Assistant Medical Director

Phoenix, AZ, United States

Posting Date

01/25/24 Application Deadline

Open Until Filled Pay Range

$201,500 - $295,500 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type

Unclassified Department

Public Health About the Position

Are you looking for a position that will take advantage of your medical training, clinical and public health experience, and knowledge of epidemiology? Your skills may be an excellent match for the Assistant Medical Director role with the Maricopa County Department of Public Health!

As the Assistant Medical Director, you will support the Medical Director/Chief Medical Officer in providing direction of clinical services within the Department of Public Health, including tuberculosis (TB), sexually transmitted diseases (STD), refugee services, Hansen's disease, and radiology. You will support community healthcare providers in ensuring the appropriate management of these diseases and support the education of healthcare providers and those in training regarding diseases of public health importance. This position also supports the Executive and Medical Directors in responding to media requests and providing clear and accurate public health messaging to healthcare providers and the community.

About Us

We are a team of professionals that provides independent and objective assessments designed to add value and improve the County's operations. We help the County accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. We produce an annual Internal Audit Department Performance Report with information about Internal Audit's performance, accomplishments, and results achieved during the fiscal year.

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose

Growth and stability since 1871

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts

Employee discounts for goods and services

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

Three or more years of clinical or medical epidemiology experience practicing at a federal, state, or local health department or other public clinical setting such as a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center or Veteran's Affairs healthcare setting.

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Completion of approved medical residency or fellowship training program

Board certification in medical or surgical specialty

A valid, unrestricted license to practice allopathic or osteopathic medicine in the State of Arizona must be attained within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment

We Also Value

Completion of the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) program

Master's degree in public health, epidemiology or related field

Accredited fellowship training and board certification in adult infectious diseases and/or pulmonology

Professional experience managing sexually transmitted diseases and tuberculosis investigations and outbreaks

Professional experience with infection control prevention

Professional experience at a state or local health department

Job Contributions

Support the Medical Director with the direction of clinical services within the Department of Public Health (TB, STD, adult immunization, refugee services, Hansen's disease, and radiology) and provide direct medical evaluations, consultation, and treatment of patients and ensure the provision of appropriate follow-up. Review recommendations for treatment of patients made by healthcare providers in the community and ensure appropriate course of action

Ensure the work of clinical staff providing services meets standards of and is aligned with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, other national healthcare practice standards, and MCDPH written healthcare management policies. Support the Medical Director with the direction of in-house quality assurance and peer review activities related to clinical services provided by the Community Health and Records Division staff

Actively monitor recommendations, guidance, and best practices published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, other national healthcare practice standards, and the Arizona Department of Health Services. Support the Medical Director with the development of and ensuring alignment with MCDPH written healthcare management policies and procedures accordingly

Consult with healthcare facilities, healthcare providers, and other public health partners about TB, STD, refugee services, Hansen's disease, and radiology and ensure consultations provided by other clinical staff are aligned with guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, other national healthcare practice standards, and MCDPH written healthcare management policies

Supervise and serve as a preceptor for healthcare workers in training. Support the Medical Director and other MCDPH staff with developing and updating training curriculums. Prepare and deliver presentations for the education and training of health professionals, public health staff, Health and Human Services Constellation staff, first responders, partner agencies, community organizations, members of the healthcare community, and the general public

On a rotational basis, serve as the physician on-call to receive high-priority public health reports during night, weekend, and holiday hours and provide medical or infection control guidance to healthcare providers. Train and serve as backup to other clinical on-call staff regarding clinical management of TB, STD, refugee services, and Hansen's disease, including prescribing treatment, post-exposure prophylaxis, and other medical interventions to control the spread of communicable diseases, toxins, and radiation

Act as medical spokesperson for the Community Health and Records Division and respond to requests for expertise from the medical community, other governmental agencies, and the media. Respond to all public health emergencies incidents of public health significance as assigned

Working Conditions

This position is primarily office-based, with extensive computer work using various moderately complex databases

This position will oversee clinical staff at satellite locations and must be willing to travel to other MCDPH satellite locations

Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire

Valid BLS for healthcare providers' certification is required within 90 days of hire

Ability to work under stressful conditions related to death and disease

Strict adherence to confidentiality policies is required

Will be assigned to on-call coverage on a rotational basis and may be subject to working non-standard hours or days based on need

Must be able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available as directed in the event of a public health emergency

Within one month of hire, all employees are required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (Whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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