication skills: Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in writing with patients, colleagues, and staff members
• Advanced oral communication skills; excellent listening skills; ability to receive and give clear and concise information and communicate clearly and effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff members
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and stated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the delivery of clinical services
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years post-residency work experience providing primary care and/or urgent care to adults and/or adolescents (fellowship training may be counted toward this)
• Experience leading a team of clinicians in a primary care setting\
• Clinical experience in a college health setting
• Additional Training or Clinical Experience in areas that impact college-aged patients: adolescent medicine, infectious diseases, contraception, HIV prevention, depression, anxiety, gender-affirming health care, substance abuse and disordered eating.
• Experience with Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire criminal history background check and a pre-hire credentialing check.
• Graduate of an accredited medical or osteopathic school.
• Current MD or DO California medical license in good standing Graduate of an accredited medical or osteopathic school Current MD or DO
• California medical license in good standing.
• Board Certification or eligibility in an applicable primary care specialty
• Current DEA Registration NPI (National Practitioner Identifier) number CA CURES Registration (Department of Justice) .
• Possession of a current BLS CPR certification or must obtain within six months from date of hire.
• Must possess CPR/First Aid/AED certification or have the ability to obtain it within 60-calendar days of hire.
• Upon Hire: Must complete HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility) training within 30 days of hire.
• Selected candidate will be required to take a TB test within 60 days of hire.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• Ability to read signs and follow directions on labels that are written in English as well as ability to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and the proper use of chemical compounds.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as directed.
• If selected candidate engages in telehealth visits, they must be able to work remotely from a home office and be able to fulfill requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement. Job will require occasional working of non-traditional hours.
• Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting.
• Will be required to comply with current Student Health Center employee health safety requirements for health care workers as defined by state and federal regulatory agencies; current health safety requirements to be discussed during interview.
• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) is available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hUBiz3WS3zErEGOhSOu7KZZPzGkTwr_2/view?usp=sharing. This report is published by October 1st of each year and includes current institutional policies and procedures concerning campus safety and security; fire safety and evacuation policies; sexual misconduct and relationship violence reporting and response protocols; and crime and fire statistics for the three previous calendar years. A paper copy of the ASFSR is available upon request by contacting the UCSC Police Department at 114 Carriage House Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95064, or by calling 831-459-2231 Ext. 1.

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination