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Department:
Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Work Modality:
Full On Campus Presence
Union:
Job Description:
Summary:
The Interim Medical Director oversees the delivery of healthcare
services to undergraduate, graduate, and law students of American
University handling approximately 12,000 visits per year.
The Interim Medical Director of the Student Health Center leads the
strategic planning, implementation, and delivery of healthcare
services to American University students. The Interim Medical
Director develops policies and procedures in accordance with
District of Columbia and federal regulations to assure a safe and
effective campus health program; works collaboratively with campus
partners and local public health authorities to manage campus
health epidemics and to enhance departmental operations that
support student health needs; develops and monitors budgets;
oversees the Student Health Insurance Plan; serves as a resource
for the campus community on issues of health promotion, disease
prevention, safety, and health advocacy; monitors and assesses the
effectiveness of programs and services; and manages staff. The
Interim Medical Director ensures that the Center follows the
guidelines and standards established by the AAAHC accreditation
body to maintain its accreditation, and benchmarks with college
health colleagues to ensure best practice service delivery. The
Interim Medical Director acts as a clinical expert and role model
for clinical staff and clinical supervision over the advanced
practice clinicians.
The Interim Medical Director oversees eight clinical staff and four
administrative staff and manages an annual budget of $1.2 million
including $350,000 in revenue targets. The Interim Medical Director
also oversees a $5 million Student Health Insurance Plan.
Essential Functions:
1.) Administrative and Clinical Leadership
- Develop, implement, and evaluate Center’s policies and
procedures.
- Oversee the Associate Director of Administrative Services’
negotiation, administration, and management of the Student Health
Insurance Program in consultation with Risk Management,
Procurement, and the Division of Student Affairs.
Provide preventive healthcare programs to the campus community
and make appropriate referrals to off-campus resources.
Facilitate workshops for new student orientation, resident
assistants, student leaders, faculty, and staff.
Develop budgets for Center that provide adequate breadth and
depth of clinical care and outreach consultation and training;
assure compliance with ACHA standards of care and AAAHC
accreditation requirements.
Interpret, implement, and monitor compliance with District of
Columbia and federal laws related to healthcare delivery including
medical staff credentialing, immunization requirements, reporting
of epidemics/contagious diseases, and other public health matters;
represent the university to the DC Department of Health, Centers
for Disease Control and other external agencies.
Alongside the Associate Medical Director, fully investigate all
adverse incidents and take corrective action, as appropriate.
Oversee clinical care including primary and psychiatric care,
quality improvement, outreach and consultation, chart review, and
risk management.
Work closely with Risk Management to ensure full compliance
with safety protocols, insurance mandates, hazardous waste
disposal, and malpractice concerns.
Promote and develop best clinical practices to meet the mission
and vision of the Center and university whereby staff understand,
comply, and support the vision through the development,
interpretation, and execution of policies and procedures.
Maintain the Center’s healthcare accreditation.
Provide leadership in departmental strategic planning
activities, program review activities, and assessment of learning
outcomes.
Identify quality improvement opportunities, service
improvements, and emerging trends for clinical service
delivery.
Oversee medication dispensary and lab operations.
Oversee the selection and administration of the student health
insurance plan.
2.) Direct Patient Care
- Provides primary health care services within scope of practice
available through the Student Health Center ensuring that care is
appropriate to the age, culture, and individual needs of the
patient.
- Obtains health histories and performs physical exams.
- Diagnoses and manages acute and chronic health conditions in
partnership with the patient.
- Orders, conducts, and interprets diagnostic studies and lab
tests.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including
suturing, wound care, incision and drainage, splinting, casting,
biopsies, and cryotherapy.
- Prescribes and recommends pharmacological and
non-pharmacological therapies, including controlled medications, in
accordance with applicable laws.
- Follows standard charting procedures as determined by clinic
policy and participates in chart and peer review.
- Assures adequate follow-up.
- Teaches and counsels patients, as indicated.
- Promotes self-care through the provision of information,
counseling, and education.
- Teaches health promotion, wellness, and disease
prevention.
3.) Staff Management/Professional Development
- Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate direct reports.
- Actively engage in professional development activities and
encourage professional development of Center staff.
- Contribute to the overall efforts of the Division of Student
Affairs by establishing and maintaining partnerships with all areas
of the division and by participating in project teams, events, and
activities of the division. Encourage Center staff to participate
in campus activities.
