Medical Director - Physician - Corrections

Position Summary

This position is for Whatcom County Jail in Bellingham, WA. The chosen candidate will work 8 hrs/wk (one 8-hour shift).

• Must hold a current unrestricted license as a physician in the state of employment.
• Current DEA registration.
• Ability to obtain a DEA “X” number (as applicable).
• A valid CPR card, and be certified in a Board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in primary care with administrative experience in corrections and/or managed health care delivery preferred.
• Must possess strong written communication and verbal skills and have strong computer skills.

• Health Services Administrator (HSA), and Corporate Medical Director (CMD)/Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

• Must have the physical and mental capacity to work in an environment that may be less than pristine, as well as manage and maintain physical and mental health when encountering stressful situations.

• Use knowledge and expertise to ensure that processes and systems are followed appropriately according to policies and procedures, company performance, and accreditation standards.
• Work cohesively with the HSA, Medical Provider(s), Psychiatric Provider(s), Mental Health Director, and Social Services Director (when present) in the coordination of the health care delivery system, as well as other functions within the facility.
• Use all functions and applications of the EHR relevant to the position with no supervision. Coordinate with HSA and Corporate Office to ensure that all healthcare providers are appropriately trained in the EHR.
• Communicate effectively with clients, peers, and employees at all levels within the organization. Maintain clear lines of communication throughout issue-resolution processes.
• Demonstrate personal performance based on professional practice standards, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, and organizational criteria.
• Demonstrate professionalism by using objectivity, maintaining self-control when under pressure, separating professional from personal issues, displaying emotional maturity, maintaining a high degree of integrity, and promoting a positive work environment by setting an example.
• Participate in and lead when indicated all monthly, quarterly, and annual meetings as assigned and required in accordance with contract compliance.
• Relay critical information to the next level of management that may have a negative impact on client and/or vendor relations or patient care.
• Evaluate patients in a variety of settings, including the initial intake area, mental health care unit, medical clinics, chronic care clinics, emergency situations, housing units, medical housing areas, and segregation units.
• Coordinate, lead, and participate as indicated in educational and training activities related to medical care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staff.
• Cooperatively with the HSA, lead efforts to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of healthcare services, and assist in developing systems to ensure and monitor patient care and safety.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to refer for appropriate care, based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patient(s) served.
• Participate in a collaborative approach of patient management using the knowledge and clinical resources of the health care staff to provide the resolution of diagnostic and therapeutic problems and the implementation of effective solutions.
• Maintain overall clinical responsibility within the facility.
• Utilize appropriate resources, including the clinical support of the CMD/CMO, to resolve routine medical and clinical issues and performance improvement processes.
• Understand and ensure adherence to all clinically relevant contract terms, conditions and requirements. Provide feedback and plans to the client regarding any issues or variances regarding contract performance.
• Review all relevant Dashboards, Medication Review Lists, and Sick Call Lists daily to ensure all clinical needs are being met within the facilities.
• Provide direct and indirect basic…