Position Overview
- Job Title: Primary Care Director
- Location: Kenai, AK, USA
- Department: Primary Care
- Employment Status: Full Time, Exempt
- Reports to: Director of Health Systems
Key Responsibilities
- Operational leadership for Primary Care and ancillary medical team
- Ensure quality assurance and performance improvement activities
- Collaborate with other departments to optimize health outcomes
- High-level problem-solving and communication with leadership
- Active schedule management within Primary Care
- Participate in strategic planning and performance improvement initiatives
- Facilitate training and learning activities for direct reports and staff
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration (Master's preferred)
- 5 years' experience overseeing healthcare facility operations
- 3 years' documented health leadership experience
- Experience in multiple medical provider settings
- Demonstrated change management experience
- Basic Life Support certification
- Valid Alaska driver's license
Skills and Attributes
- Understanding of quality improvement methods
- Strong leadership and team-building approach
- Knowledge of healthcare accreditation standards
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Knowledge of integrative care and regulatory agencies
- Ability to manage human capital and financial resources
- Strong customer service skills
Working Conditions
- Medium work (lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally)
- Exposure to biohazards (Category I – routine exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue)
- Local, in-state, and out-of-state travel may be required
Additional Information
- Preference given under TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638
- Position subject to Alaska Barrier Crimes Act and Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act requirements