4.) Consultation/Advocacy
- Coordinate campus medical response in health and safety
emergencies.
- Serve as a resource and consultant to the campus community on
issues related to student health and healthcare delivery.
- Serves on the university’s Communicable Infectious Disease
Response Team.
- Coordinate with campus partners including the Office of the
Dean of Students, Center for Well-Being and Psychological Services,
Housing and Residence Life, Academic Support and Access Center,
Risk Management, Enrollment Management, New Student and Family
Programs, Public Safety, Student Accounts, and other departments to
address students’ comprehensive health and wellness needs.
- Serve on Division of Student Affairs and University committees
including, but not limited to, the Care Team and Emergency
Preparedness Committee.
- Serve as liaison to Student Government; respond to requests
from student media in collaboration with University Communications
and Marketing.
5.) Other Duties as Assigned
- Serve on Divisional Committees and provide leadership presence
at university events such as Orientation, Commencement, Convocation
and Family Weekend as requested.
Supervisory Responsibility:
- This position reports directly to the Assistant Vice President
of Student Affairs and Dean of Students. Reporting directly to the
Interim Medical Director is the Associate Director for
Administrative Services, the Associate Medical Director, the
Administrative Coordinator, and the University Psychiatrist.
- The Interim Medical Director supervises the Associate Director
for Administrative Services and the Associate Medical Director, who
oversees compliance with District of Columbia and federal laws
related to medical staff credentialing, immunization requirements,
reporting of epidemics/contagious diseases, and other public health
matters, and represents the university to the DC Department of
Health. The Interim Medical Director indirectly supervises the
Administrative Coordinator’s configuration and management of the
electronic medical record system and ensures that appropriate
provisions for confidentiality and HIPAA compliance are in
place.
Competencies:
- Building and Supporting Teams.
- Championing Customer Needs.
- Developing Plans.
- Evaluating and Implementing Ideas.
- Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.
- Managing Talent.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Full-time
- 35 hours per week.
- Full presence interim position with occasional evening and
weekend hours.
Salary Range:
- $200,000.00 - $225,000.00 annually.
Required Education and Experience:
- M.D. or D.O.
- 8 - 10 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- 10+ years of relevant experience.
Travel Required:
- Occasional travel for professional development may be
required.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
- Licensed physician (M.D. or D.O.) or license-eligible in the
District of Columbia with unrestricted license to practice.
- Board-certified in internal medicine, family practice,
adolescent medicine, or pediatrics.
- Possess and maintain a valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
certificate and number to prescribe medication and controlled
substances.
- Substantive professional experience in clinical management,
quality improvement, and supervision.
- Demonstrated expertise developing and implementing
evidence-based programs to support healthcare delivery.
- Significant experience with FERPA and HIPAA compliance as well
as advocacy for student healthcare needs.
- Proven ability to respond effectively to healthcare
emergencies/epidemics and to work collaboratively with campus and
community responders.
- Must have knowledge of primary and psychiatric care systems
including best practice standards of care.
- Evidence of an effective leadership style and background
demonstrating success in working with clinical staff, students,
parents, administrators, faculty, and alumni.
- Ability to think strategically and proactively.
- Proven ability to work across organizational boundaries as an
effective member of a team.
- Significant experience managing staff and budgets and
experience supervising professional staff.
- Evidence of ability to plan and implement programs.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple,
competing priorities; demonstrated computer proficiency including
personal productivity software and electronic medical record
systems; strong analytical skills; and excellent communication
skills are required.
- Current knowledge of principles/practices of healthcare
delivery including regulatory requirements and accreditation
standards.
- Student service orientation with experience working with
diverse populations including international students, LGBTQIA+
students, students with disabilities, veterans, and non-traditional
students.
- Demonstrated skill in managing difficult situations involving
students, parents, staff, faculty, and community agencies.
- Must have highest standards of integrity and ethics in both
performance and behavior.
- Desire and appreciation for work in a diverse, fast-paced
office environment.
Other Duties:
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with
or without notice.
Benefits
AU offers a competitive benefits package.
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Other Details
- Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful
completion of a background check.
- Employees in staff positions at American University must
deliver their services to the university from either the District
of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the
university.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.
- American University is an
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