Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Job Description
About Us

We're more than just quality treatment for substance use disorders. We're a total health community. At SSTAR, our mission is healing the community, one person at a time. We will provide a personal level of healthcare and addiction treatment that addresses the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of everyone we touch. SSTAR is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) which affords our employees eligibility to apply for one of our three Loan Repayment Programs, including the HRSA LRP.

About The Role

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) collaborates with and assists the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and other directors and members of senior management in executing the mission and visions of the organization. The CMO is the clinical leader responsible for medically directing patient care teams of licensed independent practitioners, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals.

In collaboration with the CEO, the CMO oversees and directs all medical teams in utilization management, population health and wellness, clinician engagement, safety and quality, and patient engagement. As the advocate of the medical teams, the CMO through clinical leadership and direct patient care, provides a medical perspective to the decision process in implementing patient centered, cost effective primary care, improving health care access and health outcomes. The CMO supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization and will adhere to compliance protocols as well as policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 403B
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance through Massachusetts PFML
• Employee discounts, cell phone, eyewear etc.
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities to earn CEU's
• Voluntary Benefits including but not limited to, Disability, Life, Critical Illness, Accident and Disability Insurances
• Paid Long Term Disability

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serves as the clinical spokesperson for the organization expressing the collective vision and principles endorsed by leadership and the board of directors.
• In collaboration with the CEO, COO, and CIO, provides leadership and advocacy regarding the development and utilization of stable, reliable and customer-oriented HER and IT systems that meet the needs of the organization.
• Under the direction of the CEO and in collaboration with the COO, works as a partner to ensure continuing development as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
• Attends seminars, training sessions and in-services, to keep current with trends and practices in health care administration, as needed.
• Travels to sites as necessary. Must be willing to work evening hours and weekends if necessary.
• Performs other job-related duties, as may be assigned by the CEO.
• Consults with patients to obtain history, performing physical examination, ordering lab and other tests, prescribing medications and treatments.
• Provides continuity in managed care for patients with pre-existing long-term problems.
• Makes referrals for secondary and tertiary care.
• Performs medical procedures, according to privileges issued.
• Provides health maintenance visits, evaluating for immunizations, and providing anticipatory guidance and referrals; performing contract and special physical examinations as required by privileges issued.
• Documents all patient contact accurately and legibly on the medical record.
• In collaboration with the CEO and COO, the CMO ensures that all staff adhere to safety standards and deliver the highest quality of medical care.
• Empowers the clinical and quality teams with the leadership and resources they need to successfully complete initiatives.
• Communicates the clinical vision so the clinicians and staff understand how they are connected with the vision and values of the organization.
• Solicits and reinforces constructive and professional relationships with organizations, companies, municipalities, etc. with which the organization partners and/or sub-contracts with, for the provision of quality health care services.
• Provides the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure that the organization has the proper clinical controls, administrative and reporting procedures in place to effectively develop and manage goals and objectives.
• Performs all duties as assigned by privileges issued and as an active member of the medical team.

Experience and Skills
Education & Experience

• Current licensure as an MD/DO to practice in the State of MA by the State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Current DEA, State Controlled Substance certification.
• Three (3) or more years of supervisory skills.
• Preference will be given to work experience in a public health or community clinic setting, previous works as a Medical Director, completion of an accredited primary care residency program, or Board Certification in Family Medicine.
• Valid MA Driver's License.
• Must be able to meet and maintain current credentialing and privileging requirements.
• Experience with electronic medical records a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Results-proven track record of exceeding goals.
• High level of business acumen and understanding of budgets, financial statements and reports, and strategic planning.
• Ability to balance the delivery of programs against the realities of a budget.