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CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

PHYSICIAN PROGRAM MANAGER III

Recruitment #23-004610-0004

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GRADE

PHY 0008

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Health, Baltimore, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) will report to the Deputy Secretary of Healthcare Financing in the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and partner closely with the Secretary of Health to achieve the goals and vision of the entire department.  The CMO will allocate 70 percent of their time to Medicaid-related issues, and 30 percent to non-Medicaid Department-wide issues.

Job duties for Medicaid-related issues include:

  • Oversee clinical activities and develops and implements clinical guidelines, procedures, standards and controls for the Maryland Medicaid program;
  • Evaluates the implementation of programs and coordinates with public and private agencies providing similar services;
  • Formulates policy and coordinates the activities for various services within the program;
  • Leads direct engagement with Medicaid’s Managed Care Medical Directors;
  • Conducts literature reviews, evaluates evidence-based practices, and looks at clinically-sound coverage policies from other payers;
  • Represents the State at the Office of Administrative Hearings and through other audit review processes;
  • Advises the Deputy Secretary for Health Care Financing on approaches to monitor and improve the quality of care, preventive services, and health promotion activities at the Medicaid-participating managed care organizations. 

Job duties for Non-Medicaid work include:

  • Advise the Secretary of the Department on the optimal distribution of Department- employed physicians across the department, and the roles and functions of each;
  • Assist the Secretary in medical matters involving the Board of Physicians, Board of Nursing, and Board of Pharmacy;
  • Lead the Department’s efforts to develop an integrated approach to treating all of the co-morbid conditions affecting individuals to whom the Department provides or finances health care services. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a Medical Degree from an accredited medical school, a license to practice medicine, Board Certification, and five years of medical practice or public health experience, three of the five years of experience must have been at a supervisory or administrative level in a health care organization or system.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Applicants must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Physicians to practice medicine under Maryland State Law.  A copy of the current license must be attached to the application.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.  A resume must accompany your application.
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).  

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.  

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

The Maryland Department of Health offers the following benefits:

  • Meaningful Work 
  • Excellent Health Benefits Package, including Medical, Vision, Prescription and Dental 
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Reduced Child and Health Care) 
  • Generous Leave Benefits (6 Personal Days, 12 Regular Holidays, Annual Leave, 15 Sick Days) 
  • Retirement  
  • Paid Parental Leave 
  • Flexible Work Schedules (where applicable) 
  • Free Mass Transit (Baltimore metro area) 

For a full list of the benefits of working for the State of Maryland please click the link below: 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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