Chief Medical Librarian (MLS) manages daily planning, operations, and staff of a medical library to meet the information needs of users. Oversees professional and support staff involved in cataloging, indexing, issuing books/materials, and keeping records of items on loan. Being a Chief Medical Librarian (MLS) selects books and publications for purchase and subscribes to pertinent periodicals as allowed for by the given budget. Responds to more complex requests from faculty, medical staff, and students. Additionally, Chief Medical Librarian (MLS) possess broad and current knowledge of medical developments and scientific literature. Requires a master's degree in library science. Typically reports to a director. The Chief Medical Librarian (MLS) manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Chief Medical Librarian (MLS) typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Must have in depth working knowledge of clinical administration, operations, financial management, strategic planning, physician relations, patient care, quality assessment and improvement
Must have well developed interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and public speaking)
Actively participates in the care of patients. This work shall not exceed 50% of work time
Visits each clinical site at least once per month or more often if necessary
Support all Primary Care and Specialist providers as needed including evaluating labs, diagnostics and providing short term medication coverage as necessary
Work with the Director of Quality on initiatives to promote high quality patient care
Oversees all aspects of the LISH Quality Assurance Program including developing a collaborative and cohesive working relationship with the Director of Quality on initiatives to promote high quality patient care
Provides guidance and support on special projects like Virtual Care, Chronic Care Management and Remote Patient Monitoring
Responsible for presenting credentialed staff to Board of Directors as required by the Medical Bylaws for Credentialing and Recredentialing
Participate in final review of medically related Policy & Procedures.
Works with Director of Operations to ensure hours of operations and locations meet community and patient needs
Works with the Finance Team to help prepare budget, and as needed
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LISH is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. LISH complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must have authorization to work for LISH in the U.S. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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