A New York City health services network is currently seeking a licensed Physician to join their growing staff as their new Medical Director of Quality. In this role, the Medical Director of Quality will be responsible for ensuring that the principles of highest quality and safest levels of care are integrated into all areas and acting as subject matter expert in the full range of Quality and Safety programs.
About the Opportunity:
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, Standard business hours
- Setting: FQHC
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and drive the culture of quality and safety, compliance, prevention of quality and safety issues and improvement initiatives
- Ensure strategic direction, delivery and oversight of the Internal Process Compliance function
- Provide clinical guidance and leadership for Patient-Centered Medical Home certification
- Directly responsible for day-to-day needs of the CMO office to address quality and safety, safety and operational needs
Qualifications:
- New York State License
- BC in Family and/or Internal Medicine
- Quality and Safety Assurance, Regulatory, Operations, and Project Management experience
- Knowledge of CQI and PDSA-type Quality and Safety Improvement structure
- Experience working with community-based providers
- Knowledge of reimbursement and regulations related to FQHCs and ambulatory care
Desired Skills:
- 5+ years of experience
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
- Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)
- Six Sigma – Blackbelt certification
- LEAN Management certification
- Experience in Quality and Safety Improvement methodologies
