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Lancesoft is seeking a Chief Medical Officer to lead clinical operations across multiple healthcare locations in California. The role focuses on high-quality, patient-centered care, regulatory compliance, and provider accountability while guiding strategic initiatives.
The CMO will oversee clinical performance, quality measures, and staff development, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and compliance with applicable standards.
Location: Antelope Valley & East Kern County, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 60% Clinical / 40% Administrative
Salary: $320,000–$420,000 annually (DOE)
We are seeking an experienced, mission-driven Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to lead clinical operations, supervise medical providers, and drive quality improvement across multiple healthcare locations.
The CMO will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care, regulatory compliance, provider accountability, and operational excellence.
Provide direct patient care for a minimum of 2.5 hours daily.
Directly supervise physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
Conduct provider performance evaluations, coaching, and improvement plans.
Lead provider recruitment, onboarding, retention, and professional development.
Monitor clinical productivity, documentation, and provider performance.
Lead monthly provider meetings and participate in executive and board meetings.
Oversee Quality Improvement (QI), Quality Assurance (QA), HEDIS, UDS, and PCMH initiatives.
Improve clinical outcomes, preventive screenings, chronic disease management, and patient satisfaction.
Ensure accurate clinical documentation, ICD-10/CPT coding, and billing compliance.
Oversee regulatory readiness and compliance with HRSA, FTCA, Joint Commission, Medi-Cal, and applicable state and federal requirements.
Participate in backup after-hours on-call coverage.
Collaborate with executive leadership to improve access, quality, and continuity of care.
MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
Board Certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or related primary care specialty.
Active California medical license or eligibility for immediate licensure.
Minimum 5 years of clinical experience and 3 years of medical leadership experience.
FQHC or community health center experience preferred.
Experience in provider supervision, clinical quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Commitment to serving underserved and vulnerable populations.
Annual Salary: $320,000–$420,000 (Depending on Experience)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution.
CME allowance and paid CME time.
FTCA malpractice coverage, where applicable.
Paid time off, holidays, and wellness leave.
Potential eligibility for NHSC and California loan repayment programs.