Medical Director

Location

Ohio | United States

Job description

Shift: Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Kettering clinic (2 days a week), and 5:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the West Chester clinic (3 days a week).

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Medical Director r esponsible for the overall smooth operation of medical services provided at Community Medical Services' West Chester Township and Kettering sites. This includes collaboration with the Medical Advisory Board and general oversight of medical staff to ensure compliance with state, federal, and local regulations. Medical staff includes nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. The Medical Director is responsible for the ongoing treatment of patients including signing or countersigning medical orders, treatment plans, and documentation as required.

As you join our mission to help those suffering from substance use disorders reclaim their lives, expect to thrive in a comfortable, welcoming, and fun environment where you are valued for the work you do, championed by passionate leaders, and equipped with the tools and ongoing training you need to achieve your goals. 

Along the way, we’ll invest in your well-being through a benefits package that includes:

• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
• 401K retirement plan with match
• Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%
• Employee assistance program to support your mental health and wellness
• Ongoing professional development 

Position Summary:

• Practices within CMS’s standard of care, as determined by the Chief Medical Officer and outlined in the CMS Policy Manual.
• Evaluates and performs comprehensive patient evaluations and follow ups; orders medication, monitors patient response, adjusts as indicated.
• Maintains state-regulated clinic hours at both the West Chester Township and Kettering clinics, M-F.
• Participates in an on-call rotation on Saturdays to support CMS nurses during clinic hours.
• Reviews state-specific prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) database and documents findings in case notes at each patient encounter and as required by applicable regulations.
• Reviews drug screen results, determines appropriateness for confirmation testing, and interprets serology results.
• Explains treatment and test results with patients.
• Completes referrals and consultations to ensure continuum of care and wholistic patient care.
• Provides patient education regarding MAT, OUD, prevention of communicable disease, and other health-related topics pertinent to individuals substance use disorders.
• Completes clinical documentation on the same day as the encounter in the client’s electronic health record (EHR).
• Ensures all documentation is complete, appropriate, and adherent to CMS policy requirements.
• Provides emergency triage to patients in distress, including the administration of naloxone.
• Maintains schedule of appointments with efficient use of time and is present in the clinic during all assigned hours; is available on-call, if necessary.
• Adheres to professional ethics and boundaries at all times.
• Assists with dosing and medication services, when needed.

• Licensed as a MD or DO in the state in the state(s) of employment
• Unrestricted DEA license
• 1+ years of experience as a physician in substance use treatment or related behavioral health setting preferred
• Clinical experience in substance abuse rehabilitation and Opioid treatment preferred
• Basic to intermediate computer knowledge, including ability to navigate in electronic health records
• Problem solving, conflict resolution, and strong customer service skills
• Passion, humility, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Strong team player comfortable working in a fast-paced setting

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