Job Description

The CW Williams Community Health Center, Inc.

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POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the CEO, the Chief Medical Officer is responsible for all aspects of the overall administration of the Clinical Department in accordance with accepted national standards and established CWWCHC policy.

Management: Conduct annual evaluations of medical provider staff members; ensure orientation of new medical provider staff members to CWWCHC policies and procedures; assist in recruiting of medical providers; develop continuing medical education programs to keep the medical staff current; provide medical oversight to all medical specialty and medical ancillary services provided at CWWCHC; assure that CWWCHC has a sufficient supply of adequately trained medical personnel to provide effective and efficacious medical care; assist in the preparation of grant (private or federal) proposals and reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Serves as the leader of the interdisciplinary health team of the Health Center which includes supervising an interdisciplinary team representing Pediatric Medicine, Adult Medicine, OB/GYN, etc. Additionally, this position will supervise other key staff as assigned including mid-level providers. The Chief Medical Officer also provides mid-level providers with consultation as needed.
2. Provides primary care for clients and ensures that patients have access to inpatient Provider Care in collaboration with other center physicians.
3. Provides input as requested to the performance evaluations of CWWCHC Providers.
4. If provider productivity is below agreed-upon goals, in conjunction with the CEO, the CMO prepares a plan to redress shortfalls in a timely manner.
5. Responsible for initiating, evaluating and reporting on the Health Centers quality initiative program, ensuring clinical measures are in compliance with Healthy People 2020 and HRSA standards and regulations; submit a monthly report to the CEO outlining outcomes achieved.
6. Responsible for conducting face-to-face annual performance evaluations (at a minimum) on all CWWCHC providers, including specialists. This will include review of charts and other necessary data in order to thoroughly review a providers effectiveness at following CWWCHC standards.
7. Provide a thorough orientation program for new providers to include, but not limited to a 90-day written review (minimum) and direct mentorship.
8. Providing clear direction and vision to Providers, meeting with them at least once per month.
9. Submitting an annual report outlining the clinical strategic direction of the Health Center to be used by the board and administrative staff to align the supporting activities of the Health Center to assure the clinical plan can be achieved.
10. Establishing and supervising implementation of health care plan for the Health Center.
11. Assures that health care providers operate as a team.
12. Conducts regular meetings with health care providers, effectively transferring information pertinent to staff from management, state and federal organizations.
13. Participates in the continuing education of the medical staff.
14. Authorizes patient care protocols for use by mid-level provider and support staff.
15. Coordinates with the development and implementation for medical care policies and procedures to ensure compliance with existing standards, practices and funding source regulations.
16. Coordinates clinical implementation of Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Meaningful Use and assures proper usage of the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems and applicable initiatives regarding the Affordable Care Act.
17. Responsible for operating as the clinician lead for all Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) efforts including: working with the transformation manager, practice manager, and CEO to identify areas of improvement; monitor implementation of changes in the clinical department; attend trainings associated with PCMH recognition and maintenance; assist in providing documentation to transformation manager and attending meetings with NCQA representative.

Qualification and Education Requirements

1. Medical physician currently licensed to practice in the State of North Carolina.
2. Graduate of formal accredited medical school and certified to practice by the North Carolina Board of Medical Examiners.
3. Experience in ambulatory care settings.
4. Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills, demonstrating the ability to work with children, adolescents and adults in an effective manner with sensitivity for diverse population groups.
5. Interact and work with targeted groups and ethnically/culturally diverse populations.
6. Maintain confidentiality regarding patient information.
7. Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to work with patients and fellow staff members in an effective manner with sensitivity for diverse population groups.

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