Staff Physician / QI Medical Director - University of California, Irvine

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

Core Organizational Functions:

ACCOUNTABILITY: Responsible for the achievements and success of UCI FQHC. Follows through and meets commitments; accountable for own actions and supportive of colleagues; presents self in appearance and actions in a manner that conveys professionalism and pride in area of responsibility projects a positive presence and ensures that work related or personal frustrations are kept separate from patient care and professional activities; takes responsibility for problems and solutions; follows existing policies and procedures.

EXCELLENCE: Committed to achieving the highest level of excellence in patient care, discovery and education. Demonstrates pride; practices humility; embraces greatness; encourages and praises others for work well done; learns to grow developing self and others personally and professionally; is accurate and strives for excellence; creates a positive and productive work climate.

INNOVATION: Seeks ideas and approaches that can change the way the world discovers, teaches and heals. Approaches work creatively and continuously looks for new and flexible ways to solve problems; encourages and implements ideas to improve safety, customer service and operational performance; works to create efficient and effective systems so that time is not spent repeating and fixing problems; initiates and supports change.

INTEGRITY: Tells the truth and strives to earn the trust of those around us. Takes pride in their work, being honest and accountable in their words and actions; meets or exceeds department defined service expectations; makes the right decision in the best interest of UCI FQHC.

RESPECT: Foster an environment of mutual respect and trust among ourselves and with all whom we serve Is always compassionate and empathetic for both patients and team members; makes eye contact, smiles and or greets every individual using the individual's name, if known; treats all guests and co-workers with the utmost respect, dignity, courtesy and respects their confidentiality; arrives to meetings on time; keeps personal conversations with other employees offstage, out of earshot of patients and visitors.

The incumbent in collaboration with Executive Medical Director (EMD) of the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), will direct, coordinate, and implement the QI Program for the Federally Qualified Health Center. UCI FQHC QIPI Director is identified and selected by the EMD. The incumbent will include the collect, manage, and analyze FQHC quality data and prepare quality reports for review. Incumbent will have practical knowledge and skills in Continuous Quality Improvement, including analysis and interpretation of data using computer-based disease registries or similar data collection systems is essential. The incumbent reports directly to the EMD. The incumbent will serve as the Anaheim Medical Director and support the family medicine division of the FQHC Family Health Center – Anaheim. This position will also have direct patient care duties.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the UC Irvine Health Affairs and work effectively with diverse stakeholders, especially physicians Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders internal and external to the organization
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload Ability to work autonomously and use independent sound judgment
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• Previous experience with grant writing, reporting and administration
• Experience working in a UC and/or union environment
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing community outreach programs
• Knowledge of Orange County healthcare market
• Excellent public speaking skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Knowledge of financial and accounting concepts and practices especially as relates to practice management
• Ability to accomplish results and effectively integrate functions with business plans. Consistently demonstrates and encourages a commitment to quality, customer-centeredness, productivity and continuous improvement Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning and change management principles Excellent strategic planning skills to develop long and short-range goals and objectives Knowledge of process improvement methodologies, including planning, setting priorities, systematic performance assessment, implementation based on such assessment and maintaining achieved improvement Strong analytical skills to collect and analyze operational data
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Excellent understanding of healthcare finance, financial and analytical skills and ability to develop financial models using Excel, Access or other applications

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected annual pay range for this recruitment is $250,000.00 - $300,000.00.


Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.