.If interested, please apply and send your resume ****** SUMMARYReporting to the Site Administrator, Ambulatory Services of MLK Community Healthcare, the Ambulatory Clinical Supervisoris responsible for successfully managing clinical operations of MLKCH outpatient clinic(s) and ambulatory services involving one or more specialty disciplines and/or clinic sites. The Ambulatory Clinical Supervisorwill provide first-line operational supervision for assigned functional area of responsibility (e.G., primary care department). Ensures that healthcare staff delivering ambulatory care/patient services provide high quality, accessible, cost effective care and patient - focused services to members that comply with MLK Community Healthcare standards as well as with local, state and federal requirements. Within assigned area: implements, supervises/monitors and maintains clinical practice and quality management standards, and staff competencies/development.This position reports to the Site Administrator with a dotted line to the Director of Nursing.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESIn assigned area/function, supervises the operations and delivery of patient care services.Ensures staff provide highest quality of care which complies with the California Board of Vocational Nursing, TJC, federal/state/local requirements.Establishes and maintains effective, collaborative relationships with physicians and other departments.Collaborates with multi-disciplinary departments to resolve patient care issues & meet access demands in support of the day-to-day operations of the department.Supervises and maintains patient care and quality service standards to meet members' and internal clients' expectations.Acts as patient advocate resolving patient care issues.Conducts medication inventory on a consistent basis; properly addresses expiring medication, ordering and stocking.Ensures safety in the clinic by inspecting the emergency kit(s) and assisting with medical emergencies. Checks for expired medications and supplies in the kits. Orders replacement supplies in a timely manner. Provides training and education on medical emergencies and equipment.Recommends and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care.Supervises use and maintenance of equipment, supplies and medications.Assists Site Administrator in developing and maintaining Unit-specific compentencies for all department staffProvides supervision of clinical staff, planning and adjust staffing as needed on a daily basis to maintain safe patient care and efficient operations across the organization.Provides operational accountability for and coordination of nursing services, including appropriate skill mix and delegation of roles and responsibilities for licensed and unlicensed personnel.Supervises and monitors the implementation of clinical care polices and procedures which support the goals of the department and organization
