| Chief Medical Officer Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Chief Medical Officer. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Chief Medical Officer along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Chief Medical Officer is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Chief Information Technology Officer, Chief Academic Officer - Healthcare, Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Executive Officer |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Chief Medical Officer |
| Directs the staff and develops policies for the organization's clinical programs. Works closely with hospital staff, department directors, and physicians to ensure that the highest standards of quality and service are maintained. Oversees the implementation of quality improvement efforts designed to improve clinical performance and maintain compliance with HIPAA and other regulations and standards. Evaluates developments and innovations in medical care and makes recommendations for new practices and procedures. Advises CEO and medical teams on matters impacting patient care. Requires a MD. Requires State License to Practice Medicine. Typically reports to top management. Manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business. Has acquired the business acumen and leadership experience to become a top function or division head. |
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| Also referred to as: Top Medical Executive |
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| Similar Jobs: Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Chief Information Technology Officer, Chief Academic Officer - Healthcare, Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Executive Officer |
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| Level of Education: Chief Medical Officer Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Biotechnology, Business Services, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Pharmaceuticals | |
