Medical Director

WHO WE ARE :

Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is a not-for-profit organization providing more than 65,000 New Yorkers with primary and behavioral healthcare, dental, nutrition, wellness, and needed support services. Our network is made up of 14 federally qualified health centers throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan, along with a fleet of mobile vans that bring health services to underserved people in need throughout New York City. We provide judgment-free, high-quality healthcare, without regard to race, religion, orientation, gender identity, immigration status or ability to pay. We turn no one away.

POSITION SUMMARY :

This position is responsible for assuming leadership in clinical affairs at a particular CHN Center; supervises other providers at that Center and teams with the Center Director to manage medical operations at the Center

JOB FUNCTION :

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Reviews and interprets medical history data and continually updates this information as necessary.
• Works with Human Resources to periodically review the EHS policies & procedures.
• Oversees the complete and appropriate medical examination on all employees as outlined in the agency’s EHS Policies and Procedures Manual; this includes a physical examination for initial and annual assessments.
• Facilitates related services for health agency employees as appropriate with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.
• Interprets all laboratory data. Reviews and initials all abnormal laboratory reports; orders appropriate / additional laboratory tests and referrals or follows-up as indicated.
• Reviews all problem cases to determine course or management or treat referrals for consultation.
• Meets with EHS staff periodically to evaluate efficiency and quality of client services.
• Consults with the Vice President, Medical Affairs / Medical Director and Human Resources on a regular basis. Participates in monthly staff physician conferences, chaired by the Vice President / Medical Director, to discuss subjects of interest to staff physicians.
• Oversees the clinical operations of Employee Health Service.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

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