Associate Chief Medical Officer

Neighborhealth • Revere, MA

101d

About The Position

The Associate Chief Medical Officer reports to the CMO and assists the CMO with the responsibility for ensuring the quality and effectiveness of clinical care throughout the health center. Working closely with the CMO, the Associate CMO helps to coordinate and oversee the medical affairs of the health center consistent with the strategic and business plans. The Associate CMO will have direct reports within the clinical leader team.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in a relevant specialty.
• Experience in a leadership role within a healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of clinical quality improvement and patient safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with healthcare reform and payment models.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and accreditation processes.
• Previous experience in a community health setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CMO with development and implementation of strategic priorities related to clinical practice redesign, growth, operational integrity, and financial strength.
• Assist the CMO with the development and implementation of programs that improve clinical quality and patient safety.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise leader of the clinical leader team.
• Collaborate with CMO to translate the vision to a plan.
• Promote a collaborative approach to supporting our mission and vision.
• Set a tone of respect, trust, integrity.
• Set high expectations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of health care reform and its impact on clinical services.
• Prepare for future payment models and the clinical models that will set NeighborHealth up for success.
• Educate provider staff on future models of care and reimbursement.
• Mentor Medical Directors, providers and staff.
• Oversee program development in all clinical areas.
• Co-lead clinical transformation to adapt to changing models of reimbursement.
• Participate in multiple committees (Medication Safety Committee, Performance Improvement Committee, etc).
• Conduct root cause reviews.
• Lead the Interdisciplinary Treatment Review team.
• Investigate serious patient complaints.
• Review all policies that are presented to the Medical Standards Committee.
• Oversee Comprehensive Vaccine Management Plan.
• Collaborate with BMC administrators and clinical leadership to improve systems of care clinical communication access.
• Coordinate with BMC Quality and Patient Safety.
• Coordinate with BMC Patient Advocates.
• Explore concerns expressed through the Chair Quarterly Medical Staff Meetings.
• Bridge between clinical and non-clinical departments.
• Handle physician complaint letters.
• Educate physicians about CME and other BORM requirements.
• Work with contract owners on negotiations and review DPH.
• Assure compliance with ED waivers and SEF requirements and waivers.
• Monitor for Serious Reportable Events.
• Oversee mandated reporting to the state HIPAA.
• Review privacy breaches and patient privacy concerns, determine appropriate course of action.
• Play major role in updating Scope Needs Assessment.
• Assure compliance with the 19 program requirements.
• Prepare for and represent the health center during Lab and health center surveys.
• Oversee Employee Health functions including Blood-borne pathogen follow-up requirements.
• Oversee Infection Control functions such as High-Level Disinfection.
• Review cases, coach providers, collaborate with attorneys.
• Maintain active primary care panel.
• Support provider morale through communication and transparency.
• Recruit new providers, setting the tone and defining the mission.
• Supervise and coach Medical Directors.
• Oversee the productivity and efficiency of providers.
• Identify and address significant areas of need.
• Oversee the application of staff-development policies.
• Promote equity for provider compensation across the institution.
• Work with Medical Directors on physician performance.
• Collaborate in grant applications.
• Look for efficiencies to minimize waste.
• Review and approve research projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Employee wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed