Site Medical Lead, Westshore Urgent and Primary Care Centre (100-2227)
About the role
Site Medical Lead, Westshore Urgent and Primary Care Centre (100-2227)
The Site Medical Lead is a co-leadership position with operational and decision-making responsibilities. With the UPCC Manager co-lead, the Medical Lead works with the primary care providers (PCPs) and other staff to support the delivery of quality team-based primary care in a team-based and extended-hours model. This position reports to the Medical Director of South Island UPCCs.
Main responsibilities:
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Leadership: Maintains a consistent site presence and liaises regularly with the UPCC Manager. Co-leads regular staff meetings to build and maintain an effective team. Participates in cross-site UPCC leadership and MD meetings. Manages any concerns relating to the professional conduct and performance of medical staff, with support of senior leaders and the Enhanced Medical Staff Support team as required. Supports opportunities for medical learners where possible.
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Operations & Quality: Engages PCPs and staff in continuous quality improvement of service delivery. Provides oversight of site-level administrative procedures to ensure standards of appropriate continuity and results management. This includes compliance with the professional standards of the BC College of Physicians and Surgeons, as they pertain to clinic operations. Responsible for site-level recruitment including onboarding. Provides oversight for PCP scheduling and invoicing.
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Change Management: Acts as change management champion to engage and support PCPs and staff through change including quality improvement.
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Informatics: Leads team activities that advance technology and data use to improve service delivery using the EMR.
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Planning: Assesses, monitors, and anticipates team resource needs and works with medical leaders and administrative leaders to prioritize these needs within available resources.
Community Information:
Just 20 kilometers west of Victoria, the West Shore includes Langford, Colwood, Metchosin and the Highlands. This fast-growing community offers a variety of housing and commercial centres as well as ample recreation opportunities.
Job Types
Medical Leadership
Department
Primary Care
Facility/Site
Westshore Urgent and Primary Care Centre
City
Victoria
Contact
Harjinder Conway
Medical Staff Recruiter
medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca
Remuneration
Medical Administration Contract
Education, Training and Experience
- Practicing Physician at the UPCC (minimum 0.3 FTE)
- Full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
- CCFP certification
Job Status
Part-Time
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
Site Medical Lead, Westshore Urgent and Primary Care Centre (100-2227)
About the role
Site Medical Lead, Westshore Urgent and Primary Care Centre (100-2227)
The Site Medical Lead is a co-leadership position with operational and decision-making responsibilities. With the UPCC Manager co-lead, the Medical Lead works with the primary care providers (PCPs) and other staff to support the delivery of quality team-based primary care in a team-based and extended-hours model. This position reports to the Medical Director of South Island UPCCs.
Main responsibilities:
-
Leadership: Maintains a consistent site presence and liaises regularly with the UPCC Manager. Co-leads regular staff meetings to build and maintain an effective team. Participates in cross-site UPCC leadership and MD meetings. Manages any concerns relating to the professional conduct and performance of medical staff, with support of senior leaders and the Enhanced Medical Staff Support team as required. Supports opportunities for medical learners where possible.
-
Operations & Quality: Engages PCPs and staff in continuous quality improvement of service delivery. Provides oversight of site-level administrative procedures to ensure standards of appropriate continuity and results management. This includes compliance with the professional standards of the BC College of Physicians and Surgeons, as they pertain to clinic operations. Responsible for site-level recruitment including onboarding. Provides oversight for PCP scheduling and invoicing.
-
Change Management: Acts as change management champion to engage and support PCPs and staff through change including quality improvement.
-
Informatics: Leads team activities that advance technology and data use to improve service delivery using the EMR.
-
Planning: Assesses, monitors, and anticipates team resource needs and works with medical leaders and administrative leaders to prioritize these needs within available resources.
Community Information:
Just 20 kilometers west of Victoria, the West Shore includes Langford, Colwood, Metchosin and the Highlands. This fast-growing community offers a variety of housing and commercial centres as well as ample recreation opportunities.
Job Types
Medical Leadership
Department
Primary Care
Facility/Site
Westshore Urgent and Primary Care Centre
City
Victoria
Contact
Harjinder Conway
Medical Staff Recruiter
medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca
Remuneration
Medical Administration Contract
Education, Training and Experience
- Practicing Physician at the UPCC (minimum 0.3 FTE)
- Full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
- CCFP certification
Job Status
Part-Time
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.