Job DescriptionOverviewReporting directly to the CEO, The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for providing skilled management and strategic leadership functions for the organization that results in effective planning, monitoring of the quality of patient care, resource utilization across all departments and service line development. This position provides physician oversight over such activities as quality management, patient safety, patient experience, medical staff office, fostering a positive relationship with medical staff and any other duties as assigned. This individual shall assume a facilitative role to assist the CEO, its officers, and department chairs in carrying out their responsibilities. Sets policies and procedures and ensures all services meet the objectives of the organization.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities(This list may not include all the duties assigned.)
- Initiates and assists in the organization and utilization of the medical staff and reviews the activities of the medical staff in accordance with ethical standards and the overall policies of AMMD/MHF. Schedules interdisciplinary meetings with medical support staff to ensure quality patient care.
- Provides the final medical decision on medical issues when disputes arise.
- Formulates policies and objectives for medical programs based on the health needs and epidemiology of the community and communicates these policies to appropriate staff for execution within an integrated team case management approach.
- Provides consultation to the CEO to assess and provide clinical training for department or staff as needed.
- Recruits, evaluates, supervises physicians, develops and oversees the physician peer review process.
- Develops the organizational plan for clinical operations.
- Represents AMMD/MHF in various community activities.
- Evaluates the performance of clinical providers, nursing leadership and ancillary department directors. Responsible for the quality control of medical care including compliance with Joint Commission Accreditation standards.
- Collaborates with the Senior Leadership Team to promote and advance the mission of integrated health; developing and implementing strategies, operational plans and tactics to achieve results; identifies develops and pursues new opportunities acting as a visible leader within the medical community; and fosters a high-performing team of professionals and staff.
- Additional duties as assigned by the President/CEO.
Qualifications- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree along with full licensure to practice medicine in the state of California. Must be board certified in a primary care specialty.
- Strong business acumen and leadership experience required. Experience in selecting, developing and managing a high-performing team of health care providers in a multi-disciplinary environment preferred.
- Knowledge of EMR systems preferred.
- Experience working in a certified PCMH environment preferred.
- Experience in the management/oversight of a multi-million-dollar budget preferred.
- Additional advanced degree in business, public health, healthcare administration or related field of study preferred.
- A demonstrated track record of promoting diversity is required and an ability to build collaboration with the community at large is preferred.
- Demonstrated excellent leadership and motivational skills.
- Results-driven personality with a skill for inspiring teams.
- Ability to prioritize, delegate and oversee multiple departments.
- Visionary able to make key decisions that will enhance and benefit the company.
Company Requirements- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test as well as a criminal background check using a 7-year criminal and a 10-year Social Security Number check.
- Favorable employer history reference check.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Must be able to work flexible schedules.
- Must take yearly flu shot or wear flu mask during flu season for patient facing positions and test for tuberculosis as required by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
