Medical Director - MD or DO license required
Community Medical Services
Date: 2 days ago
City: Dearborn Heights, MI
Contract type: Full time
Description
Shift: Monday - Friday 5 AM - 1PM
Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Medical Director responsible for the overall smooth operation of medical services provided by to the Community Medical Services site (or sites) that physician is assigned to. This includes 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.
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.
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.
Adheres to professional ethics and boundaries at all times.
Assists with dosing and medication services, when needed.
Requirements
Qualifications:
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
#DRPANP
About Community Medical Services
Community Medical Services (CMS) is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing services in the form of outpatient medication treatment and one-on-one and group counseling to those seeking help with their opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona with more than 60 treatment clinics in eleven states, CMS is dedicated to meeting the challenges presented by the growing opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking.
Our Commitment
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Other Conditions
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.%{{advertiserId}}% %%{{category}}%%
Shift: Monday - Friday 5 AM - 1PM
Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Medical Director responsible for the overall smooth operation of medical services provided by to the Community Medical Services site (or sites) that physician is assigned to. This includes 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.
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.
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.
Adheres to professional ethics and boundaries at all times.
Assists with dosing and medication services, when needed.
Requirements
Qualifications:
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
#DRPANP
About Community Medical Services
Community Medical Services (CMS) is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing services in the form of outpatient medication treatment and one-on-one and group counseling to those seeking help with their opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona with more than 60 treatment clinics in eleven states, CMS is dedicated to meeting the challenges presented by the growing opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking.
Our Commitment
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Other Conditions
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.%{{advertiserId}}% %%{{category}}%%
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