Medical Services Director

REED COLLEGE; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution

Educational assistance for employees and their children

22 days of paid vacation

Paid holidays

Half-day Fridays in summer

Job summary

REED COLLEGE in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a Medical Services Director to manage clinical operations within its Health and Counseling Center. This full-time position involves supervising staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and integrating medical and counseling services to support student health.

The ideal candidate holds an active medical license and has substantial supervisory experience in health settings. A comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance and retirement contributions, is offered.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner or MD/DO.
• 5 years supervisory experience in a medical clinic or college health setting.
• Experience in integrated health systems or collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day clinical operations of Medical Services.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, workflow, and budget.
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards and regulations.
• Supervise and mentor medical staff.

Skills

Clinical care

Leadership

Crisis response

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

Active Physician (MD/DO) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

The Medical Services Director leads the day-to-day clinical operations of Medical Services within the Health and Counseling Center (HCC), providing direct care, staff supervision, and oversight of medical programs and regulatory compliance. The Medical Services Director also manages efforts to integrate medical and counseling services, including coordinated care, shared protocols, and aligned service delivery, to support an integrated, holistic model of student health at the HCC.

The position reports to the Associate Dean of Students for Health and Well-being, and primarily works on campus, interfacing with students, student families, faculty, and staff.

Reed College offers an exceptional benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental insurance options for you and your dependents, 403(b) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution (after one year of service), educational assistance for employees and their children, 22 days of paid vacation, paid holidays, half-day Fridays in the summer, and many other campus amenities. This is a full-time role with typical work hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one hour unpaid lunch, however, availability for some after-hours, weekend consultation, and crisis response is required.

The starting salary for this position is $120,000-125,000. Pay offers are contingent upon experience and are determined through an internal pay assessment. This is an exempt position in grade 10.

Who You Are

• foster an inclusive and welcoming healthcare environment, ensuring all students feel respected, supported, and able to access care
• provide exceptional clinical care, while balancing safety, accountability, and compliance with respect for student rights and human dignity
• demonstrate sound judgment and decisive leadership and foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• excel at managing complex operations, including staffing, budgeting, scheduling, workflow optimization, and resource allocation
• build strong relationships, serving as a trusted partner to students, families, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders
• champion an integrated approach to health and wellness, promoting collaboration between medical, counseling, and student support services
• ensure compliance and manage risk, maintaining adherence to healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and clinical best practices
• lead proactively in emergency preparedness and crisis response, actively contributing to multidisciplinary teams, public health response, and community partnerships
• use data, assessment, and continuous improvement practices to enhance service delivery, inform decision-making, and achieve strategic goals
• advance a culture of wellness and prevention, supporting health promotion initiatives that strengthen the overall student experience and align with the broader mission of the institution

What You’ll Do

• Provide and direct patient care in accordance with licensure and scope of practice
• Lead day-to-day clinical operations of Medical Services, including staffing, scheduling, workflow, and budgetary oversight and management
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate medical and operations staff while developing and assessing annual Medical Services goals aligned with Health & Counseling Center priorities and operational data
• Lead HCC strategic planning, program development, and quality improvement efforts
• Serve as a visible campus partner and liaison to students, faculty, staff, and families through participation in health promotion initiatives and multidisciplinary teams, including Behavioral Intervention, Emergency Response, and CARE
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards and all applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements, including oversight of regulations and governing bodies such as HIPAA, FERPA, CDC, CLIA-waived laboratory standards, PPMP, OBOP, OSHA, OMB, and OSBN
• Establish and enforce clinical policies, protocols, and a drug dispensing formulary to govern the administration of medications by authorized personnel within the HCC
• Direct and maintain immunization, laboratory, and medication management programs in compliance with regulations
• Support emergency preparedness and infectious disease response in coordination with campus leadership
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Health and Well-being to design data-informed, proactive community engagement that builds a campus culture of wellness
• Prepare for and maintain AAMHC accreditation and quality assurance standards
• Maintain availability for after-hours and weekend consultation and crisis response

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years experience practicing as an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner or MD/DO
• 5 years supervisory experience in a medical clinic or college health setting
• Active, unrestricted license as a Physician (MD/DO) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the State of Oregon
• Active, valid prescriptive and dispensing authority issued by the applicable Oregon licensing board
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or eligibility to obtain
• National certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse/Nurse Executive Leader or Physician board

certification in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatric/Adolescent Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Gynecology, or other college health appropriate ABMS-recognized medical specialty

• Experience in integrated health systems or cross-functional student services environments, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across departments in support of coordinated care

Application Instructions

Click below to apply. You will be directed to Interfolio to create a free account and begin your application. A resume and cover letter are required. You can submit these documents in any format, but pdf works best.

Applications will be considered as they are submitted so you are encouraged to apply early.

Reed College replies to every candidate. We will confirm that your application is received, and if you are not selected, we will let you know as soon as possible.

A criminal conviction record check is required for all college staff positions as a condition of employment for selected candidates. Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of this background check. A conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate; each case is reviewed based on the nature of the conviction and its relevance to the responsibilities of the position.