Job Description

The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for a Chief Medical Officer to join an excellent team. This is a Full-Time, Permanent, Executive Service position with the Director’s Office.

What you will do!

• The primary purpose of the OHA Chief Medical Officer (CMO) position is to provide strategic clinical leadership and integrated thinking to the agency, building on internal and external relationships, to support a coordinated, high quality health care system that ensures all people and communities can achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnerships, prevention, and access to quality, affordable health care.

The CMO position serves the following core functions as a member of the Director’s Office:

• Agency-wide Clinical Leadership. The CMO oversees and advises on clinical policies, benefits and programs that support OHA’s vision, mission and core values. The CMO convenes, coordinates and directs clinical leads across the agency to guide and align efforts to maximize quality, health outcomes, and health equity.
• Clinical Services and Quality Improvement Direction. The CMO directs and guides high quality clinical services, benefits, and quality improvement efforts through support of various committees, initiatives and other OHA efforts focused on advancing the coordinated care model and high quality, evidence-based clinical services. Direction and advisement is provided to areas such as the OHA Quality Council, Health Evidence Review Commission, Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, Quality Health Oversight Committee, and the Patient Centered Primary Care Homes program.
• Internal and External Communication. The CMO represents OHA in legislative and media communications, presentations regarding priority clinical and policy areas, and coordinates with local, state or national partners, committees and task forces related to healthcare services for Oregonians.
• Health Equity Leadership. The CMO works with OHA health equity subject matters, including but not limited to OHA’s Equity and Inclusion Division, Tribal Affairs Division, and the Community Partner Outreach Program, to advance key opportunities and address barriers to achieving OHA’s goal to eliminate health inequities by 2030. The CMO demonstrates leadership in anti-racism, the pursuit of health equity, trauma-informed and resiliency practices, social determinants of health and equity, universal accessibility and development of diverse and inclusive work environments.
• Address Health System Risks and Emergencies. The CMO establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Oregon health system leaders and providers, professional organizations, and boards. The CMO supports emergency preparedness and response efforts; identifies and responds to risks and emergencies within the health system through coordination and collaborative problem solving; and elevates risks to the OHA Director.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and eleven paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you’re driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

Salary Range: $16,520 – $24,385 / monthly

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the diversity, culture, strengths and values of the people of Oregon. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values. OHA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information or any other protected class under state or federal law.

What we are looking for:

A compassionate leader with five years of management experience related to health care in an clinical setting which included responsibility for each of the following:

1. a) development of program rules and policies,
2. b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans,
3. c) program evaluation,
4. d) budget preparation and
5. e) personnel management

OR

Five years of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for each of the following:

1. a) development of program rules and policies
2. b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans,
3. c) program evaluation
4. d) budget preparation and
5. e) personnel management
6. f) 45-48 quarter hours (30-32 semester hours) of graduate level coursework in management.

• Must possess or be able to obtain an unencumbered license to practice medicine in the State of Oregon
• Management experience in a clinical setting which included development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive treatment program
• Experience in process and system improvement related to active treatment coordination
• Leadership ability and skills in each of the following:
  • Clinical programming and documentation/program development
  • Ability to apply equity-informed data
  • Data collection, monitoring, and reporting
  • Organizational and system change
  • Collaborating and building relationships
  • Collaborative Problem Solving ®, motivational interviewing, problem solving and/or performance improvement systems
• Dedication to effective delivery of trauma-informed, culturally responsive and inclusive treatment, including ongoing personal development on the topic of equity
• Dedication to creating a work environment and organizational culture that values individual and cultural difference; is respectful of and accepting of diversity where talents, ability and experiences are valued and leveraged to maximize the staff experience and organizational performance
• Pursues personal and professional growth through education and training and participation in relevant professional organizations; pursues education and training related to the impact of systemic racism, elimination of health inequities, and development of diverse and inclusive work environments
• Ability to communicate across a variety of forms including strong oral and written trauma-informed and cross-cultural communications skills and experience

Requested Skills:

• Licensure to practice medicine by the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners.
  • May be eligible for board certification differential.

• Desired attributes:
  • Possess an understanding of, and commitment to, public health programs, Medicaid programs, and behavioral health prevention treatments, supports and recovery throughout person’s lifespan.
  • Have a passion for best practice and innovation, especially as it relates to large systems and eliminating barriers related to racism and systemic oppression the continue health inequities.
  • Have a commitment to excellent customer service.
  • Be committed to equitable service delivery that focuses on achieving results for all populations, with a special focus on communities of color and Tribal communities.
  • Familiarity with Oregon’s health transformation efforts.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of Oregon health policy.
  • Experience managing limited, expensive clinical resources.
  • Experience coordinating clinical quality improvement initiatives.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 100,000 and above.

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