Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Chief Medical Officer

Shift: Full-Time

Department: Executive

Classification: NBU 12

Reports to: CEO

L ocation: 4730 N Winthrop| 4009 N Broadway

Heartland Alliance Health's (HAH) mission is to transform healthcare to the most vulnerable - particularly people experiencing homelessness, mental illness or addictions, or struggling with multiple chronic illnesses - improving health for all and the well-being of our community.

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) serves as the senior clinical leader responsible for overseeing the quality and safety of healthcare services. This role is pivotal in shaping and executing strategic initiatives that enhance clinical operations, patient outcomes, and healthcare delivery systems. The CMO supports governance and policy development efforts to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and promotes a culture of continuous improvement in clinical services. By integrating healthcare economics, financing, and payment systems knowledge, The CMO optimizes resource allocation and operational efficiency. Additionally, the CMO champions the adoption and effective use of clinical information systems, including electronic medical records and health information exchanges, to support data-driven decision-making and coordinated care delivery.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) with board certification in a relevant clinical specialty.
• Two or more years’ experience in healthcare leadership roles, preferably within public health or public administration settings.
• Demonstrated expertise in healthcare quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical governance.
• Familiarity with healthcare economics, financing, and payment systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in healthcare administration, public health, or business (e.g., MPH, MHA, MBA).
• Experience with clinical information systems implementation, including electronic medical records and health information exchanges.
• Prior involvement in policy development at regional or national levels.
• Strong background in operational strategy within multi-site healthcare environments.
• Leadership experience in interdisciplinary and multicultural healthcare teams.

Responsibilities:

• Provide executive leadership and direction for clinical services development and operational strategy across all health centers.
• Develop, implement, and monitor healthcare quality and patient safety programs to meet or exceed regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Lead governance and policy formulation related to clinical practices, ensuring alignment with public health objectives and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with finance and administrative teams to integrate healthcare economics and payment systems into operational planning and budgeting.
• Oversee the deployment and utilization of clinical information systems, including electronic medical records and health information exchanges, to enhance clinical workflows and data interoperability.

• Engage with multidisciplinary teams to foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability in patient care.
• Represent the organization in external forums, partnerships, and stakeholder engagements to advance public health initiatives and clinical excellence.

Skills:

The Chief Medical Officer utilizes executive presence and leadership skills daily to inspire and guide clinical teams toward achieving organizational goals. Strategic planning and execution skills are essential for developing long-term initiatives that improve healthcare quality and operational efficiency. Expertise in healthcare quality and patient safety governance ensures that policies and practices meet rigorous standards and foster continuous improvement. Knowledge of healthcare economics, financing, and payment systems enables the CMO to make informed decisions that balance clinical excellence with fiscal responsibility. Proficiency with clinical information systems, including electronic medical records and health information exchanges, supports the integration of technology into clinical workflows, enhancing data accuracy, accessibility, and patient care coordination.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement and Educational Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Physical Demand

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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