Associate Chief Medical Officer, AHN

AltaMed•Montebello, CA

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About The Position

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn't just welcomed - it's nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don't just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it's a calling that drives us forward every day. Job Overview The Associate Chief Medical Officer (AHN) serves as the medical lead for the Medicare line of business, providing strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and infrastructure development to advance AltaMed Health Network's mission and vision. This role drives value-based, patient-centered care by developing innovative strategies, policies, and processes, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include supporting the organization in obtaining its Medicare Restricted Knox Keene license, leading medical services functions, building strong relationships with hospitals, providers, and delegated groups, and monitoring population health, provider performance, and member satisfaction to improve quality outcomes and cost-effectiveness across the AHN delivery system continuum.

Requirements

A medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution is required.
Board certification in a clinical specialty is required.
A physician with an active unrestricted CA license to practice medicine by the Medical Board of California is required.
Minimum of 5 years of IPA and/or Health Plan experience required.
Minimum of 2 years of managed Medicare experience required.
A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Responsibilities

providing strategic leadership
clinical oversight
infrastructure development to advance AltaMed Health Network's mission and vision
driving value-based, patient-centered care by developing innovative strategies, policies, and processes
ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
supporting the organization in obtaining its Medicare Restricted Knox Keene license
leading medical services functions
building strong relationships with hospitals, providers, and delegated groups
monitoring population health, provider performance, and member satisfaction to improve quality outcomes and cost-effectiveness across the AHN delivery system continuum