Company Overview The Community Health Center of Cowley County, Inc. is a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare services to the community. We are committed to improving health outcomes through comprehensive, patient-centered care delivered by a team of dedicated professionals.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chief Medical Officer provides medical leadership and administrative oversight of clinical services at the Health Center sites. This role provides direct patient care on a part-time basis while supervising clinical operations and medical provider staff. The Chief Medical Officer is integrally involved in ensuring patient quality of care and leads the agency's Quality Assurance.

SUPERVISOR

Chief Executive Officer.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops, reviews, and implements clinical practice guidelines and protocols. Organizes and facilitates staff development activities such as clinical practice updates and chronic illness collaborative. Reviews clinical practice by developing and participating in medical records audits, peer review, and other practice review activities and assists with clinical data review. Provides medical practice oversight for primary care operations in all community health center facilities to include involvement in individual provider practice and primary care program operations. Provides input and guidance regarding the after-hours call system. Provides medical practice perspective and guidance to primary care partnerships with other organizations and community partners; and participates in partnership contracts and agreements. Ensures quality practices are upheld by practice guidelines and staff development; and clinical practice review. Assures coordination of activities and clinical practice for medical care and clinical services. Participates in & provides medical leadership and perspective in Community Public Health. Facilitates and coordinates medical student I resident training opportunities and Quality Assurance committee; assists Clinical Care Committee of the Board of Directors. Coordinates with Associate Medical Director regarding nurse practitioner and nursing practice issues in clinical operations and services. Provides medical perspective and leadership in critical incident reviews and other medical practice aspects of risk management. Provides medical practice perspective regarding billing procedures and lab services.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Knowledge of the principles and practice of preventive medicine. Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to medicine and

HHS I HRSA

regulations. Knowledge of the structure and operations of community health centers and of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC's) Competency in dealing with people of various cultures and social status. Page 1 of 2 Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, board members, patients and the general public.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

5- 10 years of clinical experience and 3-5 years of administrative or supervisory experience, preferably in an ambulatory, public health or community setting. Graduation from a college or university accredited by the American Medical Association with a Doctor of Medicine degree. Successful completion of an approved program of residency training. Board Certification in one of the following primary care settings: Family Practice, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine or

OB I GYN.

Possess current DEA license. Knowledge of the principles and practice of preventive medicine.

REQUIRED LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

License to practice medicine in Kansas along with current DEA registration.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Must be willing to travel to local, state and national meetings, conferences, seminars and training seminars as needed.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person