Chief Medical Officer

Company Overview
Cassopolis Family Clinic (CFC) is an independent, Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to providing comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and healthcare enrollment services. Serving the communities of Cassopolis, Dowagiac, Niles and Southwest Michigan, CFC has been committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered healthcare since 1964. The organization cares for nearly 13,000 patients annually across multiple locations.

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to lead our clinical operations and uphold the highest standards of patient care. The ideal candidate will possess extensive medical management experience, a strong background in healthcare leadership, and a comprehensive understanding of clinical research, hospital systems, and regulatory compliance. As CMO, you will oversee clinical quality initiatives, ensure adherence to healthcare standards, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across all medical services.

Duties

• Provide strategic leadership for clinical programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Establishes, monitors and actively participates in the Health Center’s Quality Management Program, approved by the Board of Directors, which provides mechanisms and oversight to assure the delivery of safe, continuous, high-quality services to patients through an integrated program of quality improvement strategies, studies, monitoring’s, audits and education.
• Lead efforts in quality improvement initiatives by monitoring clinical outcomes and implementing best practices in patient care.
• Supervise medical staff including physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals; promote professional development and ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
• Manage utilization management processes to optimize resource use while maintaining high-quality patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with administrative teams on budgeting, resource allocation, and operational planning to support sustainable growth.
• Ensure accurate documentation within Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and maintain compliance with medical records regulations.
• Stay abreast of advancements in physiology knowledge, anatomy understanding, clinical development, and healthcare management to inform organizational strategies.

Skills

• Extensive experience managing healthcare organizations with a focus on managed care systems.
• Proficiency in EMR (Electronic Medical Records) and EHR (Electronic Health Records) systems for effective clinical documentation.
• Strong background in clinical research methodologies and medical development processes.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to lead complex initiatives across multiple departments.
• In-depth knowledge of hospital operations, medical terminology, and physiology principles.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations governing medical devices and pharmaceuticals; experience with research protocols is desirable.
• Expertise in healthcare management practices including budgeting, resource planning, and compliance standards.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with supervising experience in multidisciplinary teams; excellent communication skills are essential.
• Comprehensive understanding of HIPAA privacy rules and medical records management to ensure confidentiality and security.
• Ability to foster a collaborative environment that promotes innovation while maintaining high standards of patient care. Join us as we advance our mission to deliver exceptional healthcare through visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence!

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with current unrestricted license to practice as a physician in the State of Michigan.
• DEA license.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person