CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

Mayers Memorial Hospital District • Fall River Mills, CA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Employee Type: X EXEMPT NON-EXEMPT

POSITION SUMMARY:

This job description is intended to identify some of the primary duties and responsibilities. Mayers Memorial Hospital District reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this position description, at MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT'S sole and absolute discretion.

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is a senior executive leadership role responsible for providing strategic medical direction and oversight to the organization. As a trusted advisor to the organization's leadership, the CMO will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality patient care, promoting medical excellence, and fostering a culture of safety, transparency, and accountability. The CMO will serve as a key member of the executive team, working closely with other senior leaders to drive organizational goals and initiatives.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

Licensed as a physician in the state of California.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Medical Doctor Degree or Doctor of Osteopathy Degree with at least 10 years of healthcare practice experience after residency and preferably has at least 3 years of progressive Chief Medical Officer experience that would be relevant for a rural healthcare system.

Must be board certified in area of physician specialty.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Competencies:

Professional behavior is demonstrated, both when on duty and as a representative of MMHD outside of normal work hours.
Ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively.
Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.
Independently manage tasks, identify challenges, and proactively find solutions.
A positive working relationship with patients, visitors, and facility staff is demonstrated.
Ensures all duties are completed entirely.
Proficient in basic computer and typing skills.
Organizational ability and time management is demonstrated.
Produces deliverable products on time, within budget with minimal direction.
Demonstrates the ability to compile and organize data using Microsoft Office Applications. Ability to make appropriate recommendations or conclusions, given the data obtained.
Maintains an organized set of records, upon request, for the functions that are performed within the scope of this job.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to directors, managers, and coworkers.
Performs all assigned tasks accurately, to include proper spelling and grammar, reference materials, and minimal mathematical calculation.
Takes direction from others to include those employees of other departments with which he/she works on a temporary basis in accordance with the chain of command.
Maintains all information as confidential as appropriate, to include payroll, material produced for union negotiations, personnel information, and other information obtained while performing job duties that is confidential.
Demonstrates ability to effectively use office machines in the performance of job functions.
Answers phone calls, assists public, and forwards appropriately if necessary and in a professional and friendly manner.
Other duties as assigned.

Specific Competencies:

Strategic Leadership: Provides medical leadership and direction to the organization, ensuring that medical decisions are informed by the latest scientific evidence and best practices.
Clinical Operations: Oversees the development of clinical protocols, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency and quality across all clinical services.
Quality Improvement: Develops and implements strategic plans to improve patient care, safety, and outcomes, working closely with clinical leaders and other stakeholders. Provides follow-up on implementation of quality improvement actions initiated by the Medical Executive Committee or Administration.
Communication: Fosters a culture of transparency, open communication, and accountability, encouraging a culture of safety and reporting adverse events.
Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
Leadership: Proven track record of leadership experience, with a strong understanding of clinical operations, patient safety, and quality improvement.
Compliance: Ensures compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to medical practice and patient care.
Policy Development: Provides expert guidance on healthcare policy and regulatory issues affecting the medical staff.
Strategic Planning: Participates in strategic planning, master planning, and oversees all departments assigned by the CEO.
Collaboration: Collaborates with other senior leaders to develop and implement organizational goals and initiatives, ensuring alignment with medical priorities.
External Relationships: Serves as a liaison between the organization and external medical organizations, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
Operational Decision-Making: Provides medical expertise and guidance to support operational decision-making, including budget planning and resource allocation.
Cultural Transformation: Fosters a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring ever-improving clinical quality, patient satisfaction, and team satisfaction across the entire health system.
Employee Engagement: Works to improve joy, improve burnout recovery, and job satisfaction amongst the medical staff.
Project Management: Ensures provider participation with all Federal/State quality and value-based initiatives.
Department Management: Manages departments assigned by the CEO, including as the medical director for the Acute and ER departments.
Medical Staff Leadership: Provides effective leadership and facilitation to resolve issues and concerns between the medical staff and the health system in a timely and efficient manner. Demonstrates active participation in medical staff meetings, ensuring that these meetings are conducted in accordance with established standards and regulations, such as ACHA and applicable laws and regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervisory Role: Exemplifies organizational leadership by carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with established policies and applicable laws.
Key Responsibilities: Oversees the management of employees, including:
- Interviewing, hiring, and training new providers.
- Assigning and delegating tasks, as well as coaching and counseling medical staff to ensure effective performance.
- Disciplining medical staff including providers as necessary, while maintaining a fair and consistent approach.
- Managing Emergency Room provider scheduling and communicating job expectations clearly to medical staff.
- Planning, monitoring, and evaluating provider contributions to achieve goals and objectives.
- Enforcing organization policies and procedures to ensure compliance and consistency.

Professional Requirements:

Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and professional.
Completes annual education requirements if applicable.
Maintains regulatory requirements.
Wears identification while on duty.
Attends annual evaluation and participates actively in this process.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time.
Attends all meetings as appropriate.
Exhibits the mission, ethics, and goals of Mayers Memorial Hospital District in the performance of job duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary.
Is involved with personnel, visitors, and government agencies, etc., when necessary.
Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel, clients, and support agencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: