CMO

Alliance Medical Center; Healdsburg (CA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused health provider in Healdsburg is seeking a part-time or full-time Chief Medical Officer. This role includes overseeing clinical performance, managing medical policies, and implementing quality improvement programs. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of clinical experience in an outpatient setting and 3 years of supervisory experience. The CMO must possess an active California MD license and will work closely with leadership to enhance patient care and operational efficiencies. The role supports a diverse patient base in Northern Sonoma County.

Qualifications

• 5 years clinical experience in an outpatient setting is required.
• 3 years supervisory experience with a team of 5 clinical members or more is required.
• Obstetrical and/or pediatric experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead AMC's quality improvement program and clinical risk management.
• Consult with medical providers on patient treatment plans.
• Supervise medical providers and oversee health care service delivery.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Quality improvement

Supervisory skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Licensed Independent Practitioners (MD, Board Certified)

Job description

Alliance Medical Center (AMC) is seeking apart-time or full-time Chief Medical Officer (CMO) with an active California MD license. This is an exciting opportunity to work with an organization that is respected and well-loved by the Community we serve!

This role offers flexibility, including remote work with the ability to perform occasional onsite duties at AMC locations (see travel requirements below).

We are proud to recruit directly and encourage interested candidates to apply or reach out personally.

Please note: we are not partnering with third-party recruiters for this search.

The CMO will integrate health care to an ethnically and socially diverse patient base in Northern Sonoma County. The CMO will ensure that standards, protocols, leadership, and direction are all in place so that Alliance Medical Center is providing the highest quality of care possible to its patients and, at the same time, implementing operating efficiencies aimed at enhancing patient flow and increasing the number of patients cared for. This includes assessing and upgrading existing medical care standards; providing management, leadership, and coaching to all medical staff and related staff employed at clinic sites; and working with operations and Leadership team members to implement new processes and systems.

The CMO will report to and work closely with the CEO. The CMO will also work with the Behavioral Health Director to ensure seamless integration of Behavioral Health services in a primary medical care home. The CMO will partner with other leadership team members under the supervision of the CEO and in alignment with the Board of Directors to develop and implement strategies across the organization, including policies and plans to meet AMC’s short- and long-term objectives. The CMO will support the medical department's growth based on the community's demand for services. The CMO must adapt to a continually evolving environment, be operations-savvy, and thrive in an autonomous, high-pressure workplace.

The CMO is responsible for promoting high-quality clinical practice at AMC by fostering a robust quality assurance program and monitoring the clinical policies and procedures used to ensure the quality of patient care with sensitivity to efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The CMO serves as AMC’s public health medical director during emergencies to guide Alliance and its employees on implementing public health guidelines for staff and patients. The CMO maintains good communication with the provider staff and management, helping resolve operational issues impacting patient care services. Represents medical providers at management and board meetings and represents management to the medical providers. Participates in budget and operational planning, providing input into the decision-making process of the clinic as a member of the leadership team. Offers medical care to an assigned panel of patients.

Some responsibilities include:

• Consults with AMC medical providers on patient treatment plans.
• Responsible for planning, managing, and monitoring Alliance Medical Center’s clinical performance
• Responsible for overseeing the medical policies, health care service delivery and quality of patient care
• Responsible for leading AMC’s Quality Improvement (QI) Program, clinical risk management and infection control programs in concert with agency clinical leaders.
• Inspiring and role modeling professional clinical practice and leadership.
• Oversees medical provider peer review process.
• Establishes clinical quality goals and collaborates with clinical team members, QI/QA Director, and Nursing Manager, to achieve them. Modifies practices as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
• Provides a process for proper supervision of new clinician staff. Monitors the performance of new providers in the clinic during the introductory period. Audits clinical records for new staff and reports outcomes to the Credentialing committee within the first three months of employment.
• Coaches providers in effective use of the medical care team model.
• Evaluates, supports, and remediates provider performance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises Medical Providers in collaboration with site Medical Directors, Quality Director and Nurse Manager. Carries out supervisory responsibilities per the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work.

Requirements

Required Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

Per HRSA's definition, as AMC is an FQHC, AMC will accept applicants who are as follows:

· Licensed Independent Practitioner (Physician, Board Certified -NP ) required;

· 5 years clinical experience in an Outpatient setting is required;

· 3 years Supervisory experience with a team of 5 clinical members or more, required.

· Obstetrical and/or Pediatric experience is a plus.

· Bilingual in Spanish, a plus.

• Please note that AMC's CMO is expected to be within a commutable distance of Healdsburg and Windsor in Sonoma County, California, as the position requires an onsite presence.
• This is not a remote position.
• The role may be considered for part-time or full-time employment.