Chief Medical Officer

Description

Title: Chief Medical Officer 

Base Salary Range: $260,000 -$300,000 - plus benefits

FTE: Full-Time -Exempt

We seek a dynamic and experienced Chief Medical Officer who wants to make a difference in our community. We want to hear from you if you thrive in a fast-paced, caring, and compassionate environment! 

Our Mission: The Mission of South-Central Family Health Center is to improve the quality of life for the diverse Community of inner-city Los Angeles by providing affordable and comprehensive health care and education in a welcoming and multicultural environment. To lead the way in health care in South Los Angeles, as the premier provider and employer of choice offering comprehensive, high quality, affordable, efficient, and culturally responsive services.

General Summary: Responsible for providing leadership to the Clinical Department and continues improvement of the healthcare services provided to our clients.  Supervises all Clinical Department subordinate employees and works under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer. The ideal candidate will have to perform some of the following essential duties.

• Direct responsibility for all clinical provider staff at SCFHC, to include recruitment, orientation, development, clinical supervision, evaluation, and quality oversight.
• Plans and monitors the quality of clinic activities and medical services provided to all clients, in addition to reviewing and approving all protocols in the department within the clinic budget
• Administers, formulates, develops, and executes  all health care plans and programs according to federal, state, and local health agencies
• Assist the appropriate staff to ensure the efficient and effective function of clinical operations in the health center.  Activities under clinical operations will include, but are      not limited to: patient scheduling, staffing patterns of non-physician and physician personnel, space management, technical support (telephone, computers, etc.)
• Serves as the main liaison and administrator for all FTCA activities such as annual deeming application, implement appropriate policies and procedures to reduce of malpractice and risk of lawsuits. 
• Responsible to review, process and manage any service-of-process/summons that SCFHC receives relating to any alleged claim or complaint is promptly sent to the HHS Office of the General Counsel, General Law Division, per the process prescribed by HHS and as further described in the FTCA Health Center Policy Manual. 
• Works with Compliance & Risk Management Director in reviewing malpractice claims, verified professional credentials, references, claims history, fitness, professional review and license status of SCFHC physicians and other licensed or certified health care practitioners.
• Initiates clinics to provide treatment for and information on venereal disease, immunization, tuberculosis, well-child care, and maternal, infant care and other health care concerns while maintaining a referral utilization review committee
• Provides leadership, coaching, mentoring and sets professional clinical standards of performance for medical staff while conducting timely employee performance review evaluations yearly to be compliant with federal, state and local governments 
• Serves as attending physician in all types of public-health clinical activities in the prevention and control of chronic disease, as well as activities concerning maternal health, children's health problems, nutrition, and family planning
• Where indicated, obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients; establishes diagnosis and reviews patient’s records
• Performs clinical services to patients who are present with illness or disease
• Orders  appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures
• Provides or directly oversees services and procedures appropriate in the outpatient setting
• Adheres to established clinical protocols and procedures.
• Maintains adequate and legible patient medical records in the established chart.
• Supervises or participates in patient emergencies as required.
• Fulfills HRSA and health center productivity standards.
• Follows established health center procedures for patient billing and reimbursement.
• Reports any discrepancies, irregularities, and/or violations involving clinical care, administrative procedure, billing issues or other SCFHC protocols to the appropriate personnel.
• Reviews and renders determination on all patient complaints/grievances regarding clinical care
• Maintains professional competence by completing appropriate specialty requirements of CME.
• Overseas Preventive Health Guideline development
• Collaborate with Grant Department to seek and write grants related to the clinic department
• Complies with mandatory meetings, health evaluations, certifications and other credentialing requirements

Qualifications Licensure and Certifications:  

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
• Board certification in a medical specialty – Family /General Practice
• Advanced degree in healthcare administration or a related field (e.g., MBA, MPH), M.D. 
• Current California State Medical License
• Current D.E.A. Certificate
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine or related field 
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
• ACLS or Advanced Life Support 
• Certified by an appropriate American medical specialty board (preventive medicine, family practice, pediatrics, or internal medicine) or Master of Public Health degree from an approved school of public health preferred
• Valid California License

Experience:

• Must have minimum 5 years prior FQHC, managed care, and administrative experience in community clinic
• Must have minimum 2 years prior experience in supervision of medical residents and other clinical staff; and
• Must have minimum 2 years prior experience in clinic administration preferred

Qualifications & Skills: 

• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of modern medicine related to public health services and non-profit health services; structure and functions overbuild health organizations; and current social and economic problems pertaining to public health
• Excellent knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to public health
• Ability to lead, mentor, plan, supervise, and execute a local health program and oversee staff
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Excellent written, oral, and customer service skills
• Ultrasound and/or Sigmoid machine (optional)
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred  
• Extensive clinical experience and leadership in a healthcare setting
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations and compliance
• Experience in strategic planning and implementing organizational policies
• Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  
• Track record of successful project management
• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Active and unrestricted medical license in the state of practice, with board certification in a relevant medical specialty.
• Proven track record of successful leadership and management in a complex healthcare environment.
• Excellent knowledge of healthcare regulations, quality standards, and best practices.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to drive innovation and process improvement.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to make critical decisions under pressure, maintaining composure and sound judgement.
• Experience in healthcare administration, risk management, and performance improvement is highly desirable 

Top benefits or perks: As a team member at South Central Family Health Center, you’ll enjoy competitive wages and generous benefits:

• Benefits: Health Care, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement plan
• Education Reimbursement Career development: Entry-level employees have opportunities to work in management, HR or other areas of the company.

Salary : $260,000 - $300,000