Assistant Medical Director
Name: Mercy Clinic of Fort Worth
State: TX
City: Fort Worth
Area: Urban
Number of Locations: 1
Model: Free or Charitable
Year Founded: 2013
Overview
Mercy Clinic offers free spiritual, medical, and dental care to the unserved in three zip codes in Fort Worth. We are a volunteer driven organization with a small number of full and part time employees. Together we serve almost 2000 unduplicated patients annually. We are growing and are increasing our staffing support structure to enable us to care and pray for even more members of our community.
Mission & Passions
Our Mission
“He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” Matthew 9:36
Our Clinic exists to share the message of Christ through medical care to an unserved community. Prayer is offered to every patient and follow-up one on one spiritual care is provided upon request. Providers and the facility are prayed over daily.
Job Info
Job Title: Assistant Medical Director (part Time)
Job Description
The Assistant Medical Director will be responsible for working with the Volunteer Medical Director in all duties delegated or shared by the Volunteer Medical Director. The purpose is oversight of medical/dental care provided by Mercy Clinic.
Patient Care & Documentation
Provide clinical evaluation of nursing and lab personnel employed by the clinic.
Provide input in selection, disciplinary action and termination decisions of clinical volunteers.
Review clinic written policies and makes recommendations for revision annually in conjunction with the Patient Care Committee
Assist in directing medical care activities for Mercy Clinic
Organize and submit patient data for referral to outside organizations
Provide direct medical care and consultation to the patients of Mercy Clinic weekly
Assist with annual program evaluation and chart audit
Work cooperatively with the Mercy Clinic administration in providing clear medical record documentation
Review all laboratory reports and insure any indicated follow up
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Medical Director or Executive Director
Volunteer Providers
Schedule volunteer providers to cover clinical hours
Assist Mercy Clinic team in determining volunteer provider needs for sustainability and growth
Facilitate volunteer provider recruitment
Coordinate training for new volunteer providers on Mercy Clinic practices and procedures
Identify and serve on Associations or Community Committees that will grow the presence of Mercy Clinic
Oversee accreditation of volunteer providers
Patient Care Committee
Act as liaison between Mercy Clinic Staff and Patient Care Committee
Serve on the Patient Assistance Fund sub-committee
Qualifications, Skills, Education
Qualifications
MD, DO, PA, or NP
5 + years of experience as a medical provider in an outpatient setting
Fluency in utilizing electronic medical records
Will champion Mercy Clinic’s statement of faith and Mercy Clinic’s HR policies and be known as an active follower of Christ team.
Key Characteristics/Traits
Collaborative leader
Ability to work congenially and productively with staff, clients and volunteers
Resourceful and resource seeking
Personal accountability
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and situations concurrently
Deadline oriented
Rigorous attention to detail
