Medical Director

 

Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood (MBPP) is a non-profit family planning agency and a leader in sexual and reproductive healthcare, advocacy, and education in the state of Washington. We provide high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for people in 3 health centers in Northwest Washington.

 

At MBPP, care is much more than the services we provide; it's the way we approach our world.  We care with respect and are passionate about helping people lead healthy lives.  MBPP also provides the opportunity to contribute to a powerful mission and perform meaningful work. This means a commitment to providing the absolute best in patient care and education. Our exceptional staff drives our mission forward by upholding our acclaimed customer service & confidentiality standards, and working to create a safe, judgment-free space for anyone seeking Planned Parenthood services. As an organization, we are focused on equity, diversity and inclusion.  We believe our employees should reflect the diversity of the populations we serve, including racial and ethnic diversity. We strongly encourage all persons to apply, including people of color and members of the LGBTQ community.

The Medical Director is responsible for delivering direct patient care including procedural abortion, pregnancy complication management, LEEP, higher complexity gynecology case management, providing oversight and quality assurance for health care services, implementing and updating medical policies and protocols in compliance with all regulatory bodies, mentoring and training providers, and assuring productivity standards are met. The Medical Director will be an active participant on the Leadership Team. 

Essential Clinical Duties

• Provides non-discriminatory medical service to all patients regardless of race, color, creed, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or HIV status in accordance with Medical Standard & Guidelines (MS&G) and Title X regulations.
Acts as Program Director for the following service areas:
• Laboratory Director, assuring all regulatory rules and regulations are adhered to.
• Pharmaceutical Director, assuring all regulatory rules and regulations are adhered to.
• Program Director for abortion services and performs procedural and medication abortions. Performs gross examination of tissue post-surgery.
• Program Director for ultrasound services, assuring all regulations and clinical compliance guidelines are adhered to.
• Program Director for Colposcopy and LEEP as well as performs these services in accordance with PPFA MS&G.
• Program Director for breast, behavioral health, gynecologic, basic infertility, menopause, pregnancy complication, limited primary care, reproductive health condition, sedation, and sexual dysfunction services.
• Program Director for Contraceptive services.
• Program Director for Vasectomy services.

