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NOTE TO APPLICANT: Please submit your resume and cover letter along with your application. You may submit both documents as one attachment in the My Experience section of the application under the "resume/CV" upload section, or as separate attachments. Once you submit your application, you will not be able to attach additional documents.Job Description:Application Procedure and Timeline TCCS has partnered with Keeling and Associates, LLC (K&A) in this search process. Applications should include a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae and must be sent, preferably in PDF format, to recruiting@KeelingAssociates.com. The subject line of the email should read“TCCS Director SHS.” A confidential review of applicants is ongoing and will continue until an appointment is made.Confidential inquiries and nominations should be addressed to Dr. Jan Walbert, Vice President and Senior Consultant for Executive Search, Keeling & Associates, at jwalbert@KeelingAssociates.com.Job DescriptionThe Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) is seeking applications and nominations for the position of Director of Student Health Services. This is an important leadership role requiring a dynamic, collaborative, and experienced physician to provide excellent clinical and administrative direction for TCCS Student Health Services. The Director will oversee a multidisciplinary and student-oriented staff dedicated to delivering high quality, efficient, and culturally competent programming and services to meet the health and wellness needs of all students at The Claremont Colleges.The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) is the shared services organization supporting a highly regarded cluster of seven independent colleges known as The Claremont Colleges located in Southern California. TCCS is committed to offering a work environment that is supportive, collaborative, accountable and enjoyable. TCCS offers generous time off benefits, employer-paid retirement contributions, tuition remission benefits and professional development opportunities. This is a year-round position with breaks based on the academic calendar.Successful candidates will have a strong record of blended clinical and medical administrative experience, evidence of innovation in service delivery, and knowledge of public health and wellness related issues affecting universities and their student populations. Candidates must have demonstrated the ability to develop and implement strategic objectives, motivate and develop medical, clinical, and administrative staff, effectively manage budgets and resources, and cultivate strong collaborative relationships with Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services and other key constituent groups. In addition, candidates should have a demonstrated ability to work well with a globally diverse student body and the understanding of a complex healthcare market place as exists in Southern California.Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Director of Student Health Services (SHS)provides strategic direction, leadership, and oversight of all medical administration and clinical care, including supervision of all clinical protocols and procedures at TCCS. This position also provides direct outpatient primary medical care to students. Responsibilities of this position are approximately 50% clinical and 50% administrative.Essential Functions:Clinical Supervision Responsibilities (30%)
Supervise and direct all clinical staff in adhering to clinical protocols and procedures
Ensure protocols and procedures are in compliance with medical practices and appropriate laws, rules, and regulations
Annually review clinical protocols prior to final approval by the clinical staff
Perform annual chart reviews for the nurse practitioners
Supervise nurse practitioner dispensing practices
Develop in-service programs on protocols and procedures for the clinical staff
Supervise the radiography unit
Supervise the laboratory (CLIA-waived tests)
Supervise the Keck Graduate Institute School of Pharmacy Faculty and Student Program
Oversee the SHS Wellness Room at Pomona College
Perform bi-annual performance evaluations for the clinical staff
Clinical Responsibilities (50%)
Evaluate, examine, diagnose, and make recommendations for treatment of acute and chronic medical illnesses and minor surgeries
Perform minor surgical procedures including suturing lacerations, removing foreign bodies, wart treatment, and other procedures as required
Provide comprehensive women’s health services including gynecological examinations, cervical and breast cancer screening, contraceptive methods, pregnancy testing, and STI evaluation
Educate students regarding their illnesses, preventive health care, and other subjects as requested
Make appropriate referrals for hospitalization or subspecialty care in the community
Review medical records and laboratory studies
Request appropriate X-rays
Perform entrance, athletic, pre-matriculation, employment, and study abroad physical examinations and make recommendations regarding travel immunizations
Provide on-call phone service for students 24 hours a day/7 days a week per on-call rotation schedule (approximately 5-7 weeks per year), documenting all concerns, symptoms, telephone advice, and disposition in patients’ charts.
Attend weekly staff meetings
Work in conjunction with Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services staff in management of students with eating disorders and other mental health issues
Work in conjunction with Health Education Outreach office by providing information on health related issues
Participate in Quality Assurance/Improvement programs for Student Health Services
Review and update patient educational materials
Serve as liaison with campus athletic departments, student residential life departments, other community health care providers and outside agencies
Participate in professional development opportunities and in-service training
Administrative Responsibilities (20%)
Participate in The Claremont Colleges Services /Student Health Services strategic planning
Attend inter-department, inter-collegial meetings/committees as requested
Work in collaboration with Student Health and Counseling Services projects
Work with the VPSA and the Business Operations Associate Director in personnel decisions and financial expenditures regarding daily operations
Required Education:
Medical degree from an accredited medical school
California Medical License, current CPR training, and continuing medical education classes
Preferred Education:
Board Certified in a primary care specialty
Required Experience:
Residency training in a primary care specialty (i.e. Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine)
Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience of professional staff
Demonstrated success in clinical administration, including staff management
Experience working with diverse staff and demonstrated cultural competence
Preferred Experience:
Electronic Health Records experience
Experience with use of electronic patient management systems
Required Knowledge and Critical Skills:
Awareness of and sensitivity to racial, cultural, religious, gender, and sexual orientation diversity.
Excellent communications skills, oral, written and digital, including the ability to convey clinical information in accessible terms to a variety of audiences
Understanding of young adult contemporary healthcare issues and the skills to work effectively with a college-age population, international students, faculty and staff
High emotional intelligence and humility, and a commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards
Commitment to quality improvement in practice including measurement, data analytics and evidence-based medicine
Embracing of innovative approaches to advance healthcare delivery and practice
Work Schedule:The regular hours for this full time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. Holiday, weekend and evening work hours may be required. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the organization or business unit. Hours may vary due to the needs of the Consortium or the Student Health and Counseling Services; punctuality and regular attendance are expected to ensure the successful operation of Student Health Services
Benefits are determined by the number of hours worked.ADA/OSHA:This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The Claremont Colleges Services expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).ADA/OSHA:This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The Claremont Colleges Services expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).Disclaimer:This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, The Claremont Colleges Services will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.Equal Opportunity Employer:TCCS is an equal opportunity employer. TCCS managers make employment decisions on the basis of merit, with the aim to have the best available person in every job. TCCS prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin or ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), military or veteran status, and status with regard to public assistance, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. TCCS also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.
Posted 30+ Days Ago
Full time
REQ-111
Job Posting Title: Director of Student Health Services
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