Job Description

JOB LOCATION: Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

JOB PURPOSE:

The Chief Medical Officer – Medical Affairs is responsible for providing a liaison between the Medical Staff and Administration. This individual must be able to function as a staff’s advocate to the Administration as well as the Administration’s advocate to the staff. The Chief Medical Officer – Medical Affairs administers the Hospital Division’s Medical Affairs Department and is responsible for the administrative medical matters of the Hospital. This position will also enhance the organization’s ability to effectively utilize resources by monitoring clinical care processes and clinical resource consumption.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• MBA or Masters Degree in Medical Management/Quality is desirable.
• Additional education and coursework in management and business would enhance candidacy

Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes:

• At least ten (10) years of clinical practice with a reputation as an excellent physician.
• Well-developed experience in Medical Administration preferred. Must possess excellent organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Must have demonstrated experience in collaboration and teamwork. Excellent verbal ability to understand medical terminology, for preparing written reports in technical language.
• Managerial and organizational skills.
• Must have extensive utilization management experience necessary to operate in a capitated managed care environment, ideally with experience in facilitating the transition from fee-for-service to capitation.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Physician MD or DO, Board Certification in a clinical discipline is required; current valid Pennsylvania State Medical License