Medical Director, Health Services (On-site) (Merced)

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Location Merced

Full / Part Time Full Time

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Hiring Range

The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The salary range the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $220,700 - $276,000.

Job Closing Date

This posting will remain open until filled.

This is a 100% on-campus position.

About UC Merced

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and one of the youngest universities to be designated an R1 research university. With approximately 9,100 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced is a smaller, more intimate campus compared to its sister campuses, while equipped and staffed as a cutting edge, 21st century research institution. With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships and a growing community in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.

Ranked in the top 30 among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and #1 for social mobility by the Wall Street Journal, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide world class educational opportunities to dynamic and enterprising students in the Valley and throughout the state. In partnership with UC San Francisco, UC Merced has launched a rigorous medical education program that will supply the Valley with culturally competent providers dedicated to improving local access to quality care. The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and is accelerating the continued economic development of the region.

About the Job

Under the direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor / Executive Director of Student Health and Wellness, the Medical Director has primary responsibility for medical care at UCM Student Health Services. As the senior clinical leader and member of the senior administrative staff, the Medical Director promotes and assures quality clinical services across the student health facility and provides strategic direction. The Medical Director plans, develops, coordinates, and assesses the health service.

In addition to medical services, the Medical Director provides senior strategic leadership in the design, development, implementation, coordination, assessment, and continuous improvement of health-related programs and services for students. This includes collaborative efforts of medical, psychological and psychiatric services, providing health leadership on known and emerging issues relevant to the health, safety and well-being of students. The Medical Director also spends a portion of their time providing direct clinical care to patients.

As Medical Director, this position provides consultative support and supervision for the clinical staff, leadership in developing and implementing clinical policies and procedures, and is a member of the Student Health Services management team. The Medical Director supervises all career and per diem physicians, all career and per diem NP's and PA's, and the Clinical Nurse Manager and indirectly supervises nursing and medical assistant staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

DIRECT MEDICAL CARE AND CLINICAL SUPERVISION :

• Provide general and consultative medical care to students, consisting of diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness or injury.
• Establish and record medical history and exam, assessment, treatment, and prognosis in an electronic medical record system.
• Order and interpret lab tests, x-rays, and other diagnostic studies.
• Assume responsibility for assigned patients until care is transferred.
• Consult with and provide referrals to specialists, as necessary.
• Perform minor procedures, such as laceration repair, incision and drainage, removal of foreign bodies, toenail surgeries and excision or biopsy of minor lesions.
• Provide care in medical emergencies, including CPR, and administration of medications.
• Actively promote disease prevention and health promotion activities, including patient education activities on wellness, sexually transmitted diseases, mental health, and substance abuse.
• Provide leadership for the integrated care of students in need of behavioral health services.

CLINICAL SUPERVISION :

CLINICAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

Coordinate with the AVC for Student Health and Wellness, CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services), Ps