Chief Medical Officer

SEMRHI•Hattiesburg, MS

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Medical Officer is responsible for developing, coordinating and supervising staff within and between departments and overseeing evaluation and management of clinical practices. The responsibilities of the Chief Medical Officer are generally to enforce bylaws governing medical care, assure that quality medical care is provided, serve as a liaison between medical staff and the administration, and assure that each patient has an assigned personal physician. The Chief Medical Officer also ensures that there is adequate staff with precise training and exceptional customer service that provides quality health care to patients of Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved School of Medicine or Osteopathy
Completion of an approved Residency Program in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine or Obstetrics/gynecology
Valid Mississippi Medical License
Unrestricted privileges under the Controlled Substances statutes of the Drug Enforcement Agency
At least 3 years of experience in providing care in a community health or related setting
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association
Must be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen and physical assessment.
Must be willing to do local and out-of-state travel.
Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 10 lbs. routinely.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates ability to coordinate and supervise all medical activities
Understands the goals and objectives of the Corporation as set out in the By-Laws and Policy and Procedures Manuals. The Medical Director abides by the policies, procedures and laws and ensures that the best interests of the organization are kept in mind while providing quality health care
Confers with the Chief Executive Officer and recommends the selection and discharge of medical staff members in accordance with personnel policies
Negotiates physician problems and needs with the Chief Executive Officer
Advises and consults on the competence and quality of clinical support services
Establishes medical policy in conference with all medical care providers
Supervises the preparation of clinical reports required by funding sources to ensure completeness and accuracy
Consults with members of the medical staff on clinical issues, or obtains appropriate consultant services as necessary
Establishes health care standards and protocols for each medical service and program
Establishes linkages with public and private clinical care referral sources
Participates actively in Performance Improvement activities
Ensures confidentiality of patient information and records
Assures the review of all medical charts
Provides on-site medical care services, diagnosing patient problems on the basis of history, physical exam, and the interpretation of laboratory data
Maintains complete, up-to-date and accurate problem orientated medical records
Balances the duties of a physician with that of an administrator.
Ensures that patients receive the highest standard of medical care.
Responsible for the performance of physicians under your supervision.
Ensures that all healthcare regulations and safety standards are met.
Keeps staff updated on new healthcare regulations.
Finding ways to improve clinical services.
Liaising between administration and medical staff.
Reports at least quarterly to the Board of Directors regarding the Center’s clinical activities, and explains, clarifies, or interprets issues which may affect the Center’s medical services
Coordinates the placement of Center patients in appropriate research opportunities, if applicable or as needed
Demonstrates positive personal attributes such as honesty, integrity and professionalism in all aspects of the job
Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural issues and a positive attitude when dealing with patients, colleagues and resource people from outside the center
Monitors productivity and effectiveness of the medical staff, in terms of utilization and patient satisfaction
Evaluates the performance of each medical staff member through the completion of performance evaluation
The CMO must demonstrate an ability to deliver with respect to engaging and aligning medical staff, improving performance metrics, improving quality of care and at the same time curtailing costs by more efficient use of resources.
Understanding organizational structure and function: Above all, the CMO needs a clear understanding of how his or her organization functions currently, and how it may evolve. The CMO should be able to assess where integration is needed to break down clinical or administrative silos, and whether current clinical leadership is adequate to the tasks required. The CMO must be willing to recommend and make necessary changes to improve functioning of the organization.
The CMO must be able to bridge institutional silos to achieve results and align operations with clinical effectiveness. CMO partnerships with the chief nursing officer, a vice president of care management, a chief operating officer, and a chief financial officer to get outcomes results, manage projects, develop programs, or execute plans often will be necessary.
The CMO must have a strong working understanding of metrics and medical analytics
The CMO must have a clear understanding of the importance of accurate clinical documentation within patient medical records.
The CMO, as the liaison between medical staff and the organization as a whole, must be able to spearhead necessary culture changes. This requires significant conceptual and interpersonal and communication skills; the CMO must frequently act as a champion of new patterns of physician behavior and lead physicians through change.
The CMO must be able to use his or her power of influence, not to force, but to leverage physicians’ capacity for change.
Maintains prompt and regular attendance.
Verify timecard at the end of each pay period.
Performs related work, as assigned.
Completes the required IT/Security trainings prior to the deadline