Associate Medical Director

Posting Summary

Job Title
Associate Medical Director

Division
Student Affairs Office

Department
VP Student Affairs Office

Work Status
Full Time

Position Category
Staff

FLSA
Exempt

Salary Range
$155,000 - $180,000 / year

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. This 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, ensuring healthcare delivery aligns with professional standards, evidence-based practices, and all applicable regulatory requirements.

Job Duties

• Directly oversees 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.
• Deliver clinical care to a diverse patient population, incorporating health equity principles and social determinants of health into medical decision-making and treatment planning.
• Provides direct clinical services within the scope of licensure, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up care, and referrals.
• Provides clinical oversight of internal and external laboratory services.
• Monitors compliance with federal, state, and institutional healthcare regulations and accreditation standards.
• Leads structured peer review to assess the quality and effectiveness of clinical care.
• Leads and supports illness prevention strategies, wellness programming, and student health education initiatives.
• Contributes clinical expertise to strategic planning, committee work, and interdisciplinary initiatives related to student health, wellness, and university-wide objectives.
• Develops and oversees protocols for vaccine, immunization, and medication management.
• Oversees and supports cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Basic Life Support (BLS), and other required clinical competency training.
• Oversees and supports clinical credentialing, privileging, and scope-of-practice determinations for licensed providers.