Director of Clinical Services

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

Clinical Director helps the CCO in assuring high quality patient care in all diagnostics, therapeutic and clinical services of rural integrated delivery system in accordance with the orders of the physician and total needs of the patient. Directs imaging, laboratory, respiratory therapy, and other clinical areas in accordance with organizational chart.

This job description is intended to identify some of the primary duties and responsibilities.  Mayers Memorial Hospital District reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this position description, at MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT’S sole and absolute discretion.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare administration, Hospital Administration,
Heath Care Quality, or similar master’s degree preferred.

Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Aptitude for resolving administrative issues and conflicts.
Knowledge of policies and regulations in the clinical field.
Ability to multi-task and interact with a wider variety of people on various and, at times, complicated issues and deadlines

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Competencies:

Professional behavior is demonstrated, both when on duty and as a representative of MMHD outside of normal work hours.
Ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively.
Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.
A positive working relationship with patients, visitors, and facility staff is demonstrated.
Organizational ability and time management is demonstrated.
Produces deliverable products on time, within budget with minimal direction.
Demonstrates the ability to compile and organize data using Microsoft Office Applications.  Ability to make appropriate recommendations or conclusions, given the data obtained.
Maintains an organized set of records, upon request, for the functions that are performed within the scope of this job.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to directors, managers, and coworkers.
Performs all assigned tasks accurately, to include proper spelling and grammar, reference materials, and minimal mathematical calculation.
Takes direction from others to include those employees of other departments with which he/she works on a temporary basis in accordance with the chain of command.
Maintains all information as confidential as appropriate, to include payroll, personnel information, and other information obtained during the course of performing job duties that is confidential.
Demonstrates ability to effectively use office machines in the performance of job functions.
Answers phone calls, assists public, and forwards appropriately if necessary and in a professional and friendly manner.
Other duties as assigned.

Specific Competencies:

In conjunction with department managers, hire employees to ensure each department is staffed with qualified personnel.
In conjunction with department managers, assumes responsibility for budgeting and resourcing.
Lead, manage, and develop the team of clinical department managers.
Understanding of electronic medical record and ability to extract data and reports to target areas for growth or improvement.
Assess employee performance and if necessary, discipline employees in a constructive manner.
Oversee the compliance with legal guidelines, policies, and quality standards.
Analyze and develop department schedules for efficient delivery of services.

Professional Requirements:

Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and professional.
Completes annual education requirements if applicable.
Maintains regulatory requirements.
Wears identification while on duty.
Attends annual evaluation and participates actively in this process.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time.
Attends all meetings as appropriate.
Exhibits the mission, ethics and goals of Mayers Memorial Hospital District in the performance of job duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary.
Is involved with personnel, visitors and government agencies, etc., when necessary.
Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel, clients and support agencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks and moves intermittently during working hours.
Able to lift 20 lbs.

*Extensive Full-time Employee benefit package (PTO, Paid sick time, holiday time off, 
Bereavement pay, jury duty, affordable health insurance for self or family, 401K, 
Cell phone discount, Obstetrics benefit plan, etc.) 

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING/TEMPORARY TRAVEL HOUSING ACCOMODATIONS! 

Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare administration, Hospital Administration, Heath Care Quality, or similar master’s degree preferred

Minimum Education and Experience