Essential Administrative Duties

• Works with the Human Resources and Clinical Operations Manager to organize and implement the orientation and training of medical providers and medical support staff. 
• Trains, monitors, and evaluates the performance of providers and medical support staff, assuring practices are consistent with the highest care standards.
• Assures clinical compliance with governmental requirements, industry regulations, grantor guidelines and PPFA standards and guidelines. 
• Complies with MBPP, PPFA, HIPAA, and all Federal and State regulations applicable to job (e.g. OSHA, CLIA, WISHA).
• Assures adherence to infection and exposure control procedures in the performance of duties.
• Assures that follow up for abnormal results and referrals are managed per MS&Gs.
• Works with Clinical Operations Manager to assure productivity standards are met; provides coaching to providers and/or corrective action when necessary.
• Participates in, develops, and leads select health center staff trainings, including, but not limited to:  PPFA, state, and regulatory agency training requirements and Consortium of Abortion Providers (CAPS).
• Provides guidance, clinical support, consultation and direction to medical providers and medical support staff on more difficult and unusual cases.
• Routinely participates in clinical quality improvement and risk management activities including audits and complication monitoring. Identifies, implements, and evaluates quality improvement plans in collaboration with the Director of QRM and Clinical Quality Improvement Team. Prepares and presents complications data and a summary of clinical quality improvement and risk management activities to the Board of Directors on no less than an annual basis.
• Is an active participant in the affiliate Quality and Risk Management Committee and Leadership Incident Response Team. Assists with incident response and management as requested by clinical and leadership staff.
• Maintains professional affiliations, attends appropriate conferences and meetings to keep current in local and national health care trends and developments. 
• Assists with the interviewing of medical staff candidates, as requested.
• Participates in the routine review and update of all clinical policies, procedures, and manuals, including the PPFA Medical Standards and Guidelines. Works with the Clinical Quality Improvement Team to identify, prioritize, develop, and implement updates to clinical management guidelines and service offerings. Assists the clinical team in interpreting, applying, and following all policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Serves as liaison with other PPFA Medical Directors, with other care providers, and institutions in our service region.
• Assists management in development and implementation of strategic long- and short-range plans and goals and new service opportunities.
• Works with management team in forecasting budgetary needs and ensuring financial stability of clinics.
• Responds to requests for consult from clinical staff during and outside regular work hours.
• Participates in routine and ad hoc audits of clinical services by external regulatory agencies, such as PPFA, CLIA, Washington State Sexual and Reproductive Health Program, etc.
• Participates in regular affiliate Leadership Team meetings, providing primary representation of clinical service delivery.
• Responsible for communicating positively and holds self and team members accountable; does not participate in destructive gossip and works to increase team spirit.
• Reads agency email daily and responds appropriately.
• Abides by all MBPP policies and procedures regarding patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctorate (M.D. or D.O), successful completion of residency program in Family Medicine or Obstetrics/Gynecology.
• Board certified in Family Medicine or OB/GYN, or Board eligible (completing board certification within 12 months of employment).
• Current WA State Physician and Surgeon License.
• Ability to obtain hospital privileges with at least one major and central hospital within our service regions.
• Flexibility in work schedule is required, including working early morning, evenings, and Saturdays at any of MBPP's locations as assigned.
• Must have a valid driver's license and insurance with the ability to travel as needed to affiliate sites and for affiliate business.
• Successful completion of criminal background check.
• Support of the mission and philosophy of Planned Parenthood.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of theory, practices and regulations to provide and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of infection control, universal precautions, safety, and patient confidentiality guidelines.
• Knowledge of medical charting.
• Knowledge of family planning and reproductive health topics.
• Skill in applying the principles, methods and techniques to provide on-going patient care.
• Skill in taking medical histories, assessing medical conditions, and interpreting findings.
• Ability to interpret and apply quality control standards, guidelines and procedures.
• Skill in triaging patient calls for acuity.
• Ability to prioritize work appropriately.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work in fast paced, stressful, and dynamic environment. 
• Ability to maintain strict patient confidentiality.
• Ability to respond quickly in an emergency.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate clearly in English.
• Ability to communicate knowledge of profession in caring, substantive manner.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Requires hand-eye coordination; finger dexterity, corrected visual acuity and a combination of sitting, standing, climbing, stooping, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling; carrying, pushing, pulling lifting moderately heavy objects and materials of 20-30 pounds; may occasionally be required to exert heavy physical effort involving heavier objects and materials up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Exposure to routine office conditions as well as adverse environmental conditions such as dust, temperature and noise extremes, running, odors, wetness, and vibrations. May be exposed to blood borne pathogens (BBP) and/or other infectious materials (OPIM) in the health center environment.
• Variable hours to include some evenings and weekends. 

Benefits

• Collaborative & engaged team environment
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Income Protection benefits with minimal cost-share for part-time employees
• Generous PTO starting at 27 days/year (will be prorated for part-time)
• 10 Paid Holidays (will be prorated for part-time)
• 403(b) Employer Match
• Flexible 4/10 schedule
• Annual CME Benefits
• Alternative transportation incentives
• Wellness Program

Salary & Status

• This is a part-time position for 24hrs/wk
• Competitive salary ranging from $140-$160/hour depending on experience
• Relocation bonus

$140 - $160 an hour

 

Being part of the MBPP team means providing all Washingtonians with the opportunity to move through their sexual and reproductive lives as safely, confidently, and healthily as possible. In addition, we offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits. Our benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, income protection (w/o cost share for full time employees), 10 holidays, starting with 20 paid time off days/year, and much more!

MBPP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and seeks to recruit persons of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to fostering a workplace culture inclusive of people with respect to their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans' status, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. MBPP is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.