Associate Chief Medical Officer

Associate Chief Medical Officer

US-OR-Hillsboro

Requisition :

Position Category: Faculty/Provider

Job Type: Faculty

Position Type: Regular Part-Time

Posting Department: OHSU Practice Plan

Posting FTE: 0.60

HR Mission: School of Medicine

Drug Testable: No

The Associate Chief Medical Officer is a leader at Hillsboro Medical Center (HMC) and will work in partnership with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to assist in leading the hospital's Medical Directors and Operations. In collaboration with the CMO, works as a dyad with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and the Vice President of Ambulatory (VPA) to provide oversight, management and strategic direction of Specialty Care Clinics, ED, Transfer Center, Graduate Medical Education department, and Informatics and related activities to drive operational performance and strategic initiatives at Hillsboro Medical Center.

Acts as a thought-leader in using functional expertise and techniques to support, coach and enable HMC executives and operational leaders to deliver outstanding performance. Leads the development and implementation of practices, policies and procedures that enable timely, informed, and financially sound decisions while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Serves as a liaison with partner organizations to facilitate operational and strategic alignment.

Develops and maintains a positive work environment that promotes HMC values.

• 1. Functional Leadership
  • Supports the Graduate Medical Education program and medical education partnerships with OHSU, while fostering and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with OHSU department chairs and clinical leaders.
  • Represents HMC in OHSU Health multi-hospital initiatives, referral networks, and systemwide clinical forums, and promotes physician integration, referrals, and program development in alignment with both academic and community goals.
  • Co-leads regulatory compliance and survey readiness activities with hospital leadership, ensuring all clinical services meet or exceed expectations from HFAP, Medicare, Medicaid, and other regulatory agencies.
  • Champions adherence to IOM standards for safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care.
  • Collaborates with CMO to ensure effective execution of business strategies by aligning people strategies with business requirements to drive high performance.
  • Oversees contracted service providers to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled and appropriate service levels are maintained.
  • Builds and maintains effective working relationships. Advises and consults with internal and external stakeholders. Represents HMC leadership and serves as a liaison across disciplines. Participates as an active member of various committees; leads work groups, projects and committees as needed.
  • Maintains professional skills, subject matter expertise, and awareness of regulatory changes, compliance issues, innovations and developments, through research and training/continuing education opportunities. Stays abreast of trends and best practices. Ensures programs and records are maintained in good order, as required for efficient and effective operations.
• 2. People Management
  • Engages and collaborates with nurses, physicians and other clinical staff to ensure alignment with HMC goals and enhance clinical performance.
  • Manages employees from selection and hiring/onboarding through offboarding/separation. Establishes clear expectations and fosters an environment that supports good communication.
  • Coaches, mentors, and supports staff at all levels of the organization.
  • Takes steps to ensure continuity of operations. Proactively engages in workforce capacity planning, leadership development, management skill-building, and succession planning.
  • Actively monitors and manages employee satisfaction, engagement and turnover.
  • Responds to and mediates employee concerns and/or union grievances. Addresses difficult situations in a timely and effective manner.
• 3. Outcomes & Financial Management
  • Uses effective methods and metrics to measure and monitor performance.
  • Takes initiative to address challenges. Leads and/or engages in performance improvement and quality initiatives.
  • Communicates departmental status updates transparently and consistently.
• 4. Strategy & Planning Leadership
  • Develops and leads implementation organization-wide strategies and work plans.
  • Guides and supports subordinate staff in the development of department/function-specific initiatives, goals and objectives. Coaches and develops directors and managers as they implement work plans. Ensures that systems are in place to document progress and results.
  • Inspires commitment and leads others to implement and execute plans.
• 5. Performs other related duties and special projects, as assigned.

• Supports and represents Hillsboro Medical Center's mission, vision, and values.
  • 1. Compassion
    • Takes a genuine interest in people and their well-being and growth
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