The Medical Director of Clinical Operations ( MDCO) is a physician who promotes patient safety, seeks to enhance the provision of efficient, effective, evidence based and patient centric care with a focus on reducing clinical variation in care.The MDCO reports directly to the Vice President Clinical Affairs.(VPCA). In addition, the Medical Director of Clinical Operations collaborates with the VPCA and partners actively with the EVP & President of Hospital Operations, SVP of Patient Care Services/CNO, and SVP of Hospital Operations and Support Services. Assists the VPCA in supporting the medical staffs in the performance of delegated medical staff responsibilities including credentialing, peer review, utilization review, case management and HIM integrity.

Qualifications

• Masters - Business Administration or similar post-graduate degree desirable - Preferred
• 10 years - Clinical Practice in a Managed Care Setting (Unsupervised) - Required
• 5 years as an effective physician leader in an administrative role - Required
• Medical Board of California - Current and Unrestricted MD License - Required
• In good standing with the Medical Board of California
• Board Certified in appropriate specialty
• Proven ability in a medical leadership position-initiative, effectiveness, and credibility with other physicians.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical skills essential.
• Computer literate in terms of core transaction systems for claims and authorizations.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Flexible and able to prioritize day-to-day position requirements
• Comfortable with multiple accountabilities and matrix management
• Proven record of strong relationships and working with diverse teams

John Muir Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health care organization. It includes John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek (554-bed acute care facility) , which serves as Contra Costa County's only designated trauma center and John Muir Medical Center, Concord (245-bed acute care facility).Together, they are recognized as top centers for neurosciences, orthopedics, cancer care, cardiovascular care and high-risk obstetrics. Other areas of specialty include general surgery, robotic surgery, weight-loss surgery, rehabilitation and critical care. John Muir Health also offers complete inpatient and outpatient behavioral health programs and services at our Behavioral Health Center (73-bed fully accredited psychiatric hospital) located in Concord. In addition, John Muir Health provides a number of primary care and outpatient services throughout the community and urgent care centers in Brentwood, Concord, San Ramon and Walnut Creek.

John Muir Health is a collaborative, patient-centered health care environment; listening, explaining and working together as a team, to help patients achieve their optimal health. We recognize those who exemplify excellence, and reward them for contributing to our collective success. From individual to department to spontaneous recognition, Employee Suggestion Program rewards, Employee Success Sharing Program, and many more, we find unique ways to thank our employees for the outstanding efforts they make every day. Competitive salary and benefit package available.

All hospitals are accredited by The Joint Commission, a national surveyor of quality patient care. John Muir Health is an equal opportunity employer.