Chief Medical Officer

Multnomah County; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 210,000 - 336,000; Full time

Job summary

Multnomah County Health Center seeks a Chief Medical Officer to provide strategic leadership, clinical vision, and operational direction grounded in health equity and anti-racism. The CMO oversees clinical programs, sets policy, and partners with diverse communities to improve access and outcomes.

This does not reflect any private practice constraints and aligns with public health mission. The role requires proven leadership across medical, dental, pharmacy, and mental health services, and a

Job description

Pay Range: $209,835.38 - $335,736.90

Annual Department: Health Department

Job Type: Regular Non-Represented

Exemption Status: United States of America (Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

The Opportunity:

THIS WORK MATTERS! We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. At the Multnomah County Health Center we are all inspired by our purpose. We work to eliminate health disparities and advance health equity through integrated and collaborative care and we uphold our values: Creativity and Engagement: We empower and collaborate with our staff and communities to create solutions that address the evolving needs of our communities Person Centered: We support all people as authentic individuals and deliver excellent care tailored to their specific needs Equitable Care: We strive to provide services that assure all people receive high quality and safe care that advances health equity Fiscal Stewardship: We practice transparent, responsible, and accountable fiscal stewardship Workforce Support: We value and strategically invest in our expert, diverse workforce that reflects communities we serve.

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) provides strategic leadership, clinical vision, and operational direction for Multnomah County’s Community Health Center (CHC). Grounded in a commitment to health equity, cultural humility, and anti-racism, the CMO oversees clinical programs and establishes policies that ensure patients and staff members feel welcomed, valued, and supported. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of managing complex clinical programs, providing medical consultation across diverse provider groups, and partnering effectively with diverse communities living in poverty. A dedicated culture-builder, the CMO fosters an environment of trust, respect, and strict adherence to workplace equity standards. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

A. Management and Strategic Leadership

Strategic Oversight & Executive Leadership: Leads the organization’s mission initiatives by providing overarching strategic direction, evaluation, and support to the Health Center’s ClinicalLeaders.

Integrated Clinical Excellence: Provide clinical leadership across the Community Health Center’s Medical leadership. Leads the Senior Leadership Community of practice with Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, and Mental Health Directors championing a fully integrated approach to patient care. Serve as the primary leader for clinical quality, healthcare operations, and patient experience within the Health Center.

Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with local organizations to improve CHC programs and services. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to articulate Integrated Clinical Services’ (ICS) impact in the region, ensure equitable access to care, and demonstrate IC…

Health Equity & Inclusion: Drive the advancement of equity and inclusion across clinical operations. Model and enforce expectations for interrupting bias and enhancing cultural responsiveness, ensuring that supervision, staff evaluations, and training reinforce critical self-learning and the reduction of implicit bias in medicine.

Innovation & Strategic Growth: Collaborate with the executive leadership team to analyze emerging healthcare and market trends. Identify innovative processes and strategic opportunities for programmatic, technological, and financial growth. Ensures the program is well positioned to align with payor contracts and community needs.

Market Leadership & Operational Capacity: Maximize service delivery effectiveness and capacity by capitalizing on IC…

B. Compliance & Quality Assurance

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full adherence to clinical practice rules, regulations, andstandards, including the credentialing and privileging of Licensed Independent Practitioners (LIPs).

Quality Assurance & Auditing: Participate in developing quality assurance plans; establish audit criteria, conduct regular clinical audits, and evaluate outcomes to drive continuous improvement.

Incident & Risk Management: Oversee the evaluation, resolution, and ongoing monitoring of untoward clinical events, medication errors, and safety incidents in collaboration with theQuality team.

Patient Feedback & Resolution: Address and evaluate client complaints regarding quality of care, implementing corrective actions to elevate patient satisfaction and safety.

C. Quality Improvement & Clinical Innovation

Quality & Operations: Lead continuous quality improvement (QI) initiatives, utilization reviews, and best clinical practice implementations to ensure high-quality care, optimal productivity, and a collaborative team environment.

Data Analytics: Develop, track, and present key performance indicators (KPIs) and departmental dashboards. Disaggregate data by race, ethnicity, and language to identify care disparities, implementing targeted QI interventions to eliminate gaps.

Equity-Centered Care Delivery: Design inclusive care delivery pathways that honor the diverse lived experiences of patients, ensuring equitable access to high-quality, affordable healthcare.

Strategic Leadership & Collaboration: Partner with the Operations Director and the Senior Leadership team to integrate clinical expertise and adopt innovative care models.

Executive Advocacy: Serve as an external clinical expert and change leader to expand patient reach, using empathetic leadership to guide the healthcare division and advance the Health Center’s mission.

Collaborate with medical directors and clinical leaders for other FQHCs to advance the mission of CHC in Oregon.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Education/Training: Current State of Oregon medical licensure (MD, DO, or NP) required. Certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties or related board in the area of licensure required.

Experience/Certification: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid license to practice medicine in the State of Oregon and ability to obtain credentialing approval CPR certification required. DEA certification required.

Other: This position requires a background investigation, which may include being fingerprinted. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills

• At least 5 plus years of experience practicing in a primary care clinical setting, preferably an FQHC or community health center
• Prior experience in a leadership role directly supervising clinical staff
• Project Management experience
• Experience developing programs for Refugees and Immigrant communities
• Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Model environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of general medicine and surgery
• Demonstrated knowledge of methods and techniques of diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and injuries
• Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare analytics and finance including state and federal payor models such as value based care models.
• Ability to effectively screen and gather required information in a professional, culturally competent and customer service oriented manner
• Ability to motivate staff and clients through discussion and persuasion
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to be flexible and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to maintain composure and work objectively with clients who may be hostile or verbally abusive
• Management/Leadership Skill to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and writing
• Skill to gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion
• Ability to speak and write effectively for the public and other audiences
• Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports
• Medical Thorough knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of medicine and their application to public health practice Thorough knowledge of methods and techniques of diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and injuries of public health significance Familiarity with current evidence-based public health and preventive medicine practices Legal Thorough knowledge of and skill to interpret and apply pertinent Federal, State and Local laws, codes, and regulations governing the practice of medicine, providers and acupuncture

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

Salary / Equal Pay Law: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range. In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

Job Profile: 9520 - Medical Director

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