Chief Medical Officer

Agency:
Department of Healthcare and Family Services

Class

Title:

MEDICAL ADM IV - 26405

Salary:
Anticipated monthly starting salary - $225,000 annual;
Full salary range: $225,000 - $275,000 annual

Job Type: Salaried

Category:
Full Time

County:
Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

Merit Comp Code:
Excluded
- Subject to Paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (6) of Section 4d of the Personnel Code

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Division of Medical Programs is seeking to hire a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to serve as an advisor and clinical resource for the Illinois Medical Assistance Program. The CMO will report directly to the Medicaid Administrator and build and lead a new clinical vertical within the agency. The CMO will implement quality strategies to drive the delivery of high‑quality healthcare;

oversee, develop, and make recommendations for clinical policy and clinical program development; and represent the Department in external meetings on clinical policy issues important to the Illinois Medicaid Program, including meetings with state and federal officials, providers, Medicaid customer advisory committees, sister agency staff, and state and national associations.

The ideal candidate will have clinical experience serving Medicaid customers, leadership experience within a government agency or large organization providing healthcare services, expertise in public policy or public health, experience developing quality strategies and leading quality management, experience with managed care, and experience building and leading a clinical team.

HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

Employees receive a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.)
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre‑tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
• New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
• Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
• (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)

At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services.

The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained.

HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national…