Assistant Chief Medical Officer

Metro Community Health Center • Swissvale, PA

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About The Position

The Assistant Medical Officer is responsible, under the leadership of the Chief Medical Officer, for leading and managing our programs and providers at Metro Community Health Center, implementing and executing initiatives, fostering and maintaining positive relationships with employees as well as hospital, clinical and administrative staff, and reviewing the financial performance of the program. This position will also facilitate the mission of Metro Community Health Center to ensure the delivery of quality patient care and coordination of direct patient care within the health center. The individual will administer to the needs of the patients by following the scope of practice and standards of care accurately.

Requirements

• BE/BC degree in Internal or Family Medicine
• Minimum five years' experience as a hospitalist with management/leadership experience
• Experience working with advanced practice providers
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality measures, such as HCAHPS, MHACS
• High ethical standards and a commitment to compliance
• Strong inpatient skill set
• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care
• Excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in knowledge of office management, use of computer and EMR's
• Active state license, American Heart Association CPR Certification, DEA License, PA State Controlled Substance Registration

Responsibilities

• Direct medical intervention for the patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis and delivery of relevant, high quality medical care.
• Ensure the delivery of competent, accurate, medical care and treatment to all patients as assigned.
• Provide leadership and direction to clinical staff.
• Affect overall clinic results to meet or exceed all measurable standards of care, including overall clinical, quality, and productivity goals.
• Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and appropriate confidentiality with patient charting and related record keeping and administrative functions as assigned.
• Ensure the delivery of all medical treatment and care is consistent with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including clinical policies and quality initiatives.
• Understand and ensure all practices and procedures related to the delivery of medical services are consistent with contracted protocols and procedures.
• Develop and ensure favorable relationships with patients and their families.
• Achieve commitments from patients to adhere to an effective plan of care, and ensure all patient services are delivered in a caring and professional manner.
• Develop and ensure favorable relationships with vendors, contractors and payor sources.
• Develop and ensure ongoing, positive relationships and collaboration with other physicians, nurses, administrative and clinic operations staff.
• Ensure the success of each clinic operation through collaborative support and working relationships with all clinic operations staff.
• Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.

Benefits

• MCHC pays 100% of the employee premium for UPMC Medical, United Concordia dental, STD, LTD Life insurance ($100,000)
• VBA vision coverage is offered as voluntary coverage that paid for by the employee
• Medical and Dependent Care FSA and HRA
• 2 weeks of paid parental leave
• 20 days (4 weeks) of PTO for your 1st two years
• 12 paid holidays
• 401k with a 4% match
• Competitive Wages

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree