Item 9.L-June 18, 2009
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY/MOJAVE MEDICAL DIRECTOR
POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Coni Kalinowski
Position #(s): 16968
Current Title: ) Physician/Medical Director, MACFS-LV and Reno
Current Range: 6
(JCC:77158-no loc; 77157-LV+77492-Reno;3H;CM7605;CC306;E)
Department: Family and Community Medicine (FCM Reno
College/Division: University of Nevada
and Las Vegas, Mojave Adult, Child, and Family Services (
School of Medicine
MACFS)
Account #(s):
1201-119-2106
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
(X ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
( ) New position:
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
Range:
JCC (Current
or new HR
assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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James Parcelis, COO, MACFS / Gregory P. Brown, Chair, PCHY-LV
Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
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Date
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Ole Thienhaus, Dean, UNSOM / John McDonald, VP, Health Sciences
Director/Chair/Dean
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Date
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Jannet Vreeland
Date
Vice Provost & Secretary of University
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #: 16968
EEO Code: 3h
CUPA Code: CM7605
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code: 306
Job Class Code: 77158
Range: 6
Effective Date: 6/1/2010
Approved Title:
PHYSICIAN / MEDICAL DIRECTOR, MACFS-LAS VEGAS & RENO
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Employee Signature
Date
(Employee signs and sends to HR for personnel file after PDQ has been “final” stamped for approval)
Rev: 12/1/2008
Position Description – Physician, Mojave Adult, Child, and Family Services (Reno & Las Vegas) Pg 2
1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Physician/Medical Director, Mojave Adult, Child and Family Services, performs clinical and
administrative management duties at the Mojave Adult, Child and Family Services (MACFS) in Reno
or Las Vegas which is under the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (PCHY)at the
University of Nevada, School of Medicine (UNSOM). Responsibilities of the position include
evaluation and treatment of patients at MACFS outpatient clinics, administrative management, and
teaching duties as assigned.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
50% - Evaluation and Treatment of Patients
 Perform the duties typically associated with a physician in an outpatient setting to include:
o Patient examination and evaluation
o Diagnosing and treatment of psychiatric illnesses
o Ordering and interpreting tests
o Documentation of clinical activities
o Other related duties
5% - Nursing and Medical Students and Residents Training and Supervision
 Supervise nurses in the delivery of patient care in collaboration with Director of Nursing
 Oversight of teaching assignments to medical staff
 Train Medical Residents and Students on an individual and/or small group basis as assigned
45% - Administration and Management
 Collaborate with the MACFS management team in program development and establishment of
policy and procedure
 Utilization review and quality assurance activities to include peer review and billing/coding
compliance
 Hiring, supervision, and performance evaluation of Mojave staff and contract physicians
 Monitoring and review of all sentinel events in the psychiatric clinic, including mortality review
 Oversight of consumer relations in the psychiatric clinic, including consumer satisfaction
surveys and resolution of grievances.
 Monitoring of staff productivity and clinical outcome data
 Serve as liaison to outside organizations for clinical contracts and collaborative projects.
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
The incumbent has considerable latitude for independent clinical action, establishes procedures and
priorities, and is evaluated on short- and long-term clinical outcomes and adherence to accepted
standards of clinical care. Administrative and management duties will be performed in collaboration
with the Mojave management team under the supervision of the Mojave Director and Chief
Operations Officer.
Position Description – Physician, Mojave Adult, Child, and Family Services (Reno & Las Vegas) Pg 3
Impact:
Accurate and complete performance of the clinical job duties associated with this position is crucial to
patient health. Failure to perform as expected could result in substandard patient care. The Physician
must take initiative and use own judgment in conducting his/her clinical responsibilities. The individual
is expected to provide leadership in the performance of the responsibilities of the position in order to
ensure the success and credibility of the clinic’s work and the reputations of MACFS, UNSOM, and
the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Medical education obtained by completing an LCME accredited medical school and an
ACGME accredited residency in family medicine, psychiatry or similar discipline, or a program
with a similar level and intensity of training
 General medical care across the lifespan with expertise in the treatment of psychiatric
disorders.
 State and federal laws, with particular emphasis on physician-patient relationships and
regulations related to the practice of medicine
 Student development theory and methodology and factors contributing to excellence in
teaching.
Skills:
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Leadership
Analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication
Strong interpersonal and human relations skills
Human resources management, supervisory, and training skills
Time and task management skills
Ability to:
 Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
 Maintain professional business and work ethics and standards
 Research issues/situations, develop and provide solutions, exercise sound judgment to make
appropriate decisions, and implement solutions reflective of the university’s mission and
commitment to diversity
 Be sensitive to cultural and ethnic diversity issues
 Supervise and assist staff with coordination of work efforts
 Manage and develop staff to maintain required level to achieve clinic and university goals
 Work independently and as a collaborative team leader
 Manage resources effectively and efficiently
 Establish rapport, and work and interact effectively with diverse populations
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
Patients
Other Physicians MACFS
Reason for Contact
To provide quality health care services
To coordinate patient care, provide supervision
Position Description – Physician, Mojave Adult, Child, and Family Services (Reno & Las Vegas) Pg 4
Nurses
Other physicians, Dept of
Psychiatry
Residents and medical Students
External
Other Physicians (outside
clinicians)
University administration
Administration of other
community organizations
To supervise nurses in the delivery of patient care in collaboration
with Director of Nursing
To coordinate teaching efforts
To train residents and medical students on an individual and small
group basis
Reason for Contact
To coordinate patient care
To participate in human resource management
To coordinate clinical contracts and collaborative ventures
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
MD/DO or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution and completion of
residency in psychiatry.
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
MD/DO and four years of experience as a physician with at least three years in a
mental health center or comparable health care delivery environment and one year in a
supervisory role
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
Nevada Medical License
Must remain eligible for NSHE’s group malpractice coverage