Deputy Chief Medical Officer

HBH New Halsted
3501 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657, USA

Howard Brown Health is a nationally recognized leader in LGBTQ+ health and wellness. Our commitment to inclusive and affirming care has made us a cornerstone of the Chicago community. At Howard Brown, we believe in providing holistic, patient-centered care that empowers individuals and enriches lives.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to health equity and social justice.
• Work in a supportive, inclusive, and culturally competent environment.
• Access to continuous learning opportunities and professional development.
• Contribute to groundbreaking health initiatives and research.
• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance with two PPO plans and an HMO plan.
  • BCBS HMO, PPO, and PPO Select Plans
  • BCBS Dental
  • BCBS Vision
• Paid Time Off:
• 3-weeks paid vacation and 1-week of personal time
• 12 accrued sick days per year
• PTO Exchange allows employees to turn unused PTO into liquid assets
• 401k program with up to 5% employer match after 90 days
• Employer-paid basic life insurance valued at one times the annual salary
• Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefit account
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs; NHSC & PSLF
• Employee Assistance Program with 5 employer-paid counseling sessions
• 50% off at Brown Elephant Resale Shops and discounts at local businesses

Pay:
The posted salary range for this role is $223,944 - $280,216 annually

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) executes clinical operations strategic plans and priorities and drives day-to-day clinical operations, quality improvement (QI), and regulatory compliance across HBH’s multi-site primary care network. The DCMO exercises direct oversight/supervision of Site Medical Directors and lead clinicians across health centers to align care delivery with HBH’s mission and values.

In addition to operational leadership, the DCMO maintains a reduced clinical panel to remain grounded in-patient care and the provider experience. The DCMO acts as the primary delegate and representative for the CMO in their absence. Leverages industry knowledge and best practices to promote the mission and vision of Howard Brown Health as well as supports culture enhancement and management efforts.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

CLINICAL OPERATION MANAGEMENT & INTEGRATION

• Bridges primary medical care with behavioral health, and dental to foster continuous, team-based care.
• In collaboration with the CMO, participates in the financial planning and annual budget creation exercise of medical services as well as consistently monitors and ensures sound fiscal activities and financially sound decisioning.
• Assists CMO and CFO in monitoring site-level clinical productivity, provider RVUs/visit metrics, and revenue cycle workflows to support long-term financial sustainability.
• Represents the medical department in internal cross-functional committees and stand in for the CMO at executive or external meetings as needed.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for day-to-day clinical incidents, escalated patient concerns, and immediate operational barriers reported by site directors.
• Partners with clinical operations and IT/EHR (Electronic Health Record) leadership to refine EHR (Epic) templates, standard operating procedures, and patient scheduling models across all sites to enhance provider efficiency and patient access.
• Partners with operations and finance on clinical staffing models, provider panel sizes, call schedules, and cross-site provider coverage to ensure balanced workloads and…