Chief Medical Officer (Cmo)

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the administrative direction of the Chief Executive Officer, The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is responsible for compliance with all clinical medical policies, directives, rules, regulations and clinical performance standards of the state, federal government, hospital bylaws and accrediting bodies. The CMO serves as the corporation’s ultimate authority on medical issues. The CMO has ultimate responsibility for staff of Medical, Nursing, Clinical Services, Behavioral Health, Radiology, School Based Health, Dental Services and Pharmacy Services. The CMO also provides professional medical services as appropriate, and other related work, as designated by the Chief Executive Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active SC Medical license as MD or DO; Board certified/Board eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine or Pediatrics preferred. Other specialties considered depending on leadership experience.
• At least three years’ experience in a clinical, academic or administrative leadership position.
• Have a strong community health/public health orientation, be experienced in patient care management and should possess all of the qualifications of a staff physician.
• Ability to supervise/lead a team with effective results. Strong oral and written communication skills; analytical and problem solving and personal computer skills including proficiency in use of word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge and experience of quality infrastructure, including how to develop and implement decision tools, clinical protocols and guidelines, care management programs and outcome measurements assessments
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis, clinical epidemiology and medical informatics; understanding of best practices and how to successfully introduce information technology into clinical practice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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 the Center.
• Schedules interdisciplinary meetings with medical and support staff to assure quality patient care.
• Provides the final medical decision on medical issues when disputes arise.
• Formulates policies and procedures for medical and clinical programs and communicates these policies to appropriate staff for execution within an integrated team management approach.
• Provides consultation to Chief Executive Officer to assess and provide clinical training for department or staff, as needed.
• Formulates the mission, goals and philosophy of care for the health center.
• Recommends clinical objectives and participates in the designation of priority objectives for the health center with reference to implementation of the health care plan.
• Responsible for the development of the Center’s health care plan based on community health needs, epidemiology of the community, and health behavior of the community.
• Assists in the development and presentation of the clinical activities budget, including staffing, support plan, and equipment needs projections.
• May represent the corporation in community organization activities designed to modify community behavior, epidemiology, and/or health care needs.
• Has oversight for annual and periodic performance evaluations of clinical providers. Has specific responsibility for evaluating division directors.
• Has oversight of the Nursing Department through direct report of Chief Nursing Officer.
• Prepares and recommends qualifications statements for credentialing, job descriptions, and evaluation standards for all clinical personnel.
• Advises on health information system and information technology need of clinical staff
• Develops, recommends, and conducts special studies of health care needs and priorities, as well as interprets clinical data.
• Arranges and conducts regular meetings of clinical providers.
• Maintains advice and consent functions regarding the responsibilities and privileges of administrative personnel supervising ancillary (e.g., laboratory, x-ray, etc.) services.
• Institutes and manage continuing professional education, in-service training, and orientation of clinical staff.
• Participates in the development of health risk management protocols.
• Advocates for the Health Center and serve as liaison to local and state professional societies, as well as to health officials, organizations, and health institutions, as appropriate.
• Assists in the development and supervision, implementation, and operation of a quality assurance program as it relates to patient care.
• Represents the views, needs concerns, and policy proposals of the medical staff to the Chief Executive Officer.
• Chairs the Performance Improvement Committee.
• Is the lead physician of the Center’s Health care team.
• Participates, in concert with Human Resources, the recruitment and interviewing of medical staff and assurance of their credentials. Recommends hiring and firing and other disciplinary actions of medical staff for review and approval of the CEO.
• Serves and/or assists as a primary rater (or review officer where additional levels of supervision exist) for all clinical personnel evaluations; recommends or participates in final determination of disciplinary actions and terminations as well as nomination of individuals for awards.
• Represents clinical management in health center administrative meetings and, under the direction of the CEO, participates in community and Board of Directors meetings.
• Oversight of all clinical student rotations and teaching affiliations
• Responsible for clinical assignments, rotation and call schedules, coverage and approval of leave time.
• Assists in the presentation of reports on health and quality assurance issues to the Board of Directors regularly, as determined by the CEO and Board.
• Attends Board of Directors meeting and makes a monthly report to the Board of Directors.

Additional Duties

• Must be able to prioritize work and be able to complete assigned tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication and public relations skills
• Able to work as part of a team and foster the team concept.
• Must be dependable and maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Strong organization, problem solving, crisis management and conflict resolution skills desired.
• Ensures that appearance and personal conduct are professional at all times
• Excellent attendance record.
• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with providers, patients, and staff.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Other duties as assigned.