Chief Medical Officer Job Paraje New Mexico USA,Doctor/Physician

Location: Paraje

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direct supervision of the CEO, and pursuant to Medical Bylaws, with reporting responsibility to the Laguna Healthcare Board, provide and direct patient care services to the Pueblo of Laguna tribal community leading the Patient Centered Medical Home Model. Supervise, guide, train and support clinicians cultivating effective working relationships to provide the best patient care possible. Develop medical staff by‑laws, credentialing/privileging program and other clinical policies and procedures adhering to compliance standards, AAAHC guidelines, quality improvement and best practices.

May examine patients to determine diagnoses and treatment plans are appropriate and that relative data is being recorded for outcome measures. Ensure effective and confidential delivery of quality family healthcare in an environment that is respectful and fosters innovation utilizing available resources to maximize services and improve the overall health of the Tribal community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in strategic planning and organizational development with the executive team and provide clinical expertise and leadership in the design and implementation of projects and innovations across the system.

Direct and oversee all aspects of the clinical functions of the organization including development and implementation of policies and procedures pertaining to clinical staff and services.

Ensure timely access to high‑quality medical services for patients through clinical system improvement, recruitment and retention of providers and oversight of the quality improvement initiatives.

Work collaboratively with executive management to ensure provider productivity and financial objectives are met. Provide leadership, strategy, and vision around practice transformation ensuring that the clinical model addresses patient needs.

Educate medical staff on best practice behaviors and competencies. Approve or deny applications during the credentialing process.

May diagnose, prescribe or provide treatment, and arrange for specialized care or patient referral as required. Incumbent is recognized as an expert in his/her field specialty and is fully responsible for the clinical practice of the medical staff and support staff within the program.

Assign work to employees in an efficient and equitable manner in order to achieve satisfactory quality of patient care.

Assure responsibility for the diagnosis, prevention, therapy, and case management of patients with diabetes or at risk for diabetes.

Responsible for the clinical program including budget, personnel, clinical services, projects, and other services.

Develop, implement and monitor pharmacy services including formulary compliance, prescribing patterns and dispensing of medication.

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Five (5) years of experience which may include residency in a related medical specialty. Clinical practice experience preferably in family practice, internal or emergency medicine. One (1) year of supervisory/management experience.
Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Doctor of Medicine Degree equivalency as accepted by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates.
Current, active, full and unrestricted license as a Medical Doctor/Physician from any U.S. state or the District of Columbia.
Current Federal DEA license.
Active NM Controlled Substance Registration.
Current BLS, ACLS or PALS certification or must obtain within 30 days of employment.

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