Chief Medical Officer
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Job Description
Posting Date
05/01/25Application Deadline
06/15/25Pay Range
$220000 $33000 annuallySalary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Correctional HealthAbout the Position
The Correctional Health Services (CHS) Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is responsible for the planning implementation and management of all clinical and medical activities within the Maricopa County Jail CMO you will be responsible for ensuring that all medical needs of the incarcerated population are met and that care is provided in a safe and ethical manner meeting Constitutional will also oversee the development and implementation of policies standard operating procedures and clinical protocols related to inmate/patient medical CHS Director and CMO are responsible for maintaining a care delivery system that is fiscally responsible and meets legal and regulatory requirements. From a clinical standpoint this position ensures that CHS fulfills its mission of providing medically necessary evidencebased integrated health care to patients as they proceed through the judicial system.
About Us
Its time for you to utilize and perfect your talents.
Correctional Health Services is an industryleading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population providing 24/7 medical dental mental health psychiatric care and substance abuse treatment i.e. Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Opioid Treatment Program (OTP). Our departments culture promotes collaboration continuous training and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives break down barriers and advance their expertise.
Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Exceptional worklife balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Lowcost highvalue healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our upcoming onsite center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
Three years of experience practicing medicine in a government environment or correctional facility
Five years of experience supervising medical providers
Doctorate degree from an accredited School of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine
Completion of an approved U.S. Residency or Fellowship Training Program in Correctional Medicine or a related field
Valid unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Arizona
Board Certification
We Also Value
Evidence of increased responsibility in medical and administrative positions in a health care setting culminating in an executivelevel position
Experience with utilization and/or quality management
Correctional Detention or law enforcementrelated experience
Experience handling complex employee issues including addressing Human Resourcesrelated concerns maintaining FMLA/ADA compliance and driving performance outcomes
Job Contributions
Collaborates with the CHS Executive Leadership Team regarding patient care including establishing and implementing policies and procedures for clinical aspects of care monitoring the appropriateness timeliness and responsiveness of care and treatment and reviewing provider recommendations.
Acts as a liaison with the Maricopa County Sheriffs Office (MCSO) Detention Command ensuring communication flows between the two entities regarding medical services
Partners with the CHS Director for briefings with the Board of Supervisors and County Leadership.
Oversees the daytoday management of clinical providers including setting schedules setting goals measuring performance time management and professional development
Works collaboratively with Human Resources in physician physician assistant and nurse practitioner supervision performance review succession planning recruitment and retention
Reviews higherlevel Utilization Management cases when clinically indicated
Performs legal reviews and authorizes compassionate release letters as the responsible physician for CHS
Reviews and approves EHR clinical updates and requests
When necessary supports patient care during clinic hours including prescribing medications in compliance with CHS Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Chairs and facilitates the Clinical Practice Committee by documenting and updating clinical practice guidelines medication formularies programs to ensure quality patient care and adequate controls to monitor quality and responsiveness to care
Evaluates and updates medical programs assesses the health care needs of the patient population and makes recommendations regarding new medical programs or services as appropriate.
Collaborates with the Assistant/Associate Medical Director and Clinical Leadership to identify educational and training needs throughout Correctional Health and assists in training and educating the correctional health and MCSO staff
Participates in conferences and trainings to continue medical education and keeps abreast in the field of correctional health surgical and internal medicine
Leads facilitates and participates in CHS committees to improve the delivery of care such as committees on: Policy and Procedure; Morbidity and Mortality; Clinical Practice; Clinical Leadership; CHSMCSO; Quality Assurance and Multidisciplinary Meeting (Mental Health Unit and Infirmary)
Maintains applicable licensure and skills according to the requirements by State law Department policies and licensure agencies
Serves as the Responsible Physician for the Opioid Treatment Program
Serves as the Authorizing Official for the 340B Program
Collaborates with the Pharmacy Director on Pharmacy operations and medication formulary decisions
Working Conditions
Ability to work inside a jail and stand walk and bend for extended periods of time throughout work shifts
Position requires accurately handling a high volume of work communicating with a culturally diverse patient population and adapting to frequent changes interruptions and unscheduled tasks
Position includes day or night shift work which may include weekends and holidays
Travel or floating to various clinical locations is required within a 5mile radius
Must be able to respond to emergencies take periodic calls out of hours and work alternate shifts as necessary
Must maintain CPR certification and get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions push medical equipment climb stairs and lift patients on a gurney
Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check and maintain MCSO jail access
Has a current DEA certification or the ability to gain it upon hire
Has a current NPI number or the ability to gain it upon hire
CPR certification (can be completed during orientation)
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a preemployment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safetysensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
