Chief Medical Officer directs the staff and programs of the organization’s clinical programs. Works closely with hospital staff, department directors, and physicians to ensure that the highest standards of quality and service are maintained. Being a Chief Medical Officer oversees the implementation of quality improvement efforts designed to improve clinical performance and maintain compliance with JCAHO, HIPAA, and other accreditation standards. Evaluates developments in medical care and makes recommendations for new practices and procedures. Additionally, Chief Medical Officer advises CEO and medical teams on matters impacting patient care. Requires a MD degree. Typically reports to top management. Requires to be licensed to practice (MD). The Chief Medical Officer manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Chief Medical Officer typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience.
Chief Medical Officer Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Chief Medical Officer to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with and advise our research and clinical quality improvement teams regarding studies and publications;
- Design, lead, and have teams deliver upon Accountable Care Organization (ACO) goals;
- Leads our physician providers in weekly morbidity and mortality meetings;
- Hires, manages and mentors physicians; be a clinical leader;
- Orienting and mentoring all new physicians/mid-level providers;
- Scheduling and conducting clinical staff meetings;
- Ensuring medical staff activities are coordinated with other operating units of the organization;
- Represent Company to US and foreign regulatory agencies;
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested;
- Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with complete confidentiality and security;
- Lead portfolio decisions/investment decisions related to clinical development;
- Work in coordination with the health care providers and case managers to develop treatment plans for customers;
- Develop, coordinate and supervise staff within the health center;
- Ensure the efficient and effective flow of customers through the health center;
- Play a key role in mitigating risk to customers, staff, and visitors.
Requirements:
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Graduation from an accredited medical school (MD or DO degree);
- Board certified in a clinical discipline. Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Pennsylvania;
- Expert, up-to-date medical knowledge, particularly in health care delivery systems;
- Cardiologist with experience at an academic medical institution;
- Must have a thorough knowledge of clinical research concepts, practices, and GCP and ICH guidelines;
- 10 years experience preferred;
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced matrix environment;
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team, in collaborative settings, required;
- Current and valid medical license in the State of California and Medical Board certified;
- Multiple years of management experience leading a clinical group including clinical operations, regulatory, and quality control;
- Previous interaction with the FDA is a plus, but not required;
- Excellent knowledge of the competitive environment for drugs in the oncology marketplace and in research and development pipelines;
- Five years of administrative experience in Health plan management, including management of other physicians and/or clinical staff;
- A collaborative management style.