Associate Medical Director

Job Summary Reporting to the Medical Director, the Associate Medical Director provides clinical leadership and medical oversight for the University Health Center (UHC) and is a member of the Health Center Leadership Team.

The position is primarily responsible for clinical decision‑making, quality of care, patient safety, and the clinical oversight of medications and internal and external laboratory services.

It ensures healthcare delivery aligns with professional standards, evidence‑based practices, and all applicable regulatory requirements.

The Associate Medical Director advances illness prevention, wellness initiatives, and health education while maintaining oversight of clinical practices and performance.

The Associate Medical Director delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and serves as a clinical leader and resource for providers, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams.

In collaboration with the Medical Director and the Associate Director of Operations, this role supports operational efficiency, optimizes clinical workflows, advances quality improvement initiatives, and contributes to strategic planning to ensure the delivery of effective, timely, and student‑centered healthcare services.

Job Duties Directly oversee clinical decision‑making and the delivery of medical services at the University Health Center by establishing and monitoring evidence‑based standards of care, reviewing clinical practices, and guiding providers and nursing staff.

Conduct routine and targeted medical record and chart reviews to ensure accurate, complete, and timely documentation that supports efficient care delivery, sound clinical decision‑making, and patient safety.

Provide clinical oversight of medication management, including prescribing practices, formulary adherence, and medication safety, to ensure regulatory compliance and high‑quality patient care.

Serve as a clinical escalation resource for urgent or complex patient care issues, including designated after‑hours consultation, to ensure continuity of care and optimal student health outcomes.

Deliver clinical care to a diverse patient population, incorporating health equity principles and social determinants of health into medical decision‑making and treatment planning.

Provide direct clinical services within the scope of licensure, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow‑up care, and referrals.

Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Provide clinical oversight of internal and external laboratory services to ensure appropriate test ordering, result interpretation, documentation, and follow‑up care.

Collaborate with internal staff and external laboratory vendors to support quality standards, regulatory compliance, turnaround time expectations, and continuity of care.

Monitor compliance with federal, state, and institutional healthcare regulations and accreditation standards, including requirements related to medication storage, prescribing, administration, and documentation.

Lead structured peer review to assess the quality and effectiveness of clinical care, provide clinical guidance, mentoring, and performance feedback to providers and nursing staff, and recommend corrective actions.

Interpret and apply clinical policies, protocols, and medical standards in complex or ambiguous situations, escalating matters to the Medical Director as appropriate.

Oversee infection prevention and control practices within the Health Center, including communicable disease response, isolation guidance, and coordination with public health authorities.

Lead and support illness prevention strategies, wellness programming, and student health education initiatives aligned with public health best practices.

Contribute clinical expertise to strategic planning, committee work, and interdisciplinary initiatives related to student health, wellness, and university‑wide objectives.

Develop and oversee protocols for vaccine, immunization, and medication management in accordance with regulatory requirements and University policies, and provide clinical oversight of immunization practices.

Oversee and support CPR, Basic Life Support, and other required clinical competency training for providers, nursing staff, and clinical support personnel, ensuring current certifications and competencies.

Oversee and support clinical credentialing, privileging, and scope‑of‑practice determinations for licensed providers in collaboration with the Medical Director.

Perform all duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Experience, licensure, and other prerequisites required for the Associate Medical Director.

Education Required Must hold a Medical Doctor (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), or Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) degree from an accredited institution, with completion of an accredited post‑doctoral residency or advanced clinical training program appropriate to the role.

Experience Required Must have at least 5 years of progressive experience in a hospital or urgent care setting (or comparable ambulatory care such as college health).

Licensure/Certification Required Board‑certified M.D., D.O., or D.N.P.

License‑eligible to practice in the State of Maryland.

Current DEA, NPI, and CLIA registration.

Basic CPR and ACLS certification.

Current professional malpractice insurance.

Other Preferences for Consideration At least 5 years of progressive experience in a healthcare setting (hospital, urgent care, college health, etc.).

A minimum of 3 years of professional/supervisory experience in a clinical setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Advanced knowledge of primary care medicine, college health, and evidence‑based clinical practice standards.

Thorough understanding of scope‑of‑practice regulations for Nurse Practitioners and clinical support staff.

Knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, OSHA, CDC guidelines, and public health reporting requirements.

Familiarity with psychotropic medication management within collaborative care models.

Understanding of laboratory processes, quality assurance standards, and EMR documentation requirements.

Knowledge of risk management, incident reporting, and clinical quality improvement methodologies.

Awareness of higher education health systems and student‑centered healthcare delivery models.

Knowledge of culturally responsive healthcare practices and health equity principles when serving diverse patient populations.

Skills Strong clinical, diagnostic, and treatment skills across diverse patient populations.

Ability to provide culturally competent care that respects differences in race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic status, disability, religion, and other lived experiences.

Clinical supervision and mentoring skills for NPs and licensed support staff.

Effective decision‑making under pressure while maintaining patient safety priorities.

Quality assurance and clinical audit capabilities.

Proficiency in EMR systems (e.g., Point & Click) and clinical documentation oversight.

Strong communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration and conflict resolution.

Data interpretation and performance improvement skills.

Ability to balance clinical oversight with operational alignment.

Abilities Provide equitable, patient‑centered care in a diverse university setting.

Assess social determinants of health and incorporate them into clinical decision‑making.

Provide clinical leadership in a matrix reporting structure.

Enforce compliance standards while maintaining collaborative relationships.

Assess and mitigate clinical risk.

Guide staff through clinical disagreements with patient safety as the priority.

Respond effectively to urgent and emergent clinical situations. #J-18808-Ljbffr