Chief Medical Officer

Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. • Camarillo, CA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Quality Care Starts At Clinicas!

This is an excellent opportunity to work for an organization that truly makes a difference in the community. Clinicas Del Camino Real, Inc. offers a highly competitive salary; excellent benefit package including full medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; generous holiday, vacation and sick leave.

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) directs all patient care and quality assurance operations related to medical services for Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. (Clinicas). Provides medical oversight, expertise and leadership to ensure the delivery of affordable quality healthcare to the underserved community. The CMO is a key member of the Executive Management team, engaged in defining the overall business strategy and direction of the organization. Works with an established support system under the direct supervision of the Chief Executive Officer. Interacts with a multi-cultural population of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, levels of education and ages.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Chief Medical Officer’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Leads and implements the clinical direction of the organization.
Keep abreast of emerging models in health care delivery; identifies and defines new and innovative strategies to achieve business goals and objectives.
Provides and enforces high quality care with a goal of optimizing the health status of the community.
Formulates medical program policies and procedures; directs and evaluates program development.
Reviews credentials for and delineates privileges for physicians.
Collaborates in the recruitment and retention of qualified, motivated Clinical staff.
Coordinates professional educational and training programs.
Identifies opportunities for collaboration with medical community and specific institutions.
Continually searches for ways to increase the efficiency of health care services provided by Clinicas.
Monitors and evaluates performance of medical physicians and APPs.
Identifies internal physician talent and provides growth and development opportunities.
Provides direct leadership to the clinical directors including performance feedback and development.
Oversees Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance. Chairs monthly Quality Assurance meetings and the quarterly Performance/Quality Improvement committee.
Provides clinical perspective, analysis, and guidance in relation to risk management and any medical liability, malpractice claims.
Advocates for Clinicas Del Camino Real, Inc. and acts as a liaison between administration and the medical staff.
Strategizes, develops and implements innovative clinical programs that include collaboration with strategic business partners.
Responsible for selecting, contracting and maintaining relationships with physician advisors who provide the medical expertise in medical and surgical specialties to determine medical necessity and appropriateness.
Performs other duties as assigned including participation in all safety programs which may include assignment to an emergency response team.
Provides physician oversight of medical care management and utilization review. Provides clinical guidance in complex medical decision processes.
Delivers direct patient care to assigned practice.

Requirements

Must have a current unrestricted license to practice medicine issued by the California State Board of Medical Examiners. Prior administrative and clinical experience. Board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine preferably with an MBA, MPH or MPA.
Thorough medical and administrative knowledge in analyzing and coordinating healthcare programs.
Experience working in FQHCs preferred.
Strategic and innovative thinker with proven ability to communicate a vision and drive results.
Demonstrated management, organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to solve problems and execute on initiatives.
Ability to work collaboratively internally and externally. Demonstrated ability to assess business needs, design and implement programs and evaluate results.
Must demonstrate sensitivity to the medical needs of an underserved community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $350,000.00 - $387,000.00 per year

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