Chief Medical Officer

As a key member of the executive team of this federally qualified health center (FQHC), the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) reports to the President & CEO and assumes a strategic role in the overall of the organization.

Responsibilities:  Direct and oversee all daily aspects of the clinical functions of the organization.  Establish, monitor and improve the standards of care through performance benchmarks and goals.  Recommend strategies to enhance clinical performance, effectiveness, efficiencies, productivity and compliance.  Develop, implement, monitor and revise clinical policies and procedures, quality initiatives and practice guidelines.  Manage 35+ member provider staff, including doctors, dentists, mid-level providers and specialty providers.  Privilege, and proctor when necessary, new provider staff.  Oversee utilization review, pay-for-performance programs and provider productivity measurements.  Ensure clinical compliance with the 19 program requirements of an FQHC.  Develop, oversee and report upon the Quality Assurance / Quality Improvement activities.  Develop, oversee and report results of peer review.  Coordinate, evaluate and oversee specialty panels and clinical referrals.  Report on clinical function to the .

Qualifications and Requirements:  Doctor of Medicine degree or Licensed Nurse Practitioner with board certification;  10+ years in progressively responsible healthcare leadership roles;  Experience with utilization review, quality management and physician practice management; and  Advanced management degree or board certification in medical management desirable.

Personal Attributes:  Demonstrates high level of integrity and dependability.  Functions well in a team environment, contributing to and supporting organizational goals and initiatives.  Operates effectively as part of an executive team.  Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong problem solving skills.  Exercises sound judgment.

Other Skills & Abilities: Proficiency with electronic health record systems, general computer applications and Microsoft Office is required.

Please submit resume and salary requirement to: Email: [email protected] and [email protected] Fax # (323) 660-0359 Website: www.queenscarehealthcenters.org