Medical Director

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

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The Corrections Site Medical Director at Albany County Correctional Facility responsible for overseeing the provision of medical services to inmate patients of the assigned facility consistent with current CFG clinical guidelines and community standards of care. He / She provides the overall supervision for clinical services at the assigned site while managing and evaluating the medical program activities based on the company goals, objectives, and philosophy according to industry standards and contractual obligations. The Site Medical Director manages primary and consultative services, collaborates with subspecialists, and interfaces with hospital providers to assure timely and appropriate care for inmate patients. The Site Medical Director provides continuous quality control of health services through education, service audits, and studies. The Site Medical Director will also function as liaison between correctional officials, public agencies, and the company as part of this role. The Site Medical Director collaborates with the Health Services Administrator to ensure effective inmate patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes, while maintaining the established guidelines and fiscal responsibility.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.
• Keeps patient information confidential and respects patient’s right to privacy.(HIPPA)
• Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of inmate patients and staff, and philosophically committed to the objectives of the facility.
• Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation, and prevention.
• Supervises the Medical Unit in facilitating health care in the detention facility.
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.
• Attends all CFG Health Systems related meetings.
• Evaluates and approves local infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
• Completes required orientation and trainings directed by facility.
• Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment.
• Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol.
• Adheres to PREA regulations.
• Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES