Chief Medical Quality & Safety Officer

American College of Healthcare Executives; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, NM seeks a Chief Medical Officer to lead medical staff quality initiatives and drive safe, high-quality patient care aligned with hospital priorities.

Reporting to the President/CEO, the CMO will supervise medical staff services, ensure credentialing compliance, and partner with SJHP leadership to advance clinical standards, data-driven quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and NM license.
• Knowledgeable in quality systems and CMS programs.
• Experience leading hospital quality and patient safety initiatives.
• Credentialing processes knowledge and awareness.
• Strong leadership and administrative skills across medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Medical Staff Services.
• Collaborates with medical staff leadership to ensure credentialing and bylaw compliance.
• Oversees hospital-based Medical Directors to improve quality and efficiency.
• Acts as dyad Physician partner to SJHP CAO and supports provider groups.
• Drives open communication between Medical Directors and nursing leadership.
• Develops framework for ongoing clinical care practice improvements.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Team leadership

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, NM seeks a Chief Medical Officer to lead medical staff quality initiatives and drive safe, high-quality patient care aligned with hospital priorities.

Reporting to the President/CEO, the CMO will supervise medical staff services, ensure credentialing compliance, and partner with SJHP leadership to advance clinical standards, data-driven quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.