Associate Chief Medical Officer

The Provider Finder•Charleston, SC

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Associate Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) to serve in a key executive leadership role within a well-established healthcare organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the ACMO will oversee daily medical group operations, drive quality improvement initiatives, and support strategic growth efforts. This position requires a board-certified physician with strong clinical expertise, leadership experience, and a proven ability to implement operational and quality enhancements in a healthcare setting.

Requirements

MD or DO from an accredited institution
Board Certification through ABMS or AOA
Active, unrestricted Florida medical license
Minimum 5 years of clinical practice experience with leadership responsibilities
Knowledge of payer operations, clinical economics, medical review, and healthcare informatics
Demonstrated ability in performance management, workflow optimization, and change management
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Proficiency with EHR systems, care management platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to function effectively within a matrix-style organizational structure

Nice To Haves

Experience in managed care, utilization review, risk adjustment, quality improvement, and care coordination strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of daily medical group operations to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care delivery
Offer clinical leadership, mentorship, and strategic alignment for care delivery initiatives
Track, analyze, and communicate performance metrics to clinical and administrative leadership
Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (CMS, NCQA, and other governing bodies)
Partner with the CMO to improve clinical programs, patient outcomes, patient experience, and cost efficiency
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Identify and address risk management issues
Collaborate in developing and executing strategic plans, goals, and performance benchmarks
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and clinical protocols
Analyze utilization trends, large claims, and care gaps to improve outcomes
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and credentialing
Support prior authorization review and medical necessity determinations as needed
Work closely with internal departments including Member Services, Case Management, and Provider Relations to resolve escalations
Contribute to member education resources and care transition processes
Represent the organization in internal and external meetings
Perform additional duties as assigned by executive leadership