Chief Medical Officer

Commonwealth Health • Wilkes-Barre, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Medical Officer – Medical Affairs is responsible for providing a liaison between the Medical Staff and Administration. This individual must be able to function as a staff’s advocate to the Administration as well as the Administration’s advocate to the staff. The Chief Medical Officer – Medical Affairs administers the Hospital Division’s Medical Affairs Department and is responsible for the administrative medical matters of the Hospital. This position will also enhance the organization’s ability to effectively utilize resources by monitoring clinical care processes and clinical resource consumption.

Requirements

• At least ten (10) years of clinical practice with a reputation as an excellent physician.
• Well-developed experience in Medical Administration preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience in collaboration and teamwork.
• Excellent verbal ability to understand medical terminology, for preparing written reports in technical language.
• Managerial and organizational skills.
• Extensive utilization management experience necessary to operate in a capitated managed care environment, ideally with experience in facilitating the transition from fee-for-service to capitation.
• Physician MD or DO.
• Board Certification in a clinical discipline.
• Current valid Pennsylvania State Medical License.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or Masters Degree in Medical Management/Quality is desirable.
• Additional education and coursework in management and business would enhance candidacy.

Responsibilities

• Providing a liaison between the Medical Staff and Administration.
• Functioning as a staff’s advocate to the Administration.
• Functioning as the Administration’s advocate to the staff.
• Administering the Hospital Division’s Medical Affairs Department.
• Overseeing the administrative medical matters of the Hospital.
• Enhancing the organization’s ability to effectively utilize resources by monitoring clinical care processes and clinical resource consumption.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager