Engineering assistant [h1.location_city]

JOB SUMMARY : Performs direct patient care in the medical office setting under the supervision of the Medical Director. Assures the adequacy and appropriateness of medical care provided to patients.

Note : All medical staff will be privileged and credentialed according to the rules and regulations of CSVS. The medical staff of each department or service is responsible for peer review activities to promote continuous improvement of the quality of patient care provided by the medical staff in all departments of CSVS.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Directs and coordinates medical care at the medical office.
• Serves as a clinical director and medical practitioner for the medical office.
• Provides clinical supervision for medical office staff : physicians, nurses, physician assistants, etc.
• Participates in administrative decision making, establishes policies, procedures and guidelines designed to ensure the provision of adequate, comprehensive care across all specialties.
• Develops, revises, and implements policies and procedures for patient care, infection prevention and control, quality management and patients' rights.
• Understands and ensures compliance with the medical offices policies and procedures for safety, infection prevention and control, hazardous materials, and waste, etc.
• Communicates with the medical staff regarding policies, standards, and specific patient problems.
• Serves as a member of the organized medical staff, attends medical staff meetings, and ensures adherence to the medical staff bylaws and rules and regulations.
• Participates in the development and implementation of educational programs for staff and the community.
• Provides recommendations to CEO regarding capital expenditures for equipment and the facility.
• Able to evaluate medical services provided by the medical office and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Available for consultation for clinical staff.
• Knowledgeable of social, regulatory, political, and economic factors that relates to patient care services.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Advises CEO concerning the adequacy and appropriateness of the medical offices scope of services for patients, its professional and support staff, and its medical equipment.
• Monitors and evaluates the quality and appropriateness of medical services as an integral part of the overall quality management program.
• Provides medical leadership for research and development activities in patient care.
• Articulates the medical practices mission to the community.

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

Please note that this job description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

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