Chief Medical Officer
Overview
We serve the city’s uninsured and underserved. Our patients come from more than 80 countries and speak over 50 languages. Our mission is "to share the love of Christ by serving those in need through health care." Our community health efforts expand our mission beyond the four walls of the clinic, empowering immigrants from all over the world who now call Nashville home. Our education initiatives are changing the face of health care by training medical students across a variety of specialties in the art of culturally-sensitive, whole-person care.
Mission & Passions
Our mission is "to share the love of Christ by serving those in need through health care." We do this through three avenues - the primary care clinic, community health, and student education, with a goal of demonstrating health care transformed by love.
Job Info
Job Title — Chief Medical Officer
Job Description
The Chief Medical Officer leads the clinic team towards excellence in Christ-centered, whole-person health care ministry among Nashville's uninsured, underserved, and culturally marginalized. The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for assuring that quality care is provided in all programming areas of the clinic, including:
- Preventative Care
- Ambulatory Care
- Specialty Care
- Referral Program
- Diagnostics
- Pharmacy
- Spiritual Care
- Social Work
- Behavioral Health Care
- Nashville Neighbors
- Refugee Medical Screening
- Community Health Programs
In addition to clinical oversight, the Chief Medical Officer will spend a good portion of their time externally, interfacing with local healthcare systems and speaking for the clinic at relevant events.
Institutional Advancement (40%)
- Prioritize interfacing on a regular basis with the major healthcare systems in our community, including but not limited to Ascension, HCA Healthcare, and Vanderbilt Health
- Create and implement a strategy to provide the organization with adequate referrals for our patients, including building new relationships with healthcare entities and utilizing board members and volunteers in these efforts
- Advocate for the advancement of health equity at the clinic and in the community at large, including the promotion of the clinic’s programs that advance equity, such as Community Health Workers
- Serve as the primary medical representative for the organization externally, including community and church speaking opportunities and partner organizations
- When needed assist the Chief Development Officer and President/CEO in major donor prospecting and development
Patient Care (25%)
- Work 2-3 clinic shifts per week as a direct primary caregiver in the medical clinics
- Support the Melrose Clinic Director and Director of Education in precepting students as needed
Clinical Staffing and Development (10%)
- Supervise the Melrose Clinic Director and Director of Education, the Director of Mission Integration, and the Director of Nursing
- Oversee the hiring of new staff practitioners
- Ensure the effective supervision of all clinical staff
- Implement staff development opportunities through department structure and trainings
- Oversee and assist with recruitment and retention of clinical volunteers by Director of Mission Integration
- Ensure appropriate staffing of the clinical programs (utilizing volunteer and staff members)
Quality Assurance and Improvement (10%)
- Serve as clinical staff liaison to the Refugee Medical Screening (RMS) program to ensure the quality and viability of the program
- Provide guidance and oversight for creation and implementation of standard of care protocols
- Lead the clinic in setting and achieving quality and utilization metrics to ensure clinical programs address patient needs and demonstrate financial value
- Oversee the delivery of clinic metrics as determined by the Clinical Services Committee and CEO
- Work with COO and Clinical Operations Manager to ensure critical record keeping and reporting for the legal operation for both the medical clinics (including CLIA and the reporting of STI prevalence, detection, and treatment) and the RMS program
Program Development and Implementation (10%)
- Identify and develop resources to expand and improve our ability to care for patients (laboratory services, pharmacy services, specialists, diagnostic testing, vision services, and nutrition services)
- Serve as primary clinical liaison for grant-funded programs, including responsibility for program outcomes, implementation, and evaluation
- Act as a strategic advisor to the President/CEO and Board regarding programmatic concerns
- Work with the Chief Community Health Officer to integrate clinical and community health programs and to provide medical oversight to those programs when needed
Internal Administration and Board Relations (5%)
- Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership team and model leadership at organizational activities
- Serve as staff lead for Clinical Services Committee including working with the committee chair to set the agenda and objectives for the committee
- Attend monthly executive committee meetings of the board and quarterly board meetings
- Act as primary advisor to board committees that require clinical input
JOB Qualifications Education, Skills, & Experience
Education and Experience:
A Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree with board certification in a primary care specialty
Have at least 5 years of experience in a medical practice after completion of residency training
Have supervisory experience or advanced training in clinical administration
Have experience working with and treating patients from different cultures and backgrounds
Qualifications:
Passionate about Christian ministry to the underserved and in full agreement with the clinic’s mission and core values
Willingness to serve persons with limited access to healthcare and who are from different cultures and faith beliefs
Ability to lead a staff dedicated to sharing the love of Christ by serving those in need through health care
Ability to work well in a team setting
Strong understanding of how to develop a holistic medical program
Computer literacy and familiarity with MS Office products as well as electronic medical records preferred
Adherence to OSHA and confidentiality requirements
Able to perform moderate physical activity
Special Conditions of Employment:
May be required to submit to annual TB screenings
Required to provide proof of Hepatitis B vaccination (although it may be declined through a declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer)
Annual CPR Training for current certification
