Chief Medical Officer

About the role

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Description of Work This is professional level administrative medical work with significant or primary responsibility for the planning, direction and supervision of medical services staff and clinical care at a state institution or for a statewide medical based program. In some facilities these positions may serve as Chief Medical Officer or Director of Medical Services supervising a combination of primary care physicians and psychiatrists as well as other medical services (such as pharmacy, psychology, nursing, labs, and allied health). In medical based facilities these positions may serve in a Deputy Medical Director role over primary care medical delivery or psychiatry services or some other combination of physician management and other clinical related services management. Position may carry a small caseload, but typically are full time administrators. Position is responsible for the regulatory compliance and professional best practices efforts at the institution or program and for communicating standards with other executive management. This class is distinguished from the Physician Manager class by the complexity of program services as well as broader administrative and clinical responsibilities. Having thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of general, preventive, and applicable specialty medicine and of the techniques involved. Thorough knowledge of developments in the field of medicine. Considerable knowledge of state, organizational, and medical rules and regulations. Thorough knowledge of biological, social and psychological development process of patients served. General knowledge of planning, budgeting and policy making processes. Skill in leadership, teaching and management techniques. Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams in developing and managing patient quality care practices. Ability to represent the needs of clinical care services to decision makers who provide resources. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences "This position is exempt from the provisions of the North Carolina Human Resources Act. Employees in this classification are not subject to the recruitment, selection, and priority consideration requirements of Chapter 126 of the North Carolina General Statutes." Recruitment Range: $158,244 - $250,000 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred. Previous and proven work experience at Division of Health Benefits/NC Medicaid. Familiarity with relevant and current NC Medicaid operations. Clinical experience as a practicing physician serving Medicaid beneficiaries. Direct administrative experience with a state Medicaid program or managed care organization. Understanding of how to participate in the legislative process as a lead professional state agency representative. This position is funded in part through federal funds. This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date. About NC Medicaid (Division of Health Benefits) The Division of Health Benefits (DHB) within NCDHHS is committed to advancing innovative solutions that improve health, promote well-being and foster independence for all North Carolinians. DHB manages and oversees North Carolina Medicaid, NC Medicaid Managed Care and other programs that provide access to services and supports for parents, children, seniors, people with intellectual / developmental disabilities, and behavioral health, substance use and traumatic brain injury disorders. With a budget over $21 billion in state and federal funds per fiscal year, DHB ensures that more than 96,000 enrolled providers are reimbursed for delivering covered services to 2.9 million beneficiaries. Realizing the strength of DHB lies in its employees, DHB remains dedicated in its efforts to create and maintain a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace environment. Compensation & Benefits: The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid

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Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division HEALTH BENEFITS Job Classification Title Medical Director I (NS) Position Number 60042578 Grade MH27

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