Dir,Medical Svcs/Physician/CNP

Position Title: Dir,Medical Svcs/Physician/CNP

Employee Classification: Dir,Medical Svcs/Physician/CNP

College/Division: Student Success & Enroll Management

Department: 523000-STUDENT HEALTH CENTER

Internal or External Search: External – Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Minimum $ 149,743.28 – Commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Summary: The American Academy of Family Physicians: https://www.aafpcareerlink.org/

American College Health Association: https://careers.acha.org/

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Classification Summary:

Responsible for the supervision of the practitioner staff and ancillary clinical staff (lab director, pharmacy manager and nurse supervisor) for the Student Health Center and oversees the provision of quality medical care. The Medical Director is the liaison between the practitioner staff and the Assistant Vice President for Student Health & Wellness.

Classification Standard Duties:

Responsible for the administrative oversight of the practitioner/ancillary staff (lab, pharmacy, nursing). Serve on university and peer review committees. Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions. Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency

Requirements: Required Education: MD or DO from an accredited school of medicine or Nurse Practitioner Required Experience: Minimum of 5 years of post-residency clinical practice for MD or 5 years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner and 3 years of supervisory experience; experience in college health or managing young adult patients preferred Equivalency :None; Required Certification/License: NM licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as an MD or DO or as a Nurse Practitioner (CNP, FNP or DNP) in the State of New Mexico

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care. Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements. Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise. Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage. Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise. ; SKILLS:Effective verbal and written communication skills.; ABILITIES:Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

ADMINISTRATION & SUPERVISION: 30%

Responsible for the hiring, training, credentialing/privileging, supervision, and evaluation of the practitioner staff and ancillary clinical staff (lab, pharmacy and nursing) for the Aggie Health & Wellness Center (AHWC) and oversees the provision of quality medical care.

Provides strategic direction for medical services with special attention to collegiate health trends and serves on multiple committees to include peer reviews, quality improvement, medical records, IRB, and CARE. The Director of Medical Services facilitates the Quality Improvement (QI) process, policy reviews and revisions. As a member of the AHWC leadership team, the director serves as the official medical liaison for the Aggie Health & Wellness Center and community, state, and federal agencies.

DIRECT CARE: 70%

Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.

Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.

Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.

Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact: Carol MacDonald-Parra, 575-646-3459, [email protected]

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is performed in an interior medical/clinical environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

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