- Counsels and discusses clinically related issues with providers as directed by CHO.
- Recommends areas of potential improvements in patient care to SH Leadership.
- Affect beneficial changes in policies and procedures.
- Assists in the development and delivery of orientation programs, health education and continuing education for clinical staff.
- Designs and implements protocols for quality management.
- Assists in the supervision of medical audits and review of physician's practice patterns to assure adherence to quality standards and utilization criteria.
- Conveys medical staff concerns to SH Leadership, the SH Boards of Directors and Board Committees as appropriate.
- Assists in assuring compliance with peer reviews and accreditation with outside agencies.
- Assist with EHR training and be part of the medical informatics committee.
- Perform direct patient care for minimum of 60% or as directed by the CHO.
- Setup comprehensive multidisciplinary care to complex disease management processes.
- Ensures that all providers comply with applicable local, state, and federalregulations, and all policies, procedures and directives of the organization and contracted third party payers.
- Responds to patient/physician complaints and educates regarding SH's plans and policies as needed.
- Provides medical information as it relates to policy decisions for member appeals procedure.
- Support community and public relations functions in the absence of the CHO.
- Performs other clinical assignments as requested by the Chief Health Officer.
- Doctor of Medicine, licensed in the States of Missouri and Kansas, M.D. or D. O. Board Certification preferred.
- Successful completion of accredited primary care residency program-Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology.
- Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Days Off beginning at 42 days annually, effective the first day of employment
- Eight annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day
Associate Chief Medical Officer - Kansas City, MO, United States - Swope Health
Description
As the Associate Chief Medical Officer, (ACMO) for Swope Health, you will be a critical part of our patient-centered healthcare staff and senior leadership team. In partnership with the Chief Health Officer, the ACMO will function as the clinical leader for Swope Health (SH). He/she will be responsible for recommending changes and enhancements to clinical criteria based on extensive knowledge in health care delivery systems, utilization methods, reimbursement methods and treatment protocols. If you have a passion for making care visible, and providing care to the people who need it the most, this role is for you
Primary Responsibilities:
Successful candidates will have:
Swope Health Services supports its team members with:
About Swope Health Services:
Each year, Swope Health serves over 45,000 patients, encompassing more than 200,000 visits in four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team members are proud of the work we do and the promise we have made – delivering coordinated care that values the needs of the whole person and championing better health in our community.
Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community. As part of our promise to battle health inequities and provide high-quality, comprehensive care, we make care visible. That means we proudly deliver our promise through every action, every day.
Swope Health is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.