Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

The Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Carrier Clinic is responsible for assuring the delivery of quality clinical services for which he/she has been given oversight. Clinical services rendered should effectively address the needs of healthcare populations served. Has knowledge of and meets the requirements of TJC, CMS, state, and other applicable regulatory and/or accrediting agencies. The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for clinical leadership and advice/counsel to Chief Executive Officer, Board of Trustees, and others as needed on all clinical affairs.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Carrier Clinic at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Participates with leaders from the Board of Trustees, management, medical staff, and clinical areas in the hospital's decision-making structures and processes.
• Participates in administrative meetings, hospital committees, the Executive Committee, and Board of Trustees.
• Participates in the formulation of Hospital goals, objectives, and plans, and the development of new healthcare endeavors.
• When requested, actively participates in the pursuit of linkages and joint ventures to improve and stabilize the hospital's referral base.
• Participates in the planning and evaluation of hospital programs and in the development of new services and the efficacy of services delivered.
• Bi-Annually reviews the qualifications and performance of all members of the Medical Staff in consultation with the Executive Committee of the Medical Staff. Recommends to the Board of Trustees those members of the Medical Staff whose qualifications and performance meet re-appointment standards.
• Makes rounds on all direct reports monthly and reports findings of significance throughout the organization.
• Responsible for recruiting and maintaining the services of Medical Staff and directors of certain ancillary departments. Develops clinical programs and policies for medical and related departments and advises Administration on medical matters.
• Responsible to oversee the quality and effectiveness for the delivery of clinical care in all designated areas throughout the organization.
• Maintains credentials required of full-time medical staff. Encourages and facilitates participation of attending medical staff in medical education activities.
• Assesses, evaluates, and acts to ensure that Performance Improvement, Corporate Compliance, Health Information Management, and Risk Management Standards are met and takes appropriate action to continue development of the Medical Staff's role in Carrier's Performance Improvement Plan. Works in the development and implementation of a program of continuous quality improvement.
• Maintains appropriate standards for all medical services, investigates and studies new developments in medical practice and techniques, reviews and acts upon reported concerns related to the quality and safety of care and services provided.
• As an active member of the medical staff, provides on-call coverage and direct psychiatric services to the inpatient programs including coverage for vacations, illness, crisis, and other situations requiring back-up, as noted by supervisor.
• Provides support to the Employee Health program
• Provides support to the EMS health program
• Assumes the role of Chair of the Performance Improvement Management committee.
• Assumes the role of the Patient Safety Officer, Chairs the Patient Safety Committee, responsible for the review, revision and approval of the patient safety plan annually, and to promote a culture of safety at Carrier Clinic.
• Responsible for fostering effective, open communication across departments to ensure that all needed information is shared. Works collaboratively and cooperatively with clinical staff to ensure continuity and coordination of clinical leadership for designated areas.
• Interacts well with patients, visitors, and Carrier staff, responding promptly to inquiries with tact and sensitivity. Demonstrates a courteous, cooperative, pleasant, and positive attitude, maintaining strict standards of confidentiality.
• Interacts well with public, media, community agencies, and committees. Must also provide public service speaking engagements and representation of Carrier programs and activities.
• As requested, represents Carrier with outside agencies in order to enhance the stature of the organization, serves as hospital liaison in appropriate clinical matters with the local medical community, organized medical societies, and community organizations, and serves as an advocate and intermediary with external regulators and agencies.
• Assumes role of President of the EMH medical staff. Provides physician representation to EMH committees and oversees performance of all clinical contractual services provided to EMH by the Carrier Clinic medical staff employees.
• Appoints committees as required by Bylaws, participates in committee deliberations, and shall be an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees with voting privileges.
• Responsible for effective fiscal management of Carrier's resources in area of oversight by providing input to the clinical staff in the preparation of the annual operating budget and participating in the completion of treatment program budgets and monitors budget compliance monthly with the Executive Committee.
• Oversees the fiscal operation of the Medical Staff, Physical Therapy, Clinical Administration and Medical Affairs.
• Oversees the operations of the Pharmacy and the Department of Health Information Management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. Meets or exceeds expectations of patients and staff members, in person or via the telephone in the course of performing assigned accountabilities. Maintains standards of confidentiality.
• Models the I CARE standards of behavior
• Maintains standards of behavior as established in the Organizational Ethics and Codes of Conduct Policy
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. Meets or exceeds expectations of patients, hospital and staff members, in person or via the telephone in the course of performing assigned accountabilities. 31. Manages the employees in department (449-Clinical Directors; 503-On Call Physicians; 517-Physician Services) and oversees Directors who supervises departments (426-Pharmacy; 457-Health Information Management). Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. 32. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• MD or DO degree Graduate of ACGME approved residency in Psychiatry Minimum 7 years of experience with progressive responsibility.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports, legal documents, journals, and technical procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to work with statistics and probabilities. Applying percentages and ratios to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with situations that have many variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in any form given.
• Ability to use many of the advanced functions of Microsoft Office, including but not limited to: mail merge, spreadsheets with complex formulas, using outlook to manage a calendar, installing software, and creating a database. Ability to learn new complex programs as needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Current New Jersey medical license; Current US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate.
• Current NJ Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) certificate.
• Board certified or Board eligible in American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
• Continued fulfillment of Continuing Medical Education requirements as established by the ABPN; CPR and First Aid; Handle W/ Care.
• To be approved to operate Carrier Clinic motor vehicles an employee must posses a valid driver's license and be eligible to be covered under Carrier Clinic's insurance policy as outlined in the use of Carrier Clinic vehicles policies. May be asked to operate Carrier Clinic motor vehicles.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!