Network Control Center Director directs activities of the network control function of the organization. Determines quality levels for network transmission and performance and ensures levels are met. Being a Network Control Center Director requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to top management. The Network Control Center Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Network Control Center Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Organizational Description
The Community Health Center Network (CHCN), sister organization to the Alameda Health Consortium, is made up of the eight federally qualified community health centers in Alameda County. CHCN functions as the managed care services organization (MSO) for our health centers, contracting with the Alameda Alliance for Health. In order to help our health centers meet their missions of providing the best possible care to their communities, we also provide a broad range of training, technical assistance, quality improvement, information technology, and data analytic services.
Position Title: Per Diem Medical Director
Department: Clinical Department
Reports To: Chief Medical Officer
Classification: Non-Exempt
Status: Per Diem
POSITION SUMMARY
The Per Diem Medical Director (PDMD) is a member of the medical team, focused on utilization management (UM), reviewing authorization requests for services provided to members in our network. Depending upon experience, availability and need, the PDMD may provide care management, quality improvement, quality assurance review. They join a team of medical officers taking weekend call and evening support as available.
They support the outpatient team with UM reviews, referrals for basic case management, and consulting on complex authorizations for medical necessity. For the inpatient team, they consult with UM nurses on the medical necessity of concurrent review, support the care management plan of patients, and assist with discharge planning as needed.
For both teams, the PDMD integrates quality improvement efforts based on regulatory needs and internal efficiency efforts. The position is fully remote.
ESSENTIAL POSITION RESULTS
The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Employees may perform other duties as assigned. As a per diem position, the PDMD works as a team with the CMO and medical director for the responsibilities below based on available time and need.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Competencies
Education & Experience
General CHCN Roles
CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an inside environment.
The Community Health Center Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.